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By James Gregory Published 21 hours ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Related Topics UK heatwaves In the middle of nowhere, two-metre high flames above your head, a fire moving faster than anyone can run. The challenges firefighters in the UK face when confronted with large-scale wildfires are enormous. Conditions are so brutal that the fires can take days to bring under control - an exhausting ordeal for even the most fit firefighter. This July was the driest on record since 1935 in the UK, while this week's heatwave has led the Met Office to issue its most severe fire warning. Richard Hawley, firefighter and wildfire officer at West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, said the challenge facing crews across the country is "unprecedented". "Wildfires are unlike any other fire we deal with", he said. "We have already surpassed the previous … [Read more...] about UK wildfires: Firefighters on tackling flames moving faster than you can run

More extreme heat and drought conditions, and the potential for wildfires, are expected in the southern half of the UK this weekend - while the northern half is set to be struck by thunderstorms and floods. The Met Office has issued an amber heat warning covering most of England and Wales, where temperatures of up to 34C (93.2F) are predicted for Saturday and Sunday. On Friday, Wiggonholt, in the Horsham District of West Sussex, peaked at 34.5C (94.1F). With an amber alert, heat-related illnesses including sunburn and heat exhaustion are "likely" among the general population, and delays to public transport are "possible". Meanwhile, a lower-level yellow warning for thunderstorms is in place from noon on Sunday until 6am on Monday for most of Scotland and Northern Ireland. Advertisement This means there is a "small chance" of flooding in these nations and the potential for power cuts. The highest predicted daytime temperature of 34C is forecast in … [Read more...] about UK’s extreme weather: Heat and fires in the south, storms and floods in the north this weekend

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Poor celebs. It can’t be easy being in the firing line all the time. Gone are the days when A-listers could say offensive things, appropriate different cultures and do as they please without fear of being “cancelled”. Hell, they can’t even bask in their immense wealth and take their bejewelled, monogrammed PJs (private jets) to go get their groceries anymore! No, they now have to slum it with the rest of us and fly – *shudder* – commercial . Seemingly learning from the backlash Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott , Drake and Taylor Swift have faced in recent weeks over their carbon footprints , the Internet’s Boyfriend, Tom Holland , decided to do his bit for the planet when travelling almost 5,000 miles on a regular flight from New York to Budapest to see his girlfriend Zendaya , who is currently shooting the latest … [Read more...] about Are we really congratulating Tom Holland for flying commercial instead of using a private jet?

Published 22 hours ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Related Topics Climate change The UK's biggest seagrass restoration projects is to take place off the coast of Wales. Five million seagrass seeds are to be planted off the Llŷn Peninsula in Gwynedd and Anglesey, with the aim of creating 10 hectares (25 acres) of seagrass meadow by the end of 2026. The Seagrass Ocean Rescue project is inviting communities to get involved. It said a single hectare of seagrass meadow could harbour up to 80,000 fish and 100 million invertebrates. The Welsh government has recognised protecting and restoring seagrass meadows in Wales as a priority. 'Forever plant' faces uncertain future Seagrass planted to help climate change fight Seagrass 'supports 20% of fisheries' The project is being managed by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in partnership with … [Read more...] about Seagrass: UK’s biggest restoration project planned off Wales

MORTGAGE lenders are blocking new applications from buyers amid a flurry of demand as interest rates rise. At least four mortgage providers have temporarily stopped processing applications. Coventry Building Society, Cambridge Building Society, Saffron Building Society, and Suffolk Building Society have all hit the pause button on new business. The move comes just days after the Bank of England hiked the base rate of interest to 1.75% and mortgage holders were urged to lock in to cheap deals while they were still available. Experts have warned of a mortgage "ticking time-bomb" as millions of homeowners on fixed deals which expire in the next 12 months are sitting on a knife edge, as mortgage rates are already thousands of pounds higher . Ray Boulger, technical director at broker John Charcol, said: "Lenders with the most competitive deals are receiving more applications than they can cope with and so they have two choices: increase their rates to reduce … [Read more...] about Mortgage warning over ‘ticking time-bomb’ as FOUR lenders to stop processing applications

