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We don’t know if our homes are still standing, say fire-hit London families

The scale of the damage caused by the record-breaking heatwave emerged on Wednesday as Sadiq Khan said the London Fire Brigade had seen its busiest day since the Second World War.

Evening Standard

Fire chief makes grim warning for future after 'game-changing, brutal' day

Dave Walton, Deputy Chief Fire Officer (DCFO) for West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said Tuesday's unprecedented number of fires was a "wake-up" call and will not be a one off

Daily Mirror

Europe counts cost of heatwave as French fires come under control

Bordeaux (AFP) - Europe counted the cost of a record heatwave on Wednesday as French firefighters brought twin blazes near Bordeaux under control and climate change protesters pointed to the sizzling weather as a wake up call for the continent.

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UK Conservatives picking final 2 in race to replace Johnson

Britain’s Conservative Party are choosing the two finalists in the contest to replace Boris Johnson

The Independent UK

Heatwave led to London firefighters’ busiest day since second world war

Mayor Sadiq Khan warns ‘the grass is like hay’ as temperatures fall and UK travel disruption continues

The Guardian - UK

UK weather turmoil disrupts train travel for 3rd day

Britain’s record-breaking heat wave has disrupted travel for a third day and firefighters remain on alert even as cloudy skies and showers have brought relief from the scorching temperatures of recent days

The Independent UK

London firefighters in busiest day since WW2 as people told to stop BBQs - even today

London mayor Sadiq Khan said the London Fire Brigade took 2,600 calls, up from 500 on a busy day, and urged everyone in the capital to stop having barbecues - 'not on balconies, not in parks, nor in your private garden'

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London declares "major incident" after multiple fires ignite during record-breaking heat wave

110 fire engines were responding to at least 10 fires across London on Tuesday afternoon.

Axios

Number of casualties and houses destroyed in fires across London unknown

Two “large-scale” incidents took place in Upminster and the village of Wennington, east London on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

No barbecues says Sadiq Khan as fires break out across the capital

The Mayor of London has asked people not to have barbecues after high temperatures led to a major incident being declared in the capital.

Evening Standard

UK Cannabis Users Could Lose Passports Under New Proposed Laws, NY Awards $5M To Community Colleges For Cannabis Job Training Programs & More Reg. Updates

Cannabis Users In UK Face Losing Passports Under New Proposed Laws

Benzinga

Fire services declare major incidents as record heat fuels blazes across UK

Britain’s hottest day stretches fire services to the limit

The Independent UK

Ulez extension has had less impact on cutting toxic air than original central London zone, TfL data indicates

Figures suggest a limited impact on roadside emissions which could create a challenge for further Ulez expansion

Evening Standard

New organiser sought for London Pride as activists push for ‘greater diversity’

LGBTQ+ organisations are being urged to “deliver change” and “ensure much greater diversity” as applications open to run London’s Pride celebrations for the next five years.

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London ‘unprepared’ for consequences of climate change amid record-high temperatures

London is “unprepared” to deal with the consequences of climate change, a leading thinktank has warned, as Sadiq Khan says we must “adapt” the capital to deal with extreme weather.

The Independent UK

UK businesses must do more on race after Black Lives Matter promises, London deputy mayor says

“It’s important for organistions to not just post black squares on Instagram - but also to put money where their mouth is,” Debbie Weekes-Bernard told The Independent.

Evening Standard

Heatwave builds as UK temperature record ‘set to fall’

The UK has a “difficult 48 hours coming”, Cabinet Office minister Kit Malthouse said

Evening Standard

Baking Riverside! Mayor Sadiq Khan forced to miss opening of £327m ‘Goblin’ extension

Sadiq Khan had to follow his own advice and avoid non-essential travel on Monday morning when he ditched plans to attend the opening of an extension to the London Overground.

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Evening Standard

Amber heat warning starts as temperatures could reach 41C early next week

England’s alert will be red for the first time from Monday until Tuesday

The National (Scotland)

Met Office issues UK's first ever red heat warning as temperatures set to soar

MINISTERS held an emergency Cobra meeting yesterday over concerns of record high temperatures this week that could put lives at risk.

ABC News

The heatwave gripping Europe that sparked a 'red' warning in the UK is expected to get worse

A heatwave gripping Europe that has already caused deaths and serious wildfires appears set to get even worse. Here's what you need to know.

Evening Standard

Public urged to avoid travelling as record-breaking temperatures set to grip the capital

Temperatures as high as 41C could grip the capital early next week, forecasters have warned

The Independent UK

31C predicted across parts of England on Sunday ahead of record-breaking highs

An amber extreme heat warning comes in to force for much of England on Sunday.

Daily Mirror

Heatwave travel chaos as Network Rail says don't use trains and TFL runs reduced service

A national emergency declared for next week has led to travel firms urging passengers to reconsider journeys as long delays are expected as a result of 40C temperatures

Evening Standard

First red warning for extreme heat as temperatures in London to hit 40C next week

The first ever extreme heat weather warning covering much of England has been issued by the Met Office as temperatures in London are expected to soar to 40C early next week.

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