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When will it rain again in London? Capital faces longest dry spell in eight years

London could go as long as a month without a drop of rain

Evening Standard

UK summer weather: Temperatures to drop to 24C as millions of Brits head on holiday

Millions of Brits expected to be on the roads this weekend as temperatures drop to highs of 24C

The Independent UK

Cooler weather forecast as millions of drivers set to embark on summer getaways

The RAC estimated that 14.1 million motorists will make journeys for holidays or day trips between Friday and Sunday.

Evening Standard

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Temperatures exceed 30C for 13th day running but conditions set to cool

31.0C was recorded at Ross-on-Wye in Herefordshire on Friday.

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Woman charged with aggravated arson over moorland fire in Greater Manchester

Shania Care-Slede, 20, arrested over incident at Dovestone reservoir on Saturday in which fireworks were launched

The Guardian - UK

UK hit by widespread ‘firewave’ as wildfire risk grows, experts warn

Fire services were tackling 19 separate wildfires, officials said in the latest update

The Independent UK

Heatwave fuels 19 wildfires across UK as more health warnings issued

Emergency services are currently dealing with 19 wildfire incidents in England and Wales as the Met Office forecasts highs of 33C.

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Wildfire warning as UK bakes in third heatwave of the summer

The heat is expected to peak on Thursday and Friday

The Independent UK

Fire chiefs warn of wildfire risks as UK bakes in third heatwave of the summer

Health and fire warnings have been issued as temperatures in some areas could reach up to 36C this week.

Evening Standard

Fire chiefs issue warning to parents during ‘dangerous’ heatwave: 'The risks are real'

A rare red heat health alert and weather warning has been issued by officials

Evening Standard

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What is cold water shock? Warnings after 12 die during heatwave

A dozen people have died so far this summer swimming in open water across the UK

The Independent UK

UK firefighters called to one lithium-ion battery fire every five hours

FoI responses collected by insurer show brigades tackled 1,760 battery-linked fires in 2025, up 147% in three years

The Guardian - UK

Worst wildfire year on record after crews respond to nearly 1,000 so far

Meanwhile the number of firefighters is down 25% since 2008, the equivalent of around 11,000 wholetime crew members, the NFCC said.

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Worst wildfire year on record as crews respond to nearly 1,000 after hottest summer

Meanwhile the number of firefighters is down 25% since 2008, the equivalent of around 11,000 wholetime crew members, the NFCC said

The Guardian - UK

2025 on track to beat UK record for wildfires, warn firefighters

Professional body says firefighters ‘pushed to brink’ by climate crisis-fuelled blazes, as wildfire in North Yorkshire continues to burn

Evening Standard

Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales record warmest day of the year in heatwave

It was hot in England as well, with highs of 33.1C, but no records were broken.

The Independent UK

Scotland and Northern Ireland record warmest day in years amid peak of heatwave

Temperatures will soar to highs of 34C in the UK on Saturday.

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Temperatures set to peak on Saturday as country bakes in summer’s third heatwave

Highs of 34C or more are possible in parts of the UK on Saturday as the summer’s third heatwave takes hold.

The Guardian - UK

Fire chiefs warn of barbecue wildfire risk amid amber heat alerts in England

Concerns raised about lighting outdoor fires after more than 500 blazes in the UK this year

The Independent UK

UK could record another warmest day of year as temperatures up to 33C forecast

Temperatures are forecast to reach the low 30s and could potentially hit 33C on Friday, the Met Office said.

Evening Standard

Warning issued as fire crews called to more than 500 wildfires in 2025 so far

As of Thursday, 564 wildfire incidents have been responded to by English and Welsh fire and rescue services so far this year, the NFCC said.

The Guardian - UK

Fire stations in England ‘falling apart’ amid £1bn funding cut, chiefs say

Exclusive: National Fire Chiefs Council warns of pressures, with callouts up 20% in a decade as firefighter numbers fall

Evening Standard

UK set for ‘classic’ spring weather, including frosty nights and warm days

Conditions from Thursday through to Saturday are expected to be broadly similar, with dry weather and sunny spells forecast across the country.

Evening Standard

Fire chiefs call for urgent action on drownings

National Fire Chiefs Council urges legal duty for fire crews to respond to water emergencies after boy, 16, drowned.

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