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'Potentially record-breaking' temperatures across South West

Warm temperatures in June "are potentially going to be record-breaking", according to a Met Office meteorologist. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) upgraded an amber heat health alert to red for Devon and Cornwall, which is in force until 23:00 BST on Thursday. Alex Deakin, from the Met Office, said the length of the warm spell was "very unusual" - adding the "exceptional" temperatures would reach the mid to high-30s in some areas. BBC broadcast meteorologist Bee Tucker said a heatwave was "likely" in the South West by the end of Wednesday, with temperatures likely to reach 30C and 35C (86F and 95F) respectively in Cornwall and Devon. Deakin said: "It's really unusual, we're likely to push if not break records for June, even in Cornwall, but certainly across the rest of the UK." He urged people to follow water safety rules and warned of cold water shock. He said the UKHSA heat alert focused on a health impact where as the Met Office issued extreme heat warnings for when temperatures were "pushing records". He said temperatures would vary across Cornwall due to the coast. He added inland areas were set to be in the mid-30s on Tuesday and Wednesday, while coastal areas would be i

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Can the UK kick its cod habit? Fish and chip shop favourite slips down the menu as prices soar

The cost of the traditional takeaway has doubled since 2019, and more outlets are trying to tempt customers with cheaper options such as coley, pollack and hake In late April, visitors to Harbour Lights in Falmouth,…

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UK weather: Hottest June day on record likely as heatwave conditions build

The UK is likely to experience its hottest June day on record on Tuesday with temperatures forecast to rise above 35C (95F). Heat will build through the middle of the week, potentially reaching 40C - less than one…

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'Potentially record-breaking' temperatures across South West

Warm temperatures in June "are potentially going to be record-breaking", according to a Met Office meteorologist. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) upgraded an amber heat health alert to red for Devon and Cornwall,…

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The cost of the traditional takeaway has doubled since 2019, and more outlets are trying to tempt customers with cheaper options such as coley, pollack and hake In late April, visitors to Harbour Lights in Falmouth, Cornwall, may have…

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The UK is likely to experience its hottest June day on record on Tuesday with temperatures forecast to rise above 35C (95F). Heat will build through the middle of the week, potentially reaching 40C - less than one degree Celsius below the…

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T2 · Outlet reportBBCJun 22, 2026

Warm temperatures in June "are potentially going to be record-breaking", according to a Met Office meteorologist. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) upgraded an amber heat health alert to red for Devon and Cornwall, which is in force…

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