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CTV News
01-07-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
We should be in for a bright, toasty one to celebrate Canada Day—maybe with an evening shower
It should be mainly sunny skies with a high of 29 C to celebrate Canada Day, Tuesday, with just a very small chance of an evening shower.
The Sun
13-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
Dunelm slashes price of temperature-controlled bedding that's £59 cheaper than John Lewis version as temps to hit 29C
NOW is the perfect time to get your hands on a temperature-regulating duvet as temperatures set to hit 29C. Dunelm has slashed the price of the summer essential by 20 per cent giving you a great excuse to treat yourself. The discount has come at a fitting time, with temperatures set to reach 29 degrees next week. With nighttime temperatures still in the high teens, it's likely to disrupt your sleep routine. However, Dunelm's temperature-regulating duvet might provide a cooler alternative to help you cope with the increased humidity. Dunelm's Fogarty Temperature Regulating Wool All Seasons Duvet has been reduced from £70 to £56 for a double duvet giving you a 20% saving. It is also available in a range of sizes - all of which are discounted - from a single for £48 to a super kingsize for £72. The Dunelm version is a whopping £59 cheaper than an equivalent product at John Lewis. While Dunelm' s double duvet is just £56, John Lewis ' Natural British Wool Light Duvet retails at £115 for the same size. A description on Dunelm's website reads: "This duvet from the experts at Fogarty offers year round comfort." They add: "The fibres are breathable allowing your body temperature to be regulated as you sleep. Therefore, you will be able to use this duvet all year round to keep you cool in the summer and warm in the winter." It is filled with 100% pure New Zealand wool and wrapped in soft breathable cotton to ensure you don't overheat on a hot summer's night. Not only is the duvet good for you, but it is also good for the environment. Using unbleached and undyed cotton helps to reduce the amount of energy, water and chemicals used to produce the item which also maintains the fibres' natural softness. The product is clearly a hit with shoppers as its 500 reviews average out to a 4.6 star rating. One customer wrote: "This product was definitely the right one to help with night sweats. The natural fibres wick moisture away leading to a more comfortable sleep." Another said: "This is the second Fogarty wool duvet I have bought. I've been using the original for a few years and just love it. "Great temperature regulation and a great weight. Bought the second one for the guest bedroom." Others were equally enthusiastic about the product, saying that they had bought more than one for the other bedrooms in their home. A comment reads: "I have bought at least 5 of these and recommended them to my sister! "Wouldn't buy any other duvets please don't stop making them!" Customers seemed impressed at how well the product worked year round as both a summer and winter duvet. Even without these hot, humid nights, some customers have found that it has helped with their quality of sleep as it has reduced their night sweats. The item is available online or in-store. 3
The Sun
13-06-2025
- General
- The Sun
Exact cost of leaving a fan on all night as 29C temps to hit UK
Roisin Chapman, Lifestyle Reporter Published: Invalid Date, SUMMER is well and truly here and if you're trying to keep your home cool, here's everything you need to know about running a fan. With temperatures reaching a sweltering 29C heading into the weekend, now is the time to get your cooling gadgets out. 3 3 However, if you're planning on using a fan, you may want to know how much the appliance costs to run. While household bills are generally lower during the summer with no need for heating, it can still be a costly time of year. If you want to avoid skyrocketing energy bills, try taking measures to save money on your gas and electricity. The best way to do this is by learning how much your appliances cost to run. How much energy does a fan use? You can work out how much electricity your fan is using by finding out its "wattage". Then turn that wattage into kilowatt hours by finding out the total output of your appliance. Do this by dividing the kilowatt hours by 1,000 - this gives your output per hour. For example, if your fan has 70 watts output on its high setting, divide 70 by 1000 to get 0.07. Next, you'll need to multiply this number by the number of hours you've used the fan. So if you're using it for 12 hours at a time, then 0.07kW x 12 hours will mean 0.84kW output. Families can get FREE washing machines, fridges and kids' beds or £200 payments this summer – and you can apply now How much does it cost to leave a fan on all night? Once you have established your kilowatt output, you can multiply it by the amount you