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Sun, 17 Jul 2022 07:49:06 GMT
Hot weather: Amber heat warning in place as country braces for record temperatures
An amber extreme heat warning begins in England ahead of Monday and Tuesday's red alert.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 18:12:10 GMT
Conservative Party leadership: I'd tackle inflation before cutting tax, says Sunak
Tax policy has become a major dividing line between the candidates to become new prime minister.

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 06:09:01 GMT
School defibrillators: State schools to receive life-saving devices by 2023
The government will provide funds so all schools can have at least one kit after parents' campaign.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 21:12:51 GMT
Camilla: New photo released to mark Duchess of Cornwall's 75th birthday
It was taken last month by photographer Chris Jackson at Raymill, the duchess's home in Wiltshire.

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 02:47:07 GMT
British man, 40, found dead in Florence hotel with injured woman
The pair, thought to have been a couple, were found by staff at the Hotel Continentale on Saturday.

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 06:13:42 GMT
Bear photography takes great-grandmother round the world
Since getting divorced in her 60s, Jenny Hibbert has taken her camera to the Arctic and Mongolia.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 20:55:43 GMT
Ryan Jones: Ex-Wales captain reveals early onset dementia diagnosis
Wales' Grand Slam-winning captain Ryan Jones has revealed he has been diagnosed with early onset dementia.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 16:52:04 GMT
Boy, three, dies after farm tractor crash in Bury
The child dies despite his family flagging down an ambulance while driving to a hospital, police say.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 10:49:45 GMT
Hampshire nature reserve fires prompt warnings
The fire service says 15,000 square metres of heathland have been destroyed in one of two blazes.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 15:17:18 GMT
Broadstairs residents lose water supply as temperatures soar
Southern Water has apologised to customers in Kent after a power issue caused a reservoir to fail.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 18:01:26 GMT
Tom Cruise attends Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT)
The star of the Top Gun films was spotted at the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 17:13:25 GMT
Antarctic trekker aims to set new record this year
Captain Preet Chandi aims to be the first woman to cross Antarctica coast-to-coast solo and unsupported.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 09:24:03 GMT
How hot is it where you are?
Compare the temperature in your area to other locations in the UK and around the world.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 12:12:00 GMT
Heatwaves: All you need to know
Matt Taylor explains exactly what defines a heatwave in the UK.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 13:12:46 GMT
Hot weather: How to sleep in the heat
A simple guide on how to get a good night's sleep in the heat.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 16:33:03 GMT
Is the UK getting hotter, and what causes heatwaves?
The Met Office says heatwaves are now far more likely to occur than they were in the 18th century.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 11:51:56 GMT
UK heatwave: How does sunscreen work?
Do you know your UVA from your UVB?

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 23:08:07 GMT
Why it is so hot - in under 60 seconds
A heatwave is sweeping across Europe and scorching temperatures are expected in the UK next week.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 23:15:05 GMT
UK heatwave: The unusual things happening because of the heat
The Met Office has issued a red weather alert for extreme heat while temperatures could reach new highs.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 15:23:03 GMT
Watch out for heat exhaustion and heatstroke
Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 23:13:55 GMT
Heatwave: When is it too hot to work?
With much of the UK facing a heatwave, when is it too hot to work?

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 15:33:36 GMT
Ice in hats, ventilated suits - keeping cool at work
The hot weather inspires workers to use innovative measures to keep cool.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 23:06:33 GMT
Wildfires rage across Europe
A look at some of the fires spreading across Europe - and the rest of the globe.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 08:55:17 GMT
Tory leadership race: Stakes high as debate exposes rifts
The TV debate between rivals for the Tory leadership is showing up divisions, the BBC's Nick Eardley explains.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 23:12:50 GMT
‘I thought being black meant I couldn’t get skin cancer’
One woman warns others to learn from her mistakes and use sunscreen.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 17:24:02 GMT
How do the rich and famous protect their homes?
As a man is jailed for a burglary at ex-footballer Ashley Cole's home - how are celebrities protecting their property?

