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Lead BBC weather presenter and meteorologist. Mostly R4 Today, 5 Live and BBC Breakfast | Ex-RAF Officer | Author ‘What Does Rain Smell Like?’
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How a new era of heatwaves could shake up the school calendar

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By Simon King Verified
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Over the past two weeks, the sound of children has returned to Scotland's school playgrounds. Their summer breaks began in late June or early July and ended in mid-August. It's an academic year replicated in other European countries too. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, however, children will not return until early September.
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Is another UK heatwave on the way in September? Original

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By Simon King Verified
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Image source, Getty Images BySimon King Lead Weather Presenter Published 8 minutes ago While wet weather is forecast for many this week, some long-range forecasts are suggesting further dry and sunny spells in September. Many of us have experienced the first bit of rain in around two months as the weather turned more unsettled on Tuesday. This change in weather patterns will also bring lower temperatures through this week, perhaps falling to around 2 to 4C below the mid-August average.
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UK to turn cooler with rain after exceptional heat and dry spell Original

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Image source, Getty Image caption, Rain forecast to hit this week will be welcome for many BySimon King Lead Weather Presenter Published 6 minutes ago Following a record-breaking summer of extreme heat and prolonged dry weather, UK weather patterns are set to change. Wisley in Surrey has now notched up 60 days with no recorded rainfall. Significant rain has been lacking elsewhere with most areas of England and Wales in drought.
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