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Local News · LondonLondon sees 27°C heat on Tuesday, Barnet residents warned of warm night
London will reach 27°C on Tuesday, bringing an unusually warm night of 19°C for Barnet. Rain is expected Wednesday morning with possible heavy showers later. Temperatures will stay above average through the week, the Met Office says.
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Local News · LondonHeatwave forces cancellation of over 1,000 NHS operations in London, nurses lose confidence in government action
A RCN poll of 2,471 nurses found high temperatures harmed patient care across London, with more than 1,000 operations cancelled in May and June. Seventy‑four per cent said they lack confidence the Government is acting on climate risks to the NHS.
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Local News · LondonLondon residents warned of thunderstorms and heavy rain on Friday
The Met Office has issued a forecast for thunderstorms and heavy rain across London on Friday afternoon, after a sunny start to the day. The warning follows a summer that saw temperatures reach 38.1 °C, the highest on record for the capital.
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Council & Politics · LondonBarnet residents warned as UK wildfire alert disrupts broadcasts
An emergency alert warning of extreme wildfire risk was sent to mobile phones across the UK on 14 August 2026, disrupting television broadcasts. Barnet residents were advised to avoid barbecues, fireworks and other fire risks as temperatures reached 38.1°C in London.
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Local News · EalingAldi Leaf Blower Used as Fan in Heatwave
During a 33-degree heatwave, a couple in Ealing park was observed using an Aldi leaf blower as a makeshift fan. The retailer is launching the garden tool for £29.99 on 13th August.
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