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Local News · Hackney12-year-old boy dies after drowning in River Lea at Hackney Marshes
A 12-year-old boy drowned in the River Lea near Hackney Marshes on 15 August 2026. Emergency services conducted a search lasting over six hours before recovering his body. Hackney Council and the Metropolitan Police are investigating the incident, which occurred during a heat-health alert.
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Local News · LondonBarnet faces drought as London heat alert extended to Friday
Barnet residents are under an amber heat health alert until 29 August as England faces its driest July since 1836. The Environment Agency has declared drought across more than two-thirds of the country, with rivers and reservoirs declining and hosepipe bans in place for 27 million customers.
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Local News · LondonBarnet faces first rain in weeks on 17 August as heat health alert remains
Barnet will see its first rainfall in weeks on 17 August, with light showers forecast for the afternoon, BBC Weather reports. A yellow heat health alert remains in place for London until 19 August, as temperatures stay above 20°C even during rain.
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Local News · LondonAmber heat alert extended across Barnet until Wednesday morning
Barnet remains under an amber heat health alert until 9 am on 14 August, with temperatures expected to reach 28 °C on Tuesday. The Met Office warns of increased health risks, particularly for residents aged 65 and over, as the capital faces prolonged dry conditions and water restrictions.
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