Empty reservoirs, ladybirds and sunstroke: remembering the UK heatwave of 1976
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Britain recorded its hottest June temperature on record, with a provisional 37.7°C in Lingwood, Norfolk, breaking the previous record of 35.6°C from the 1976 heatwave. The article also recalls that the 1976 heatwave saw temperatures reach 36°C. This matters because it highlights the trend of increasing extreme heat events in the UK.
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Record-breaking temperatures
A provisional temperature of 37.7C was recorded in Lingwood, Norfolk on Friday 26 June.
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Britain reached its hottest June temperature on record.
The Guardian- Record-breaking temperatures
- Link to climate crisis
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Loaded language removed<p>As Britain reached its hottest June temperature on record, readers recall the summer when temperatures hit 36C</p><p>The <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jun/26/uk-government-urged-to-act-on-devastating-impact-of-heatwaves">recent heatwave in the UK</a> broke the previous June record of 35.6C, recorded <a…
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Britain reached its hottest June temperature on record.
The GuardianA provisional temperature of 37.7C was recorded in Lingwood, Norfolk on Friday 26 June.
The GuardianThis temperature broke the previous record reached on 28 June 1976 and on 29 June 1957.
The GuardianThe 1976 heatwave saw temperatures hit 36C.
The GuardianBias & Framing
- availability_heuristic: readers recall the summer when temperatures hit 36C,remembering the UK heatwave of 1976
- fear_amplification: devastating impact of heatwaves,climate crisis new normal