hot weather

Keep animals safe in warm weather

With temperatures set to soar to 20C this week, the RSPCA is issuing advice to pet owners to ensure their animals are comfortable and happy in the heat.

The Met Office has predicted highs of 20C on Saturday and Sunday, prompting the RSPCA to remind pet owners to consider their animals over the summer weather.

Just as cold, wintry weather can pose a risk to animals, hot...

Devon GP urges people to stay cool in hot weather as heatwave level is raised

A GP from Devon has urged people to stay cool in the hot weather and to look after elderly and vulnerable friends and neighbours as the Met Office today (Thursday 18 July) raised the heatwave level for Devon up to category three.

This means there is a 90 per cent probability of heatwave conditions between 0900 on Thursday and 2100 on Friday in Devon.

Recent high temperatures...

Take care in the hot weather, says Devon GP

With summer finally here and hot weather expected for the next month, a doctor from Devon has reminded people to take care and look out for elderly and vulnerable friends and neighbours.

The Met Office has predicted a heatwave for most of the country for the rest of July and possibly into August.

Dr Prue Mitchell, a GP from Exmouth and clinical lead for cancer for the Eastern...