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UK weather news – live: 'Red alert' issued for beaches as temperatures to reach 37C on hottest day of year
People could underestimate heat, which could cause dehydration and sunburn, Met Office warns Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-weather-hottest-day-heatwave-temperature-record-a9658826.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it with…
Coronavirus: Packed beaches pictured across England as infections rise and lockdown easing postponed
Friday marks hottest day of 2020 so far in UK as temperatures surpass 35C Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/coronavirus-england-beaches-bournemouth-social-distancing-crowds-a9648781.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it…
Mystery of origin of Stonehenge megaliths solved
Archaeologists have pinpointed the source of the stones to an area 15 miles north of the site. Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-53580339 Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story…
The UK will soon have wild bison for the first time in 6,000 years
In 2022, four bison will be released in Kent, marking the first time wild bison have roamed in the United Kingdom in six millennia. Similar…
Russian cyberattackers pose ‘urgent threat’ to British security, report finds
“Russian influence in the U.K. is the new normal,” according to the report by Parliament’s intelligence and security committee. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/russia-launched-cyberattacks-disinformation-campaigns-u-k-according-study-n1234436 Droolin’ Dog sniffed out…
Conversion therapy: What is it and why is it still legal in Britain?
Boris Johnson has described the practice as ‘absolutely abhorrent’ Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gay-conversion-therapy-what-is-it-legal-uk-boris-johnson-ban-a9630601.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it with you. The Article Was…
Banksy’s pro-mask graffiti in London Tube washed away by cleaning crew
Last week, street artist Banksy, disguised as a London Underground cleaner, painted an excellent artwork inside a train car urging people to wear face coverings…
Loch Ness: How to see the world's most famous body of water
A new 360-degree trail charts the circumference of Loch Ness. Helen Coffey heads to Inverness to take a look Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/uk/inverness-loch-ness-360-trail-scotland-hiking-walking-cycling-caledonian-sleeper-a9365766.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out…
Defiant Black Lives Matter protester replaces British slave trader statue
“It was like an electrical charge of power was running through me,” protester Jen Reid said of the moment depicted in the sculpture. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/british-slave-trader-statue-replaced-sculpture-black-lives-matter-protester-n1233862…
The best beach cottages in the UK
Forget schlepping to the beach – wake up with the sea and sand on your doorstep Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/uk/best-beach-cottage-uk-holiday-homes-seaside-view-a9446446.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and…
Driver charged with speeding at 143mph on A-road in Scottish Highlands
Police say speeding incident took place near Inverness on Friday evening Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/scottish-highlands-driver-charged-143mph-a-road-speeding-a9616426.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it with you. The…
Coronavirus: Packed Soho scenes spark concern as pubs and bars reopen
Latest figures show R rate range has risen above 1 in London Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/coronavirus-soho-london-twitter-bars-pubs-cases-latest-a9601976.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it with you….
Here’s What The UK’s “First Dedicated Socially Distanced Music Venue” Will Look Like
The first socially distanced venue is about to open in the UK. SSD Concerts, the promoters behind the This Is Tomorrow Festival, will open Virgin…
Why is UK recycling being dumped by Turkish roadsides?
The UK sends more plastic waste to Turkey than to any other country but not all of it reaches recycling plants. Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-53181948/why-is-uk-recycling-being-dumped-by-turkish-roadsides Droolin’ Dog…
Beaches and parks packed with people – and litter – as thousands defy lockdown to enjoy hottest day of the year
Images show empty beer bottles, bbqs, tents and laughing gas canisters strewn across beauty spots after 32C weather Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/beaches-coronavirus-lockdown-uk-weather-litter-bournemouth-south-end-a9585236.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this…
Beachgoers get stuck in mud flats attempting to reach the sea in Weston-super-Mare
Weston Coastguard Rescue Team said it was called out 55 times on Wednesday Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/weston-super-mare-beach-people-stuck-mudflats-sea-a9585311.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it with…
Guinness using leftover beer from closed pubs to fertilise Christmas trees during lockdown
‘It’s been a tough time in the brewery,’ director of operations at Guinness in Dublin states Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/guinness-leftover-beer-pubs-bars-closed-christmas-trees-fertilise-ireland-a9582496.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and…
'The Poo Lagoon': Farmers dump slurry at quarry-turned-tourist-attraction to deter lockdown visitors
‘Action has been taken after a huge amount of people trespassing and travelling from all over the country,’ say local residents Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/blue-lagoon-buxton-quarry-slurry-poo-harpurs-hill-tourists-a9578821.html Droolin’ Dog…
‘Astonishing’ giant circle of pits found at Stonehenge
• A 1.2 mile (2km) wide circle of large shafts was found, measuring over 10 meters wide and 5 meters deep. • The holes surround…
Man beaten with hammer as he lay in bed in racist attack
‘This was vicious attack on a defenceless man in his own home,’ police say Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/dungiven-hammer-attack-racist-hate-crime-northern-ireland-police-a9575116.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it…
Scotland lockdown: What are the new rules in phase two of easing restrictions?
The first minister updated the roadmap on Thursday 18 June at lunchtime Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/scotland-lockdown-rules-nicola-sturgeon-speech-uk-update-plan-end-date-exit-a9525926.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it with you….
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