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Irish public warned of 'pollen bomb' that could wreak havoc in coming days during heatwave

Irish Star

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June 25, 2026

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Irish public warned of 'pollen bomb' that could wreak havoc in coming days during heatwave

“Hay fever extends beyond physical discomfort and actually affects the nervous system due to poor sleep and the heightened stress that follows, creating a sleep-stress cycle, Dr. Elisabetta Burchi said

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Health News | Mail Online

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· Jun 22, 2026

UK told to brace for pollen bomb triggered by 'stop-start' weather

UK told to brace for pollen bomb triggered by 'stop-start' weather

JOE.co.uk

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· Jun 26, 2026

Government issues statement on maximum working temperature as heatwave fries UK

It comes as the UK experienced its hottest ever June day this week Brits across the country are feeling the heat, as the mercury soars this week, and red weather warnings being issued for parts of the country. Earlier this week the previous amber warning was upgraded to a red ‘danger to life’ extreme heat []

RTL Today

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· Jul 6, 2026

Between 3am to 5am on Sunday 5 July: Trump's fireworks made Washington world's most polluted city

Washington briefly became the world's most polluted major city after a massive Independence Day fireworks display in the US capital caused dangerous spikes in air pollution, though rain later cleared the smoke.

The News Letter

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· Jun 25, 2026

Joint warmest June day ever for Northern Ireland - here are the hottest spots of the day

Today was the joint hottest June day ever recorded in Northern Ireland.

Sky News Australia

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· Jun 26, 2026

‘Absolutely ridiculous’: Concerns over UK heatwave dismissed as ‘hysteria’

Sky News contributor Adrian Hayes comments on the “hysteria” surrounding an extreme heatwave in the United Kingdom. “The hysteria … all the press, all the media are saying it’s the hottest June day ever. No, it’s the hottest since the 1880s,” Mr Hayes told Sky News host Steve Price. “It’s just absolutely ridiculous … just grin and bear it, and you know, it will pass.”

9 News Australia

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· Jul 10, 2026

UK residents swelter through heatwave | 9 News Australia

The UK is sweltering through another heatwave, with parts of Europe also feeling the heat. #9News #Heatwave #UK #Europe #Swelter

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Related coverage for "Irish public warned of 'pollen bomb' that could wreak havoc in coming days during heatwave": Health News | Mail Online — UK told to brace for pollen bomb triggered by 'stop-start' weather. JOE.co.uk — Government issues statement on maximum working temperature as heatwave fries UK. RTL Today — Between 3am to 5am on Sunday 5 July: Trump's fireworks made Washington world's most polluted city. The News Letter — Joint warmest June day ever for Northern Ireland - here are the hottest spots of the day. Sky News Australia — ‘Absolutely ridiculous’: Concerns over UK heatwave dismissed as ‘hysteria’. 9 News Australia — UK residents swelter through heatwave | 9 News Australia