Image source, PAImage caption, The UK Health Security Agency has extended a red heat health alertByJoe SkirkowskiWest of EnglandPublished24 June 2026 A red heat health alert has been extended as temperatures across the west of England soar. The UK Health Security Agency has extended the warning – which covers the south-west as well as parts of central and southern England – from 23:00 BST on Thursday to the same time on Friday. Great Western Railway cancelled the majority of what were left of its Wednesday services between Bristol Temple Meads and London Paddington, as well as a number of local services. "In the hot weather, the overhead lines that provide power to the trains can expand and sag, so to avoid damaging the lines, trains must travel more slowly," the rail operator said. It asked passengers to make essential journeys only. The operator added that tickets purchased for Wednesday or Thursday would also be valid for use on Friday, Monday and Tuesday.
Published: June 24, 2026 5:04 pm
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