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The Independent
15 minutes ago
- The Independent
Vet addresses myths about travelling with dogs in heatwave
Warnings for extreme heat have been extended across much of England, with temperatures expected to reach up to 34C. A French Bulldog died from heatstroke after being trapped in a hot car, prompting experts to issue warnings for pet owners. Aysha Kent, a vet at Blue Cross, urged owners to avoid travelling with pets during the heatwave due to potentially fatal consequences, emphasizing that car temperatures are often higher than perceived. Flat-faced breeds like French Bulldogs, as well as overweight, very young, elderly, or thick-coated pets, are particularly vulnerable to heatstroke. Owners are advised to skip normal walks, provide chilled treats and shade, and recognize heatstroke symptoms like excessive panting or collapse, seeking immediate veterinary attention if observed.
The Sun
21 minutes ago
- The Sun
‘Caveman method' is guaranteed to keep your home cool during the hot weather
HOMEOWNERS have been urged to try out the "caveman method" to keep their homes cool in the hot weather. With temperatures set to reach highs of 36C today, Brits across the nation will be doing everything they can to try to cool down. 2 2 And although purchasing a fan or making your own air conditioner may be your first thought, one expert has revealed a hack won't cost you a penny. When trying to beat the heat, your first thought might be to open the doors and windows, to let air in. However, Joseph Holman, CEO of Green Doors revealed that this is the opposite of what you should do. Treat Your Home Like A Cave The expert explained that when it is extremely hot, keeping windows and doors open will simply blow more hot air in to the house. Instead, he revealed that you should think of your house as being "like a cave." He told Tom's Guide: "A cave is cool in heatwaves because it is dark and doesn't have direct sunlight or a direct entrance for the heat. "You want to probably mimic that." To turn your home in to a cave, Joseph recommended keeping your doors, windows and curtains closed. He added: "You want to reduce sunlight and stop the movement of the outside air inside; even switching off the lights will help you with that". The expert explained that if you have air conditioning in your home, you don't open your windows and doors so as not to let the cold air out. How to keep pets safe during a heatwave In reverse, if you aren't running air conditioning, then if you have your windows and doors open, you are letting hot air in. For a longer term method to turn your home into a cave, Joseph said: "If you want to protect your home from the heat longer term, I would recommend investing in tinted film for windows to reflect the heat, as well as installing integral blinds as a smart way to control the temperature in your home. "You can install integral blinds without changing the doors and windows themselves, simply by changing the glazing units." He added: "They are a great space-saver and will last longer than external blinds, which can be damaged much more easily." How to keep cool in hot weather Most of us welcome hot weather, but when it's too hot, there are health risks. Here are three ways to keep cool according to the NHS... Keep out of the heat if you can. If you have to go outside, stay in the shade especially between 11am and 3pm, wear sunscreen, a hat and light clothes, and avoid exercise or activity that makes you hotter. Cool yourself down. Have cold food and drinks, avoid alcohol, caffeine and hot drinks, and have a cool shower or put cool water on your skin or clothes. Keep your living space cool. Close windows during the day and open them at night when the temperature outside has gone down. Electric fans can help if the temperature is below 35 degrees. Check the temperature of rooms, especially where people at higher risk live and sleep. More Budget Hacks To Keep Cool Corey Sims at CSDB revealed that another free hack to keep you home cool is to freeze your bed sheets and pyjama s. The expert added that you can also fill a spray bottle with water, and use it to spray your curtains, which will lower the temperature of your home. "Dampen your curtains to cool the room," the expert advised toasty homeowners. "As air blows across the wet drapes, evaporating water absorbs heat and lowers the room temperature. "The hot weather also ensures the curtains dry quickly without smelling damp." If you don't have a plastic spray bottle on hand, you can pick them up from most bargain retailers.
South Wales Argus
an hour ago
- South Wales Argus
Hottest day of year so far as temperatures exceed 33C in Kent
The Met Office confirmed that 33.6C was recorded at 11.19am in Frittenden, Kent on Tuesday but added that the heat is likely to climb even higher in the South East this afternoon. The previous warmest day in the UK in 2025 was on June 21 when 33.2C was recorded in Charlwood, Surrey. It also exceeds Monday's peak temperature of 33.1C at Heathrow, which marked the hottest start to Wimbledon on record. Forecasters said temperatures could reach 34-35C in London on Tuesday before cooler conditions sweep in from the north later in the day. The hot weather marks the second heatwave for parts of the UK within the last month, with scientists warning the searing temperatures earlier in June were made 100 times more likely because of human-caused climate change. People on horseback in dry conditions in Hyde Park in London (Jonathan Brady/PA) Provisional Met Office figures, released on Tuesday, show England had its warmest June on record last month, while the UK experienced its second warmest since the series began in 1884 – only surpassed by June 2023. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has amber heat health alerts in place for much of the country until Wednesday morning. In Bedfordshire, gritters have been dispatched to protect the roads and provide grip for drivers amid concerns the heat could cause the tarmac to soften, the local council said in a Facebook post. People swim in the River Nene in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire (Joe Giddens/PA) Met Office spokesman Stephen Dixon said Tuesday was likely to mark 'the peak of this current heatwave in terms of absolute temperatures we're expecting'. 'It's a continuation of recent days in the South East in particular, with those temperatures well beyond average for the time of year, in a fairly notable heatwave,' he added. However, Tuesday will also bring the start of a transition towards more average temperatures, as a cooler, wetter front over Scotland and the north of England gradually moves south-eastwards. 'It's already bringing some rain to parts of Scotland through the day today, and will gradually move southwards through the day today and overnight tonight,' Mr Dixon said. As July kicks off, forecasters said temperatures in the mid-30s are still relatively uncommon for the month in the UK, although they are becoming increasingly frequent with climate change. Conservationists and green experts have also warned of the wildfire risk as well as the impact on farmers, who face another poor harvest following one of the driest springs on record. People play golf on dry and scorched fairways at Thorpe Wood golf course in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire (Joe Giddens/PA) Ben McCarthy, head of nature conservation and restoration ecology at the National Trust, said: 'With record-breaking temperatures across the country this week following the driest spring on record, our ranger and countryside teams are on high alert for fires which can cause decades of damage to habitats, decimate ecosystems and result in significant losses to our wildlife.' Tom Lancaster, Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) land, food and farming analyst, said: 'Crop condition remains poor following one of the driest springs on record, with the quality of key arable crops such as wheat, barley and oats well down on recent years. 'Many farmers will now be looking towards this harvest with real trepidation. 'For some, the weather in the coming weeks will determine whether they have anything worth harvesting at all.' Dr Garyfallos Konstantinoudis, research fellow at the Grantham Institute, Imperial College London, said: 'Heatwaves are silent killers. 'Unlike floods or storms, their impact can be invisible: people who die during extreme heat usually have pre-existing health conditions, and heat is rarely recorded as a contributing cause of death.' In a warning to drivers, Alice Simpson, RAC Breakdown spokeswoman, said: 'It's vital that anyone driving today carries plenty of water to stay hydrated behind the wheel and in case of a vehicle breakdown.'
