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Over 1,200 UK Schools Close Amid Record-Breaking Heatwave and Red Heat Warning

More than 1,200 schools and nurseries across England and Wales are either fully or partially closed as the UK faces record-breaking temperatures. The Met Office has issued a rare red warning for extreme heat, signaling severe …

By Abbie Brown · Thursday 25 June 2026 · 2 min read

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Birmingham Heatwave Red Warning Issued as Temperatures Soar to 33°C

Birmingham and the wider West Midlands are currently enduring a severe heatwave, with temperatures reaching a scorching 33°C. In response to the extreme weather, authorities have issued a red warning, the highest level of …

By Rebecca Duffy · Wednesday 24 June 2026 · 1 min read