UK heatwave
Coverage of UK heatwave in the Nexus archive.
- Body of boy, 15, recovered from Manchester reservoir amid UK heatwave
The body of a 15-year-old boy was recovered from a reservoir near Manchester during a heatwave. Police warned about the dangers of swimming in open water after at least seven water-related deaths were reported in June's record-breaking heat.
- Parents booking air-conditioned hotels to keep babies safe in UK heatwave
Families in the UK, including those with newborn babies, are booking air-conditioned hotels to escape the heatwave. Hotels report increased last-minute bookings, and data from Booking.com shows a threefold rise in searches for air-conditioned rooms since 1 June.
- Water-related deaths in UK heatwave hit 15 after girl dies in North Yorkshire
A 13-year-old girl died after being pulled from the River Wharfe in North Yorkshire, and an 11-year-old boy remains missing from the River Don as water-related deaths in the UK heatwave reached 15. The heatwave is ending, and the girl was pronounced dead at the hospital.
- As ant infestations surge during record UK heatwave, pest control experts reveal the cheap kitchen ingredients that work like a charm - from 35p vinegar to £1 cinnamon
Ant infestations in the UK are rising due to a record heatwave, with pest control experts recommending affordable kitchen ingredients like vinegar and cinnamon as effective solutions. The article highlights cost-effective methods, such as 35p vinegar and £1 cinnamon, to combat the surge in ants.
- Scientists blame climate change for the UK heatwave - and say 35°C in spring is 'absolutely astonishing'
Scientists attribute the UK's recent heatwave to climate change, highlighting that a 35°C temperature in spring is exceptionally unusual. The analysis underscores the growing impact of global warming on extreme weather events.
- Vets reveal how to keep your PETS cool during the UK heatwave - and why you should never give them solid ice cubes
Veterinarians in the UK advise pet owners on cooling their animals during a heatwave and caution against giving pets solid ice cubes. The article highlights specific measures to prevent heat-related health issues in pets.