UK heatwave prompts event‑hosting tips and legal advice on hedge disputes

Temperatures across England and Wales are forecast to rise above 37 °C, with some areas possibly reaching 40 °C, prompting a red heat‑health alert from the UK Health Security Agency. Event planner Matthew Shaw advises residents to keep outdoor gatherings simple, using shade, fans, cooler menus and ample hydration, and to schedule events for cooler twilight hours.

Employment lawyer Daniel Barnett explains that homeowners can invoke the Anti‑social Behaviour Act 2003 to address overgrown hedges that block garden light. He notes four criteria: the hedge must obstruct light or access, consist mainly of evergreen plantings, exceed two metres in height, and diminish reasonable enjoyment of the property. If these are met, residents may apply to their council for a remedial notice requiring the neighbour to trim the hedge.