UK records hottest day of the year as western Europe swelters once again
Western Europe is experiencing multiple heat waves this summer. Britain and France have been particularly affected, with the UK recently recording its hottest day of the year. Large areas of the region continue to experience intense hot weather.
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4 sourcesUK records hottest day of the year as temperature hits 38.1 degrees C (100.6 F) in west London, Met Office says
Britain poised for a record hot summer as western Europe swelters under another heat wave
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5 sourcesBritain records its hottest day of the year as summer heat grips parts of Europe, in photos
Britain and France swelter again as western Europe is hit by another heat wave
Britain to swelter again as it looks poised for a record hot summer
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4 sourcesUK records hottest day of the year as western Europe swelters once again
Britain records hottest day of the year as western Europe swelters once again
Britain records its hottest day of the year as summer heat grips parts of Europe, in photos
UK records hottest day of the year as temperature hits 38.1 degrees C (100.6 F) in west London, Met Office says
Britain and France swelter again as western Europe is hit by another heat wave
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