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Algae closures hit Camlough and Craigavon during summer crowds

Blue-green algae has returned to Camlough Lake and Craigavon Lakes, forcing closures and hurting summer trade as warnings remain in place.

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French beekeepers denounce lifting of pesticides ban

French beekeepers and environmental groups have condemned a new law allowing waivers for two banned pesticides, warning it could harm bees, biodiversity and honey production.

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How to see July’s full Buck Moon in the night sky

The July full Buck Moon will peak at 15:36 BST on 29 July, but will still appear full overnight on Tuesday and Wednesday. Clearer skies in parts of the UK may aid viewing.

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Another UK heatwave looms after cooler weekend

Temperatures are forecast to rise again next week, with another UK heatwave possible across England and parts of Wales and highs of 35C in the hottest areas.

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Nethy Bridge residents cleared to return after Cairngorms wildfire evacuation

Residents of Nethy Bridge can return home after evacuation as the Cairngorms wildfire major incident is stood down.

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Wildfires force mass evacuations in France and Spain

More than 250,000 people have fled wildfires in France and Spain as crews battle blazes near Bordeaux and Madrid, with evacuations, one death in València and EU reinforcements.

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Wildfires force mass evacuations in France and Spain

More than 250,000 people have evacuated in France and Spain as wildfires driven by heat and strong winds spread toward Bordeaux and trigger health warnings in Madrid.

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What you need to know about the hosepipe ban

Thames Water has imposed a hosepipe ban for 10.1 million customers amid dry weather and high demand. Some exemptions apply, and there is no end date set.

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France and Spain battle wildfires as Bordeaux suburbs evacuate

Wildfires forced evacuations near Bordeaux and in Spain, where authorities declared a national emergency and sought EU help as more than 200,000 people were affected.

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Madrid wildfires overwhelm firefighters as evacuations top 140,000

Firefighters near Madrid are struggling to contain a merged wildfire as Spain declares a national emergency. More than 140,000 people have been evacuated across Spain and south-west France.

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Police declare major incident as Cairngorms wildfire risk rises

Police Scotland has declared a major incident as a Cairngorms wildfire spreads towards Nethy Bridge, prompting the evacuation of residents and a major emergency response.

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Wildfires rage across Spain and France

Spain has declared a national emergency as wildfires spread, while France has ordered the evacuation of the entire Cap Ferret peninsula and tens of thousands near Bordeaux.

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