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UK: Record-Breaking May Heat Draws Crowds to Beaches in Broadstairs

Beachgoers flocked to Broadstairs in Kent as the United Kingdom recorded its hottest May temperature in over a century. Temperatures reached 35 degrees Celsius at London's Heathrow Airport and Kew Gardens on Tuesday, May 26.

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UK: Roads Closed as ‘Extremely Serious’ Wildfires Rage in Scottish Highlands and Moray

'Extremely serious' wildfires raged in Highland and neighbouring Moray in Scotland as of Monday, July 1. Several road closures remained in place, and members of the public were urged to avoid travelling to the areas impacted.

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Heatwave in London - UK

A man jumps into a pond of Hampstead Heath in London, Britain, on June 20, 2025. Britain recorded its hottest day of the year on Thursday as an amber heat health alert was issued across England. Photo by Li Ying/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heatwave in London - UK

A dog cools off in a pond in Hampstead Heath in London, Britain, on June 20, 2025. Britain recorded its hottest day of the year on Thursday as an amber heat health alert was issued across England. Photo by Li Ying/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heatwave in London - UK

People swim in a pond of Hampstead Heath in London, Britain, on June 20, 2025. Britain recorded its hottest day of the year on Thursday as an amber heat health alert was issued across England. Photo by Li Ying/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Storm Eowyn Brings Strong Winds To Parts Of UK And Ireland 6

Storm Eowyn brought strong winds to parts of UK and Ireland on Friday, January 24, prompting rare red weather warnings in both countries. Schools and businesses were closed due to expected disruptions, with several flights canceled at Belfast City Airport.

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Drought declared in parts of England as hot weather persists

STORY: Drought declared in parts of England as hot weather persists DATELINE: Aug. 13, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:13 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Woodhead Reservoir near Manchester 2. various of Greenwich Park in London 3. various of dried grassland in northwestern London 4. SOUNDBITE (English): CORINNE LE QUERE, Professor of Climate Change Science at the University of East Anglia STORYLINE: A drought was officially declared on Friday across a large swathe of England, amid a new heatwave and prolonged dry weather. More restrictions are likely to be placed on water use in affected areas. Drought status is decided by the United Kingdom's (UK) Environment Agency based on elements such as rainfall, river flows, and groundwater levels. The impact these conditions have on public water supply, farmers, and the environment is also taken into account. The agency has now announced drought status in eight of its 14 areas. This means that the Environment Agency and water companies will step

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Heatwave sweeps across Europe

STORY: Heatwave sweeps across Europe DATELINE: July 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:48 LOCATION: London\Paris\Madrid\Amsterdam CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of street view of Europe 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CORINNE LE QUERE, Professor of climate change science, University of East Anglia 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): CAYETANO TORRES, Coordinator of Information, Spain's State Meteorological Agency STORYLINE: A significant heatwave is sweeping across Europe, with several countries suffering the threats of disasters and health risks caused by extremely high temperatures. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned on Tuesday that Europe's heatwave could persist into the middle of next week, whereas the negative impacts of climate change are bound to continue at least until 2060s. The UK baked in its hottest day ever on Tuesday as the village of Coningsby in the East Midlands of England saw air temperature reach 40.3 degrees Celsius, a fresh record for the country according to the national weather ser

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BRITAIN-MANCHESTER-HEATWAVE

(220719) -- MANCHESTER, July 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People sunbathe in central Manchester, Britain, July 19, 2022. Much of the United Kingdom (UK) was gripped by scorching weather on Monday, with no respite from the sweltering heat forecast before the middle of this week. The authorities have warned of travel disruptions and suggested people work from home in the coming days. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)

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BRITAIN-MANCHESTER-HEATWAVE

(220719) -- MANCHESTER, July 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People sunbathe in central Manchester, Britain, July 19, 2022. Much of the United Kingdom (UK) was gripped by scorching weather on Monday, with no respite from the sweltering heat forecast before the middle of this week. The authorities have warned of travel disruptions and suggested people work from home in the coming days. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)

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BRITAIN-MANCHESTER-HEATWAVE

(220719) -- MANCHESTER, July 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man dives in water in central Manchester, Britain, July 19, 2022. Much of the United Kingdom (UK) was gripped by scorching weather on Monday, with no respite from the sweltering heat forecast before the middle of this week. The authorities have warned of travel disruptions and suggested people work from home in the coming days. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)

