A 78-year-old British pensioner was found dead in a hotel pool in Hersonissos, Crete, after falling ill while swimming, prompting a criminal investigation and the arrest of three individuals on suspicion of manslaughter by negligence. This incident follows a series of tragic deaths of British tourists in hotel pools abroad, including recent drownings in Majorca and Portugal.
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Has the British summer changed beyond recognition?
This summer in the UK has seen extreme weather, including heatwaves, hosepipe bans, flooding, and Storm Floris, leading to record warmth with the second-hottest June and fifth-hottest July on record. As perceptions of British summers shift due to climate change, the question arises whether the traditional view of mixed summers should be revised in light of these changes. Want More Context? 🔎
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