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Areas in UK hit by water shortages and grass fires as temperatures start to rise

The Met Office has issued an amber warning for extreme heat for parts of England and Wales from Thursday to Sunday.

The Independent UK

Half of people with possible signs of cancer wait six months to contact a GP

Survey by Cancer Research UK shows poorer people less likely to see their family GP, reducing survival chances

The Guardian - UK

Half of UK adults ‘don’t contact GP within six months of finding cancer symptom’

Not telling a doctor about unusual health changes or possible cancer symptoms reduces the chances of an early cancer diagnosis.

The Independent UK

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Quarter of UK motorists driving abroad go five hours without break – survey

Drivers are risking the safety of themselves, their passengers and other road users, the RAC warned.

The Independent UK

National Trust: Hot, dry conditions hitting wildlife, landscapes and gardens

The charity has called for action to curb emissions and adapt to climate change as latest heatwave grips.

The Independent UK

Households already owe energy suppliers £1.3bn ahead of October bill hikes

Eight million households have no credit balances, meaning they have no cushion against the winter misery

Birmingham Post

Swapping salt for substitutes reduces risk of stroke and heart conditions – study

High blood pressure contributes to around half of all heart attacks and strokes in the UK

The Guardian - UK

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Our Place in Space sculpture trail facing opposition from residents in Holywood

Neigbours to the Ulster Transport Museum air concerns about safety, privacy and parking

Belfast Live

The Welsh parks named among some of the UK's favourites

Wales has so many gorgeous green open spaces

Wales Online

How to become a spy in the UK and – what skills are needed to become one?

Ever considered becoming a spy? It's easy to apply, but the recruitment process is very strict. Here is everything you need to know if you want to become an intelligence officer or agent

Daily Mirror

Drag queen children's storytelling tour hit by protests 'shut down' by council leaving organisers 'disappointed'

Organisers of Drag Queen Story Hour say they are “disappointed” that the council indefinitely postponed the event “without any discussion or conversation”

Manchester Evening News

Lanarkshire MP demands recall of parliament to address cost of living crisis

The call from Airdrie and Shotts MP Anum Qaisar comes as the UK is predicted to enter a recession by the end of the year

Daily Record

Bristol submits bid for UK Eurovision Song Contest 2023 as shortlist due to be announced

The contenders will be announced later this week

Bristol Post

Mum in 'agony' after Turkey dentist shaves her teeth down to pegs 'without her knowledge'

Zeba Ali decided to consult a dentist based in Istanbul whom she claims sold her a dream holiday alongside five-star dental treatment - but now she's warning others to do their research

Daily Mirror

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Café customers stunned as 'dust devil' tornado spins through car park amid UK heatwave

Customers at Copythorne Community Caf in Cadnam, near Southampton, Hants, were flabbergasted when they saw a 'mini tornado' whirling outside the building for almost a minute

The Guardian - UK

UK’s energy crisis response could include winter power cuts

Cold weather and gas shortages could force rationing of electricity to some firms or even households

The National (Scotland)

Twitter down for thousands of users amid UK outage - what we know so far

According to Down Detector, reports of issues started at around 7pm on Tuesday evening.

Daily Mirror

UK troop budget cut as British Army numbers slashed despite mounting threats

Funds available for service personnel have dropped as the size of the Army dwindles - even though MPs have called for a rethink after Russia's invasion of Ukraine

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Daily Mirror

UK could face four days of blackouts this winter under emergency energy plan

Experts have warned European nations will have to ration its energy amid the risk of Vladimir Putin cutting off gas supplies in the coming months.

Daily Mirror

Exact date UK heatwave will end with dramatic downpour of heavy rain after '36C highs'

Good news is on the way for those who hate the intense heat with many expected to see thunderstorms and heavy showers on Monday as temperatures are predicted to hit as high as 36C

The Independent UK

National helpline launched for east and southeast Asian victims of racism in UK

Support service set up in response to rise in reported hate crimes since pandemic

The Conversation

Britain's notoriously wet and cold climate is changing – you won't like what replaces it

The UK had the driest start to a year since the 1970s in 2022, with large parts of southern England receiving less than 50% of their normal winter rainfall. On top of that, southern England recently received just 17% of its average rainfall for July, in what was the country’s…

The Conversation

Big Brother is coming back – the reality TV landscape today will demand a more caring show

ITV2 has announced the return of Big Brother to the UK with a promo trailer during this year’s Love Island final. Big Brother’s successful format of putting a group of housemates together in a controlled environment as an “experiment” to observe their behaviour has proved entertainment gold with international iterations,…

The Conversation

Furlough had a protective effect on mental health – but it wasn't as good as working

In March 2020, a few days before lockdown was introduced, the UK government launched the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, widely referred to as “furlough”. This scheme provided employees who were unable to work due to the pandemic with 80% of their pay (capped at £2,500 per month).

The Conversation

How your brain will help you save during the cost of living crisis

The cost-of-living crisis continues. The UK rate of inflation is up yet again, and expected to rise further. And as energy, transport, fuel and groceries all get more expensive, there are fears that over 4 million British households are experiencing financial difficulties.

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