In many regions of the UK, temperatures are expected to soar to 31 degrees Celsius today when thousands of festivalgoers go to Glastonbury. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued yellow heat health alerts across most of England, while NHS leaders have said the service is expecting ‘major disruption’. Although it is expected to be extremelyContinue reading “A Scorcher Of 31C Today In The UK”
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Wig No More
English courts could drop the requirement for barristers wearing wigs amid accusations they are ‘culturally insensitive’, it has been reported. After several barristers protested that the obligation to wear wigs discriminated against people with Afro-Caribbean hair, the judiciary is reportedly in negotiations to amend court dress standards. According to reports, judges are considering recommendations putContinue reading “Wig No More”
It’s Going To Be A Hot One!
Families are soaking up the heatwave at UK beaches on the last day before children return to schools as temperatures are set to hit 29C today. After a rather dismal summer, the start of autumn is bringing brighter days, with mercury forecast to hit highs of 32C by the middle of the week. Images showContinue reading “It’s Going To Be A Hot One!”
A Third Killer Heatwave Is Threatening Italy
Italian authorities have triggered yet another red alert for 17 cities with the third punishing heatwave in just two months set to blast the country. A dozen cities, Bologna, Bolzano, Florence, Frosinone, Latina, Palermo, Perugia, Rieti, Rome, Turin and Verona, were already hit with a red alert from yesterday. Genoa, Milan, Naples, Trieste and VeniceContinue reading “A Third Killer Heatwave Is Threatening Italy”
THE MONTHLY MOSQUITO 