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The Leader podcast: Expert says ‘we need to heat-proof the UK now’

It’s been another record breaking day for UK temperatures, at the time of recording this podcast the Met Office says London Heathrow reported a temperature of 40.2°C.

Evening Standard

London fire brigade declares major incident after heatwave surge in fires

Mayor says service is under immense pressure as it tackles 10 significant fires around capital

The Guardian - UK

Paddy Pimblett's opponent had never left home country before UFC London fight

EXCLUSIVE: Jordan Leavitt did not have a passport before receiving the call to fight Paddy Pimblett as the American fights on enemy territory at UFC London this Saturday

Daily Mirror

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UK’s flagship rail link closed – but some trains keep running

In large parts of Great Britain, trains are running – though often with substantial delays

The Independent UK

Jules Kounde has 'scouted' London houses ahead of huge Chelsea summer transfer

The defender has been heavily linked with a move to Chelsea this summer and looks to have been making preparations for his relocation to London

Football London

London declares ‘major incident’ as heatwave grips Europe

Britain records its highest temperature on record as fires rage in Western Europe amid sweltering heat.

Al Jazeera

Heatwave: Why is Heathrow so hot? Temperature exceeds 40C in London

Heathrow often records temperatures higher than the rest of the UK.

Evening Standard

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Justin Bieber Glasgow date safe as Justice tour confirmed to continue

The Canadian singer had to postpone his highly anticipated tour after being diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome in June of this year, which left him temporarily paralysed.

Glasgow Live

Transport Secretary insists Britain must be ready for more extreme weather

On Tuesday, London Heathrow saw a provisional high of 40.2C.

The Independent UK

Train operators warn Scots not to turn up to station as services cancelled due to forecast

There has been more travel chaos for commuters travelling between Scotland and London today.

Daily Record

Homes destroyed as wildfire sweeps through east London amid 40C record

Records are generally broken in increments. Perhaps the most famous example in sport is the men’s 100-metre dash. For decades, whenever it was beaten it was generally done so by one or two one-hundredths of a second.

Evening Standard

Hot and bothered commuters given chance to refresh - on a cooling billboard

The six-metre billboard in London has been coated with heat-proof paint to help absorb the body heat from passers-by using it

Daily Mirror

Paddy Pimblett's opponent warned he could spark riots with "twerk" at UFC London

Fast-rising UFC prospect Pimblett faces Jordan Leavitt at The O2 arena in London, and the American has vowed to celebrate with an outrageous taunt if he can beat the Scouse fighter

Daily Mirror

London declares 'major incident' as fires surge amid record heatwave

London's firefighting authority declared a major incident in the British capital on Tuesday in response to the surge in fires amid a record-breaking heatwave in Britain and Europe.

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The Independent UK

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

Britain’s hottest day stretches fire services to the limit

The National (Scotland)

All trains between Scotland and London cancelled today as heatwave grips country

ALL trains from Scotland to London have been cancelled following a fire beside train tracks and an extreme heatwave.

Daily Record

Homes engulfed in flames as 100 firefighters tackle huge blaze amid 40C heat

A huge fire has broken out in east London this afternoon, prompting an emergency response from firefighters in the area.

Liverpool Echo

How Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Daniel Sturridge used 2012 tournament to make Liverpool transfer pitch

Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, Luis Suarez and Daniel Sturridge all featured in the 2012 London Olympics

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The Independent UK

London Fire Brigade declares major incident amid ‘huge surge’ in blazes

It comes after around 100 firefighters tackled a blaze in the village of Wennington, east London, on Tuesday afternoon.

Daily Mirror

Stranger gobsmacked to find TWO fellow passengers in same outfit as they beat the heat

No - you're not seeing triple in this sweltering heat - three women travelling on the Tube in balmy London today did all happen to wear the same green dress to travel

The Times of India

Have always admired energy and commitment he gives to the game: Ben Stokes on Virat Kohli

LONDON: England Test captain Ben Stokes has returned the compliment to Virat Kohli, saying he has always admired the energy and commitment that the Indian star brings to the field.

The Independent UK

Two guilty of killing man who featured in teenage knife crime documentary

Abiola Akerele was stabbed to death in East Ham, London, in December 2020.

The National (Scotland)

UK temperatures break 40C for first time ever amid 'disrupted climate'

THE temperature in the UK has risen above 40C for the first time ever.

Evening Standard

The Melt line: 1.5m Londoners brave the Tube and bus as heatwave hits new record

One Tube line closed and ‘severe delays’ on five others, and Thames cable car closed due to extreme heat

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian Love Island star spotted hanging out with ex-islanders in London

The East Lothian television star has been spotted hanging out with his fellow Love Island contestants outwith the villa, as photos were posted on their social media.

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