Veteran Spanish conservative politician shot in face in Madrid street
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'Ghost garden' discovered at country home due to intense heatwave
The UK heatwave has uncovered a "ghost garden" at a British country house. The scorching temperatures have caused the outline of the Victorian formal garden at Gawthorpe Hall, near Burnley, to re-emerge on its front lawn. Aerial photographs capture the traces of the footpaths of the Victorian parterre garden, which was installed in the 1860s. The garden was removed after the Second World War due to maintenance costs but often re-emerges during summer months as various soil types dry at different rates. Built-in the Elizabethan era, the hall was remodeled in the 1850s by noted architect Sir Charles Barry, who sketched out plans for the Houses of Parliament. Sign up for our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Barry also re-designed the gardens at both the front and back of the property. The one at the back is smaller and was kept after the Second World War, but the front one became too onerous to maintain and was removed in 1946. It comes as Britain has baked in 30C heat, prompting an amber heat alert from the UK Health Authority. So much so, now employers are being urged to relax dress codes and let staff work at cooler times of the day. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) said the current temperatures for June, and the record-breaking temperatures reached last summer, show that helping workers during extreme heat must be a priority for employers. Spokeswoman Clare Owen said: "The updated yellow heat-health alert, as well as the extreme heat we experienced in 2022, should serve as a wake-up call for all employers. "We know that employers are under pressure and we don’t want to add to their burden, but climate change means we’re likely to get hotter summers and that could have a big impact on the workforce of this country." TUC general secretary Paul Nowak added: "We’ve all been enjoying the sunny weather after a cold start to the year, but working in sweltering conditions can be unbearable and dangerous, whether it’s in an overheated shop, a baking office, or outdoors in the direct sun." "Indoor workplaces should be kept cool, with relaxed dress codes and flexible working to make use of the coolest hours of the day. "Employers must make sure outdoor workers are protected with regular breaks, lots of fluids, plenty of sunscreen and the right protective clothing." Credit: SWNS. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
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The Quarry, High On Life Reportedly Were Planned as 'Signature' Stadia Releases
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Federal government reaches settlement deal with ACLU over migrant family separations
The federal government will not be allowed to separate migrant families under a zero-tolerance policy like the controversial measure former President Donald Trump's administration pursued, according to a settlement deal filed Monday.
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White House Examines Worker Surveillance, AI Ahead of Rules Push
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2023-05-24 02:30
Gunfire in Pittsburgh neighborhood prompts evacuations, draws large police response
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Illinois top court upholds state's assault weapons ban
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Nigeria to Tighten Rules to Curb Raw Mineral Exports
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2023-10-24 14:09
Philippines October inflation likely within 5.1%-5.9% - central bank
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NeoCurrency Taps Gift Card Agency Vet Eric Thiegs to Accelerate Growth and Innovation
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2023-09-05 21:10
Record temperatures have nothing on these portable ACs on sale at Amazon
July has been the hottest month on record. Ever. If you've survived without central AC
2023-08-01 02:19
UBS says reports of DOJ probe into Russia sanctions evasion are wrong
Swiss multinational investment bank UBS says it is not aware of a probe by the US Department of Justice into suspected compliance-related missteps by its subsidiary Credit Suisse that reportedly allowed Russian clients to skirt sanctions.
2023-10-01 02:01
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