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How the heatwave advice of 1976 compares to today
Those who have seen off heatwaves of old are convinced that grit, and a pint, are all you need to survive the Met Office's 'extreme heat' red alert this week.
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independent.co.uk
Water droughts to ruined harvests: What 1976 heatwave was really like
The record for the hottest June temperature of 35.6C was set in 1976 in Southampton
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mirror.co.uk
Met Office releases 'sobering' 45C heatwave prediction with devastating impacts
It is 50 years since the summer of 1976, and as the record for the hottest ever June day looks set to be broken, the Met Office has issued a chilling prediction for 2056
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How the 2026 heatwave compares to 1976’s record-breaking summer
The UK is entering extremely hot temperatures this week, as the Met Office warns parts of England and Wales could reach 39 to 40C. Comparisons are being drawn to the summer of…
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dailymail.com
How to survive the 'heatdome' - from where to park to sleeping soundly
Most of us enjoy sunny weather but with rail lines buckling, schools closing and essential services failing, this is clearly no ordinary heatwave.
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The great British bunk off: Workers and pupils stay home as 40C looms
For 15 consecutive days in 1976 the sun beat down on Britain and the temperature hovered at 32C (89.6F).
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theguardian.com
Workers jumping in fountains, tube windows smashed: how the Guardian reported the 1976 UK heatwave
26 June 1976: Paramedics are called out to over 40 fainting cases in Leeds, while overheating cars cause huge tailbacks
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UK heatwave to beat June 1976 record amid new ‘dangerous’ warning
The Met Office has issued a rare ‘red warning’ for temperatures which are expected to reach 39C
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What did you do during the 1976 heatwave? Share your memories with us
We want to hear from YOU: Britain is braced for an unprecedented heatwave with temperatures soaring - but we want to know what it was really like during 1976's famous heatwave.
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What the hottest places of 1976 look like today...
The previous top temperature of 35.6C, set during the legendary ten-week heatwave, was surpassed when the mercury reached 36.1C in Gosport, Hampshire..
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The summer Britain melted
This week as high temperatures send Britons flocking to beaches, parks and beer gardens, thoughts turn to the most famous heatwave of all - the Summer of 1976.
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UK heatwave breaks 50-year temperature record for June
Wednesday marked Britain’s hottest June day on record, with a provisional 35.7C breaking the benchmark set in 1976.
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How price of a British seaside holiday has changed since 1976 heatwave
Denis Healey was in charge of the nation's finances - and inflation was at 16%, with interest rates a painful 15%...so how much did Brits pay for their candy floss, pints, and B&B…
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Expert shares daily morning hack to survive 'heat strain' as temperatures soar
A heatwave expert from Australia has suggested a major tip to help Britons to manage during the latest heatwave, one which has seen temperatures rise close to 40C
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How the heatwave advice of 1976 compares to today
Those who have seen off heatwaves of old are convinced that grit, and a pint, are all you need to survive the Met Office's 'extreme heat' red alert this week.