Omaze surprises the winners of the Cornwall House Draw SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Operations manager Uttam Parmar, 58, won the keys to the stunning four-bedroom house after entering the Omaze Million Pound House Draw. it comes mortgage free and he's been given £50,000 cash to help settle in. Related articles Thousands of homeowners to have nearly £900 wiped from bank account ‘Unappealing’ paint colours to ‘avoid’ that risk devaluing homes The father-of-one entered the draw in July, the Mirror reports. He was stunned to hear that he had actually won the home that boasts panoramic views of the Camel Estuary. Uttam currently lives with his wife of 32 years, Raki, 53, in a four-bedroom house … [Read more...] about Stunned dad wins £3m Omaze Cornwall house in prize draw with £25 ticket

A dad has won a stunning £3million Cornwall mansion after entering a draw with a £25 ticket. Uttam Parmar, 58, won the keys to the stunning four-bedroom house after entering the Omaze Million Pound House Draw. The operations manager entered the draw in July and was stunned he won the home that boasts panoramic views of the Camel Estuary. Dad-of-one Uttam currently lives with his wife of 32 years, Raki, 53, in their current four-bedroom house close to Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire. He said he was in hospital when the Omaze team broke the news. Uttam said: "When Omaze called to tell us we’d won a prize, we were actually at the hospital. Uttam Parmar (L) winner of the Cornwall Omaze Million Pound House Draw with wife Raki and son Aaron ( Image: Omaze) “We were so excited that we might have won the grand prize, we called our son Aaron, 26, to see if the winning entry code matched ours. When he triple checked the numbers matched, we must’ve burst his eardrums … [Read more...] about Dad wins £3m Omaze Cornwall house after entering prize draw with just £25

Vicky Ford says 'We cannot have more of exactly the same' SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Liz Truss is one of two remaining contenders in the running to replace Boris Johnson as leader of the Conservative party , and could soon be on her way to No 10 Downing Street if she is chosen over her rival, Rishi Sunak . While a new residency at the famous Westminster address is a possibility for the current Foreign Secretary, Liz Truss will continue to live in her family home until a decision is made on September 5. Here’s a look into the home life and property of the Leeds-born cabinet minister. Related articles Truss to pull rug from under unions and forge new emergency law Meghan & Andrew are … [Read more...] about Where does Liz Truss live? How would be PM has ‘kind of boring life’ outside work

Sajid Javid leaves home after quitting Johnson's Cabinet SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Sajid Javid has resigned from his role as the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care and has also surrendered his chances of becoming the next Conservative party leader. While Mr Javid is no longer part of the cabinet, the Rochdale-born MP will continue his career as a serving MP - but where does he live? Here’s a look inside the home life of the former Health Secretary and his family. Related articles Where does Penny Mordaunt live now? Inside the life of the ‘outsider’ The picturesque village Cilla Black lived in for 45 years Where does Sajid Javid live now? Since being born in Rochdale, … [Read more...] about Sajid Javid home: Inside Javid’s London home and family life

Hosepipe ban comes into force amid hot and dry conditions SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The temporary hosepipe ban starts on August 26, and anyone breaking it faces a fine of up to £1,000. The restrictions mean customers are banned from using a hosepipe to water their gardens, clean their vehicles, fill their swimming pools or clean their homes. But they can still complete those activities with tap water from a bucket or watering can, or using water that is not sourced from taps. Businesses throughout the affected areas are also allowed to use a hosepipe if it is directly related to a commercial purpose. Related articles What happens if a drought is declared? Rules Britons have to follow Kent police … [Read more...] about Yorkshire Water hosepipe ban declared as millions of Brits face new restrictions TODAY