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Reform UK's Gaelic attack is frightening, but so are their excuses

Intentional or not, Gaelic and Scots speakers will not forget Reform UK's attack on Scotland's languages ...

The National (Scotland)

Heat deaths are a public health crisis rooted in housing inequality

The heatwaves of late May and June killed an estimated 2,700 people in England and Wales, according to a recent analysis – around 550 in May, when west London hit 35.1°C, and 2,200 in June, as East Anglia reached 37°C.

The Conversation

Plaid Cymru’s independence dilemma – from protest to power

Plaid Cymru’s victory in the Senedd (Welsh parliament) election on May 7 was historic.

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Keir Starmer urges Scots to back England against Argentina in World Cup semi-final

KEIR Starmer has said he would “very much encourage” Scotland and Wales fans to get behind and support England in their World Cup semi-final…

The National (Scotland)

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

Brickbat: Making Myself Useful

A jury in Wales convicted Detective Inspector Emma Gardner of the North Wales Police of unauthorized access to computer material,… The post Brickbat: Making Myself Useful appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason

Britain's famous 1976 heatwave record has finally been broken, but scientists say the real danger is only beginning

For decades, the summer of 1976 has occupied a special place in British weather history. It has been the season people return to whenever prolonged heat or dry conditions become part of the conversation. This year, however, the comparison has shifted. Reportedly, the figures recorded at the University of Reading…

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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.

Evening Standard

Heatwaves: how to close the UK’s cooling divide

Adapting to intense heat is not a choice but a necessity. Thousands of people – up to 440 per day – lost their lives prematurely during the record-breaking May and June heatwaves in England and Wales.

The Conversation

UK Wildfire: Wales wildfire triggers evacuations as Manchester blaze rages; Southern England placed under ‘exceptional’ wildfire risk amid scorching heat

UK Wildfire Update: Britain is on high alert as wildfires burn across Wales and the Peak District. Southern England faces an exceptional wildfire risk, the highest level on its Fire Severity Index. London also experienced extreme wildfire risk, disrupting transport and closing rail lines. Major incidents unfolded in North Wales,…

The Economic Times

UK in ‘firewave’ as extreme heat provides ideal conditions for wildfires, experts warn

National Fire Chiefs Council say emergency services dealing with 19 wildfires across Britain, many near urban areas

The Guardian - UK

Springboks name uncapped quartet in team to face Wales

Pieter-Steph du Toit again skippers the South Africa side to take on Wales in Durban

The Independent UK

Arthur Fery invites Prince George and Princess Charlotte to play tennis with him

Arthur Fery has invited the Prince and Princess of Wales' children to play tennis with him after meeting the couple and their oldest kids, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, at Wimbledon.

BANG Premier

More than 2700 excess heat deaths recorded in England and Wales in just two months

More than 2700 people died from heat-related causes during May and June’s record hot spells in England and Wales, experts have estimated

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Europe heatwave kills more than 10000 people in a week, data shows

A European heatwave in late June caused over ten thousand excess deaths. Most of these fatalities occurred among individuals aged sixty-five and older. Extreme heat is strongly linked to this unusual spike in mortality. France and Belgium recorded very high excess mortality during this period. Separate studies also estimate thousands…

International Business Times UK

Conwy Wildfire Blankets Town in Smoke as Residents Warned Over Breathing Problems

A large wildfire on Conwy Mountain in North Wales has led to evacuations, with emergency services battling the blaze amidst high wildfire risks due to hot, dry weather conditions.

The Guardian - UK

May and June heatwaves killed about 2,700 people in England and Wales, data suggests

Extreme heat led to 440 deaths a day during June peak, say scientists, with climate crisis ramping up temperatures

The Economic Times

More than 2,700 died as result of heatwaves in England, researchers say

Over 2,700 people died in England and Wales due to recent heatwaves. Experts used weather data and climate models for this mortality estimate. Two unprecedented heatwaves occurred in May and June, setting new temperature records. Climate change is making these extreme heat events more frequent and intense. The UK faces…

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Home Office to spend £250m on protecting Jewish communities in England and Wales

Three-year plan will deliver an extra 500 officers to patrol Jewish neighbourhoods after series of antisemitic incidents

Evening Standard

Deadly climate impact: 2,700 heat-linked deaths in recent heatwaves, experts say

Researchers estimate hundreds more people died in May and June’s record hot spells than would have done without climate change.

BANG Premier

Sir Andy Murray: Tennis stars love royal support at Wimbledon

Tennis legend Sir Andy Murray says the support of royal family members such as Catherine, Princess of Wales "means a lot" to players competing at Wimbledon.

The Guardian - UK

Scrapping early release for sex offenders could leave no capacity in jails, says David Lammy

Exclusive: Deputy PM says opponents have ‘no solutions’ to possible collapse of justice system in England and Wales

The Guardian - UK

‘We plant belonging’: how nature charities and asylum seekers work together in UK countryside

Environmental and refugee groups have joined forces to benefit lives and wildlife in Wales and elsewhere

The National (Scotland)

Celtic Alliance parties demand Andy Burnham bins Labour's 'muscular Unionism'

DURING his last spell in Government, Andy Burnham spoke on a number of occasions about the need to work in partnership with the devolved governments

The Independent UK

Met Office warns Brits scorching heatwave conditions to last through next week

This year has already marked a significant milestone, becoming the first on record where temperatures of 35C have been reached on six separate days

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