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BRITAIN-MANCHESTER-HEATWAVE

(220719) -- MANCHESTER, July 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People sunbathe in central Manchester, Britain, July 19, 2022. Much of the United Kingdom (UK) was gripped by scorching weather on Monday, with no respite from the sweltering heat forecast before the middle of this week. The authorities have warned of travel disruptions and suggested people work from home in the coming days. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-HEATWAVE

(220719) -- LONDON, July 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man with umbrella walks on Trafalgar Square in London, Britain, July 19, 2022. Much of the United Kingdom (UK) was gripped by scorching weather on Monday, with no respite from the sweltering heat forecast before the middle of this week. The authorities have warned of travel disruptions and suggested people work from home in the coming days. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-HEATWAVE

(220719) -- LONDON, July 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 18, 2022 shows a view of Greenwich Park in London, Britain. Much of the United Kingdom (UK) was gripped by scorching weather on Monday, with no respite from the sweltering heat forecast before the middle of this week. The authorities have warned of travel disruptions and suggested people work from home in the coming days. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-HEATWAVE

(220719) -- LONDON, July 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 18, 2022 shows a sign reminding people to stay hydrated in the heat at London Bridge Station in London, Britain. Much of the United Kingdom (UK) was gripped by scorching weather on Monday, with no respite from the sweltering heat forecast before the middle of this week. The authorities have warned of travel disruptions and suggested people work from home in the coming days. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-HEATWAVE

(220719) -- LONDON, July 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People walk in Greenwich Park in London, Britain, July 18, 2022. Much of the United Kingdom (UK) was gripped by scorching weather on Monday, with no respite from the sweltering heat forecast before the middle of this week. The authorities have warned of travel disruptions and suggested people work from home in the coming days. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-HEATWAVE

(220719) -- LONDON, July 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man sits in Greenwich Park in London, Britain, July 18, 2022. Much of the United Kingdom (UK) was gripped by scorching weather on Monday, with no respite from the sweltering heat forecast before the middle of this week. The authorities have warned of travel disruptions and suggested people work from home in the coming days. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-HEATWAVE

(220719) -- LONDON, July 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman walks with a trolley in Greenwich Park in London, Britain, July 18, 2022. Much of the United Kingdom (UK) was gripped by scorching weather on Monday, with no respite from the sweltering heat forecast before the middle of this week. The authorities have warned of travel disruptions and suggested people work from home in the coming days. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-HEATWAVE

(220719) -- LONDON, July 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman walks in Greenwich Park in London, Britain, July 18, 2022. Much of the United Kingdom (UK) was gripped by scorching weather on Monday, with no respite from the sweltering heat forecast before the middle of this week. The authorities have warned of travel disruptions and suggested people work from home in the coming days. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-HEATWAVE

(220719) -- LONDON, July 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People sit in Greenwich Park in London, Britain, July 18, 2022. Much of the United Kingdom (UK) was gripped by scorching weather on Monday, with no respite from the sweltering heat forecast before the middle of this week. The authorities have warned of travel disruptions and suggested people work from home in the coming days. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-HEATWAVE

(220719) -- LONDON, July 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy themselves in Greenwich Park in London, Britain, July 18, 2022. Much of the United Kingdom (UK) was gripped by scorching weather on Monday, with no respite from the sweltering heat forecast before the middle of this week. The authorities have warned of travel disruptions and suggested people work from home in the coming days. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-HEATWAVE

(220719) -- LONDON, July 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman walks in Greenwich Park in London, Britain, July 18, 2022. Much of the United Kingdom (UK) was gripped by scorching weather on Monday, with no respite from the sweltering heat forecast before the middle of this week. The authorities have warned of travel disruptions and suggested people work from home in the coming days. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua)

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Heatwave sweeps across Europe

STORY: Heatwave sweeps across Europe DATELINE: July 14, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:03 LOCATION: Paris CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of visitors at Citroen Park in Paris 2. various of visitors at the Louver in Paris STORYLINE: A significant heatwave is once again sweeping across Europe, with several countries suffering the threats of disasters and health risks caused by extremely high temperatures. Some countries have issued heat alerts or declared a state of emergency. World Meteorological Organization spokeswoman Clare Nullis said on Tuesday that a new heatwave was building up in western Europe, currently affecting mainly Spain and Portugal, which was forecast to intensify and spread. Spain was currently seeing temperatures well into 40 degrees Celsius, while the United Kingdom (UK) had issued an amber warning for extreme heat, according to Nullis. There was a high probability the heat wave would expand to the north and east Europe and reach western-central Europe and the northern Balkans by the end