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Metro
2 hours ago
- Health
- Metro
Music festival attendee 'dies in hospital' after event closed early due to heat
A 21-year-old attendee at Margate Drum and Bass Festival in Dreamland has reportedly died after being taken to the hospital yesterday. Dreamland shut down suddenly yesterday around 6.30 pm, hours before the scheduled end time, because organisers said it was 'just too hot'. News of the young man taking ill spread quickly yesterday, and was confirmed when Kent Police said they were aware of a 'medical incident' at the festival. South East Coast Ambulance Service said they took the ill person to the hospital, but his death is only now being reported. He has not been identified. Kent Online reported that local councillors were sent a note last night, reading: 'Very sadly, a 21-year-old man was taken by blue light services from Dreamland and died at QEQM (Hospital). 'We understand that medical advisers approved the medical provisions set up by Dreamland for this event, but of course, police will carry out a proper investigation. We are not intending to speculate until we have the results of that.' Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Teenager caught cowering in bushes after stabbing neighbour 51 times MORE: Mouse droppings discovered 'throughout' kitchen at McDonald's franchise MORE: Fight breaks out on Broadstairs beach leaving locals to 'take matters into their own hands'
Daily Mirror
13 hours ago
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
Glastonbury organisers issue alcohol warning as crowds set to bake in 29C
Glastonbury Festival crowds have been urged "don't consume too much alcohol" as weather experts predict crowds will bask in highs of 29C today and 34C on Monday Festival-goers at Glastonbury will be basking in the glorious sunshine today, but organisers have urged attendees to '"be safe in the heat" and issued some important safety guidance. Rain or shine, Glastonbury fans will be there in their droves, partying the day - and night- away as they descend upon the West Country for the star-studded festival. And this year it has been largely dry for crowds but the heat is set to ramp up today and tomorrow. According to the BBC Glastonbury will reach highs of 27C today at around 4-5pm so crowds at the Pryamid stage listening to Rod Stewart might want to apply some extra suncream. The BBC predicts sunny intervals and a light breeze for most of the day with a high pollen and UV rating. Taking to Instagram stories yesterday organisers shared eight tips for how festival goers can stay safe in the extreme heat. The first tip read: "Drink lots of water. Our 800+ taps ar all drinkng water, if you don't hav neough ask the stewards and security." It went on to read: "Seek shade from wherever you can. Wear hats or improvise a hat, and wear sunglasses to protect your eyes." Point three, four and five read: "Don't consume too much alcohol. It will dehydrate you. Loosen your clothing and allow the air to circulate. Reapply sunscreen and cover up. Factor 30 is good by covering your skin is better." Point six was directed a anyone with children at the festival, it read: "If you have a small child, turn their pushchair away from the sun rather than covereing it for shade. Covering the pushchair will increase the temperature inside." Seven and eight read: "Kep an eye on your frinds. If you/they feel faint, seek help from stewards and security. There are medical facilities around the site, including the main facility at Big Ground Medical." It comes after the Margate Drum and Bass Festival at Dreamland Margate, an amusement park in Kent, announced that it was forced to "close early" as "it was just too hot". The event was due to end at 10:45pm yesterday evening but organisers issued an announcement at 6:30pm to say it would be closing prematurely, urging gig-goers to "get home safely". Sharing video on X the Met Office confirmed Saturday saw highs of 31.3C in Heathrow. Several hours ago they shared the following weather update for today (Sunday): " Sunday starts warm and dry for much of the UK with plenty of sunshine "Cloudier across parts of central and southwest England, and much of Wales, with patchy rain and drizzle . Temperatures quickly on the rise, especially in the southeast." The mercury is set to rise to 36C on Monday in parts of the UK in what could be the hottest June day in record and the highest temperature in nearly three years.
