Meridian Heatwave

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Monkeys at Drusillas Zoo Park stay cool with icy treats in the hot weather

Nuts, seeds, veg, herbs, and tea are being frozen into icy treats this week for the monkeys and lemurs.

31 Jul

Health fears raised as temperatures to reach 'sweltering' 31C

The UK Health Security Agency has issued yellow heat health alerts across most of England.

25 Jun

Hot weather is expected to hit the East of England over the next few days.

UK 'dangerously unprepared' to keep people cool as temperatures rise

Researches have warned the UK will be amongst the top countries to see a dramatic increase in uncomfortably hot days.

13 Jul 2023

Hosepipe ban rules: What happens if you get caught watering your plants?

UK heatwave: Schools should be 'flexible' on uniform rules to keep children cool

Are the heatwave rumours true? ITV weather presenter sets the record straight

Southern Co-op to stop selling disposable BBQs to 'protect environment'

'Please don't climb the cliffs' firefighters urge after man stranded himself

Has your school in the South East closed due to the hot weather?

How hot does it have to be for schools to close and what are the uniform rules?

Health warnings issued across the South East as 'dangerous weather' expected

Red weather warning forces cancellation of Covid vaccine appointments

Rail passengers told to only travel if 'absolutely necessary' from Monday

How does the heatwave affect power supplies?

Be vigilant for 'escaping snakes' RSPCA warns as temperatures soar