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1 week ago | 
examinerlive.co.uk | Alex Evans |Alex Evans
It's been a splendid week of warm, sunny weather and it's set to become even hotter as we approach the weekend - ideal conditions for everyone except those suffering from hay fever. For those allergic to pollen, the news isn't all positive. In fact, the Met Office has issued a 'very high' pollen forecast every day between now and Saturday.
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1 week ago | 
examinerlive.co.uk | Alex Evans |Alex Evans
DWP state pensioners with an income of just £23,027 and 1p will be stripped of their winter fuel payment of £200 or £300 this winter due to new government regulations. The previously unpopular Pension Credit eligibility rules implemented last year have been abolished. They will be replaced by a new universal winter fuel payment for all state pensioners in the upcoming winter.
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1 week ago | 
examinerlive.co.uk | Alex Evans |Alex Evans
Mobile network Three has sent out a notification to all its customers about a significant change being rolled out now. The company has announced the completion of its merger with competitor Vodafone, creating a new entity named Vodafone Three. Customers of Three have received information regarding the post-merger adjustments, which include an enhancement in signal speed for 7 million mobile users and substantial updates affecting a total of 27 million customers.
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1 week ago | 
examinerlive.co.uk | Alex Evans |Alex Evans
The UK public is being implored not to kill flies, wasps or bees that enter their homes this summer. This has become a yearly event; the sun shines, windows and doors are flung open, and soon enough, various winged insects invade your home, with flies buzzing around your head and futilely crashing into glass in attempts to escape.
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1 week ago | 
examinerlive.co.uk | Alex Evans |Alex Evans
Experts are cautioning individuals against using a fan in potential 35C heatwave conditions - which could strike the UK this upcoming weekend - as per the latest Met Office predictions. Parts of the UK have experienced highs of 29C this week, particularly in London and the South West, while even the north of England has basked in unusually warm weather. So far, fortunately, the temperature has remained cool enough for fans to function.
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1 week ago | 
examinerlive.co.uk | Alex Evans |Alex Evans
A warning has been issued to pensioners born before 1960 following a yellow heat health alert being implemented across seven regions of England. The UK Health Security Agency has this week initiated heat health alerts from midday today, Wednesday June 18, until Sunday, June 22 at 6pm, due to the heatwave conditions. This comes after Met Office forecasts indicating that temperatures will gradually rise to 30C this weekend.
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1 week ago | 
examinerlive.co.uk | Alex Evans |Alex Evans
Households in England are being advised to store certain medications in the fridge this week to protect them from the ongoing heatwave. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a yellow heat health alert for seven regions in England, with temperatures forecast to peak at 30C on Saturday.
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1 week ago | 
dailyrecord.co.uk | Alex Evans |Alex Evans
The terrifying prospect of World War Three feels closer than ever with escalating conflict in the Middle East and Eastern Europe. Israel's ongoing bombardment of Palestine is approaching two years, following Hamas' massacre on October 7, 2023, which claimed the lives of over 1,000 people. The death toll in Gaza following Israel's retaliation has passed 50,000, according to UN experts, with the majority believed to be women and children.
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1 week ago | 
examinerlive.co.uk | Alex Evans |Alex Evans
As the UK braces for another sizzling surge in temperatures, residents are being encouraged to spare a thought for our furry and feathered friends by leaving out a bowl of water. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a five-day yellow heat health alert, signalling that the sweltering conditions could pose a risk to public health. The Met Office anticipates a gradual climb in the mercury, with today's 25C expected to hit a peak of 30C by Saturday.
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1 week ago | 
examinerlive.co.uk | Alex Evans |Alex Evans
A specialist in air conditioning is advising UK households to seal all gaps around doors and windows as the country faces another heatwave this week. According to the Met Office, temperatures are expected to soar as high as 30C this week and potentially reach the mid-30Cs by Monday, as per their latest predictions for hot weather. As a result, many of us will be experiencing discomfort and searching for ways to keep our rooms cool in the scorching conditions.
