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Here comes the sun again... UK set to be hotter than Barbados as Britian sizzles in 34C heatwave
Looking for a holiday hotspot for a last-minute getaway? You'd be better off sticking with Blighty. Because as this summer's fourth heatwave arrives on Monday, the UK is set to be warmer than Barbados. On Sunday beaches around the country were packed with families enjoying the glorious British weather. The highest temperatures this week are expected in the South East, Midlands, East Anglia and east Wales, with the mercury likely to be over 30C (86F). The south Midlands could even reach as high as 34C (93F) on Tuesday afternoon. There is also a chance the 35.8C (78.4F) registered in Faversham in Kent on July 1 – the UK's hottest day in three years – may be beaten. And the North could reach 28C (82F) in the likes of Manchester and York. The Met Office requires three consecutive days above 25 to 28C (77F to 82F) for an official heatwave to be recorded. Scotland and Northern Ireland will be cooler but could still see highs of 23 to 25C (73 to 77F) – which is still 4C to 7C above average. But they are likely to see some rain, with a risk of thundery showers moving northwards from the south and west on Monday evening. Yellow heat health alerts have been issued for most of England, except the North East and North West, from Monday noon until Wednesday to mark hot air arriving from the continent. The UK Health Security Agency measure aims to put care providers on alert to protect those most vulnerable in the warmer weather. It comes after a major incident was declared in Dorset, with 100 firefighters sent to tackle a huge blaze that ravaged hundreds of acres of land at the weekend. And in Edinburgh on Sunday, firefighters tackled a large blaze on Arthur's Seat. The fire spread rapidly across the grass-covered hill at around 4pm and police urged people to stay away from the area. Dry conditions contributed to the serious wildfire on Saturday near Wimborne, Dorset. Twenty homes were evacuated after 170 acres of heathland were scorched at Holt Heath. The blaze came within yards of several properties, including a £1mllion detached home. The fire was eventually brought under control. Firefighters doused the thatched roof of businessman Guy Reynolds' home with foam and managed to save it, but his garage and other outbuildings were destroyed. Mr Reynolds, 44, who was on holiday in France, thanked those who helped his in-laws staying at the property to safety. He said: 'It was lucky that the house was protected extremely well by the fire service. My parents-in-law were given six minutes to leave. We have ponies and sheep and people helped evacuate them.'
The Independent
an hour ago
- The Independent
Huge fire sweeps across landmark Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh
Watch as a huge blaze broke out on Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh, Scotland, on 10 August, sending smoke billowing across the city skyline. Emergency services were called just after 4pm on Sunday, with dramatic videos showing flames spreading across the hillside. A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson confirmed: ''Operations control mobilised four fire appliances and specialist resources to the area where firefighters are working to extinguish a fire affecting a large area of gorse.' No casualties have been reported so far.
The Sun
an hour ago
- The Sun
Travellers ride horses through river as hundreds descend on tiny village for Britain's biggest pony & trap drive
TRAVELLERS were spotted riding horses through a river as hundreds descended on a tiny village for Britain's biggest pony and trap drive. Groups were seen in Brockenhurst - one of the New Forest's top beauty spots - as they plunged their horses and carts into a river as families, who were soaking up sunshine on the bank, watched on. 6 6 6 Young guys riding bareback charged in formation up and down the river as part of a tradition to cool their horses after a pony and trap drive through the Forest. It was the dramatic finale of the Tracy Cooper New Forest Drive, the biggest of its kind in the UK, which has been going for over 20 years. Yesterday's cool down came after temperatures hit sizzling point, with some unhappy locals saying the ponies should not be out in such heat. Animal welfare officers were present on the riverbank at the Balmer Lawn in Brockenhurst where scenes resembled the world-famous Appleby Horse Fair. At one stage, one officer shouted at two young riders to 'stop with the whip', adding: 'Stop whipping the horse' when they tried to urge their horse on with one. Riders were also prevented from riding the animals up and down roads with police waving them down and telling them to go back to the river bank. The car park at the popular family bathing spot had been closed off from Saturday evening and all day Sunday with warnings that an event would be taking place there today. But the sudden appearance of hundreds of pony and traps – their numbers three times bigger than the previous day – at the site took some unsuspecting families by surprise. Some goggle-eyed guests from the nearby Balmer Lawn Hotel who had been enjoying a post-Sunday lunch stroll beat a hasty retreat as the horses descended. Despite this, there were excited shouts from children as the riders roared into the river with water being splashed everywhere. Travellers ride horses through river & speed along in carriages at Appleby fair Young girls joined in the ride, with some getting soaked to their skin and even babies were taken for a trot – sitting in front of a parent on the horse. Kids as young as five plummeted off the river bank on ponies into the water – laughing gleefully as they did. After the horses had had a swim, they were put into shade under trees and given food and water. The river cooldown is the finale of the event, which this year took place under the watchful eye of a temporary security tower bristling with CCTV and dozens of police officers. 6 6 6 Last year, the area was scattered with broken glass and metal screws by angry locals who have called for the drive to be banned. As The Sun revealed yesterday, this year the local council has joined forces with Hampshire Police and Forestry England to ensure the event was kept under control. Standing watching the cooldown was Inspector Darren Ord of Hampshire Police who said he was pleased with how the drive had gone, saying: 'We have engaged with the community to ensure that everything is done with safety and security. 'So far it has gone very successfully. It was important to allow the event to go ahead while also ensuring the safety of the local community.' He said it had also been important that the welfare of the horses involved in the drive was looked after, which appeared to be the case. As the horses dried off, the travellers tucked into burgers from a van operated by Tracy Cooper who said she was 'absolutely delighted' with how her event had gone this year. She said: 'Mine is the only traveller drive in England which has a permit, permission and public liability insurance. 'It is the only one in England that tries to do it the right way. This year has been fantastic, but I won't rest until the last traveller and pony has got home safely.'
