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Summer Weather Disruptions
Severe weather conditions and heat waves have caused widespread disruptions across the UK. Fridges and freezers are breaking down due to extreme temperatures, while cooler and showery conditions are ending a record-breaking summer.
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BBC News
This year's multiple heat waves have increased the numbers of fridges and freezers breaking down.
2026-08-29 00:51 UTC
BBC News
Cooler and showery conditions will continue across the weekend and into Monday, bringing a record-breaking summer to a rather damp close as Matt Taylor explains.
2026-08-29 00:53 UTC