are charged for 1 kW of electricity. Since there is no standard price for electricity cost per kWh in the UK, you'll need to look at your energy bill to figure it out. The most recent Ofgem price cap saw suppliers charge those on the standard variable tariff up to 27.03p per kWh for electricity. So you'd take your 0.84kW and times it by 27.03p to get 22.71p. The equation is: cost = power (kilowatt) × time (hour) × cost of 1 kWh (pence). How to keep cool in a heatwave 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. That means if your fan costs 22.71p to run for that amount of time, having it on for a full week will add up to £1.59. And if you repeat this across a month of 4.5 weeks, the cost would be £7.15. Costs will vary depending on your fan type, how long you're using it, what setting it's on, and how much you pay for your energy. Do fans make a room cooler? While fans can't technically make a room cooler, they can make you feel cooler. Your body temperature is lowered as the air moves over your skin but a fan won't do much to tackle the heat inside your room. So if you don't plan on spending long in your room there's no point in leaving the fan on. How else can I keep cool in the heat? Sticking your bed sheets in the freezer can help to cool them down, according to TikTok star That Property Guy. Shutting your curtains and blinds during the day can also help your home to stay cool in the hot weather. You can also open the windows on both sides of your home to create a cooling through-breeze at no extra the cost. That Property Guy also recommended avoiding using the oven and turning off appliances that may release heat. Or you can place hot water bottles in the freezer to keep you cool overnight. And if you want to make your fan work harder, try putting a bowl of with water and ice in front of it to help cool down the house. 3
The Sun
09-06-2025
- Climate
- The Sun
Met Office map reveals where Brits will bask in 29C heat this WEEK as thunderstorms & ‘intense' downpours to hit
A MAP reveals where Brits will be basking in 29C sunshine this week, but parts of the country will also be battered by thunderstorms. With temperatures set to climb again this week, many of us will have our sights set on a visit to the local boozer or take in the rays on the beach or green space. 5 5 Following a patch of gloomy grey weather and scattered rainfall, revellers may enjoy temperatures as high as 29C on Friday in southern England. But these sunny conditions may be short lived, Met Office Meteorologist Craig Snell explained, as a plum of warm air from Iberia and France is set to kick in on Wednesday evening, bringing a chance of thunderstorms. He said: "After Wednesday, we start to draw up some very warm and humid air from Iberia and France, and that will make it quite humid across much of the UK and that humidity will potentially spark off some thunderstorms. "From late Wednesday and especially into Thursday, we start to see the risk of some thunderstorms around and that will continue as we go through Thursday and Friday and potentially into Saturday as well." The Met Office added that it would begin to feel increasingly humid on Thursday, bringing about the increased risk of some heavy or even thundery showers developing. Craig continued: "By the time we get to midweek, it will feel very different out there, with quite humid night times also becoming a good deal warmer than what we have been experiencing over the last couple of nights, so probably borderline uncomfortable for some people by day." This comes just days after the Met Office issued a severe weather warning for thunderstorms across southern England. The predicted 40mm of rainfall on Saturday was higher than what England saw during the entire month of May. Met Office data shows England recorded 32.8mm of rain last month – almost half the usual monthly average. Meanwhile, Brits abroad have been urged not to drink the beer amid a scorching 42-degree heatwave from Africa. Areas of the country roasted under extreme heat over the weekend - and the balmy temperatures look set to stay. Some spots were so hot the state forecaster, Aemet, was forced to issue weather warnings. Yellow and amber alerts came into force on Sunday - with Sevilla, Cordoba and Jaen in the south worst affected. Emergency guidance was issued to tourists and locals alike advising them on how to stay safe when it's sweltering. One suggestion likely unpopular with Brits on their hols was to avoid alcohol, because it has a dehydrating effect on the body. The advice is to drink water often, even if you're not thirsty, and avoid both alcohol and caffeine. It was also recommended to "dress smart", which means wearing loose-fitting clothes - particularly cotton or linen if possible. Lighter colours reflect the sun so can help you to stay cool. Another point is to simply stay indoors during times of peak temperatures, and certainly to avoid any strenuous activity under the sun. 5 5