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 10:57:57 GMT
Train strikes: When are they and what are the disputes about?
Train drivers and rail workers will go on strike in July and August.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 08:39:04 GMT
Chris Mason: TV debates can catapult or crush reputations
Scrutiny of the Tory leadership rivals is about to crank up and the next vote seems a long way off.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 00:25:34 GMT
Tory leadership race: Where do candidates stand on net zero goal?
Not all the candidates want to push ahead with policies designed to de-carbonise the economy by 2050.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 07:20:00 GMT
Periods: Company offers staff time off and flexible working
When Megan Thompson feels unwell, her employer gives her flexibility to take time out or time off.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 10:03:04 GMT
RMT's Mick Lynch says UK needs a rebalance of wealth
The RMT union's general secretary, Mick Lynch, speaks ahead of further rail strikes this summer.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 03:47:52 GMT
Big Butterfly Count: People asked to join in to help address extinction
Conservationists says two-fifths of British species are under threat.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 00:22:08 GMT
The unintended side effects of a Grammy nomination
A new study suggests that artists who are nominated for an award but don't win often stop taking risks.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 08:44:29 GMT
Ryan Reynolds' message of support for Newcastle heart surgery teen
Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds was contacted by the dad of a 13-year-old undergoing open-heart surgery.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 05:20:56 GMT
Inside the London comedy club where heckling is banned
The Poodle Club in Sydenham is turning the tables on the male-dominated world of stand-up comedy.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 05:38:44 GMT
Ceredigion: Why are so many young people leaving?
The latest census showed that young people are leaving rural counties like Ceredigion.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 23:08:16 GMT
Cost of living: The people who can't stop spending
One in four are financially stretched but reluctant to curb spending, according to research.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 05:07:48 GMT
Runrig put their stamp on new Inverness musical
The Stamping Ground's story is set to the music of the veteran Scottish rock band.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 00:31:52 GMT
Disability and the heatwave: Cooling solutions and disability as weather alert goes red
As the temperature rises what are the challenges faced by disabled people?

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 23:01:47 GMT
TikTok Trucker Tim inspiring new lorry drivers
A lorry driver says his TikTok videos have prompted lots of viewers to start training to do the job.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 16:32:56 GMT
UK heatwave: Health secretary sets out steps for public to cope with heatwave
The health secretary says people should also keep an eye out for vulnerable people and neighbours.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 22:53:07 GMT
The next PM: The first debate in 90 seconds
The five candidates hoping to be the next Tory leader faced off in front of a studio audience.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 23:15:54 GMT
'Stress can't fly, that's just how it is'
A paramotoring pilot says he wants to help more ex-soldiers to get into the sport.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 06:40:22 GMT
Give workers a piece of the pie - Unite union
Sharon Graham, the head of the UK's biggest private sector union Unite, speaks to Faisal Islam about pay.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 23:16:45 GMT
Conservative candidates compete with campaign videos
Several candidates for leader have made slick campaign videos to try and get their message across.

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 04:41:21 GMT
The Papers: Sunak vows to 'ditch EU laws' and 'Europe burns'
The Sunday papers feature coverage of the Tory leadership contest and this week's extreme weather.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 17:41:40 GMT
Disabled TfW rail passenger told to sit by train doors
Cameron Wood says he was left feeling travel sick and unsafe during two trips on trains in Wales.

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 08:48:46 GMT
Heatwave: Sun cream cost spark child sunburn fears
A burns nurse warns some are using expired sunscreen as they try to pay for food and bills.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 17:42:34 GMT
Scotland extreme heat warning could be extended - minister
Temperatures are expected to hit 30C in southern Scotland next week, but could reach a wider area.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 13:05:14 GMT
County Antrim: Four people escape injury in separate petrol bomb attacks
A child was among those inside one of the properties targeted in Carrickfergus and Portrush.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 11:28:46 GMT
Rotherham: Woman, 43, dies after West Melton dog attack
The woman was bitten on Friday night in West Melton and died at the scene, police say.



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