Heatwaves59 mins ago'Brief splash' of rain not enough, forecasters sayRain is forecast in the West Country this weekend, but a yellow heat health alert is in place.59 mins ago2 hrs agoHow do steam railways tackle lineside fire risks?Swanage Railway and the Watercress Line implement safety measures to allow steam trains to run.2 hrs ago6 hrs agoSocial media helps farmer in race to sell fruitThe recent hot weather saw Joe Hamer's strawberries ripening faster than he could sell them.6 hrs ago11 hrs agoHeatwave anxiety can make you feel 'incredibly helpless' - here's how to manage itExtreme heat can take a toll on mental health - and young people and women are among the groups most at risk, according to one study. 11 hrs ago16 hrs agoFrance evacuates 20,000 as wildfires spread in south-westMost of those evacuated were tourists from campsites around Arcachon Bay in France's Gironde region.16 hrs ago17 hrs ago'Groundwater scheme being used more than ever'As temperatures rise, the EA says it now uses the scheme every year - it used to be one in four.17 hrs ago20 hrs agoCan you be fined for using a hosepipe?Ben Rich looks at what is and isn't allowed during a hosepipe ban.20 hrs ago1 day agoThames Water issues hosepipe ban for 10m customersThe water company said high temperatures and a lack of rainfall have forced it to act.1 day ago1 day agoHow can we adapt buildings to cope with heatwaves?Experts say significant changes need to be made in the coming years as the planet warms.1 day ago...
