UK heatwave and wildfires across the UK 

The UK is being treated to some gorgeous sunshine at the moment, and the sizzling heat is expected to last a little longer. A UK heatwave is on the way this Easter break, so it’s no surprise the weather is a top conversation. 

There has been an outbreak of wildfires across the UK, and the Met Office has put further warnings in place for potential outbreaks ahead of the mini-heatwaves.

As the Easter holidays begin in Britain, many sun seekers will have booked their annual trips to Spain – but if you’re heading to Spain this holiday, be prepared for backlash as locals protest against over-tourism and the housing crisis.

Further wildfires tackled following Mournes gorse blaze

Explainer: The carries a slight bias through its passive construction and choice of the word “tackled,” which frames the response as active and effective without scrutinising causes or preparedness. The focus remains on action rather than accountability, subtly shifting attention away from potential policy or environmental failures.

• The Irish News says firefighters have spent another day tackling fresh wildfires in the Mourne Mountains and Co Antrim following a huge weekend gorse blaze. The fires reported on Sunday followed a huge blaze in the Hilltown area of Co Down the day before that police are investigating as arson.

Deputy First Minister slams ‘wanton destruction’ after gorse blazes devastate Mourne mountains

Explainer: The headline carries a clear emotional bias through its dramatic language. Words like “slams” and “wanton destruction” heighten the sense of outrage and assign blame, framing the blazes as not just destructive but also senseless and possibly deliberate, which may influence the reader’s perception before any investigation or context is provided.

• Belfast Telegraph says the deputy first minister has slammed ‘wanton destruction’ of Northern Ireland’s natural landscape after another huge blaze engulfed a vast stretch of the Mourne Mountains. 

UK weather ‘hotter‘ than parts of Spain amid wildfire warnings

Explainer: The headline shows subtle bias by using the word “hotter” in quotation marks, which can suggest surprise or exaggeration. This framing adds a sensational tone, drawing attention to the unusual nature of the UK’s weather, while linking it to “wildfire warnings” may heighten alarm and imply a climate-related crisis without deeper context.

• Sky News says the UK will be hotter than parts of Spain as wildfire warnings are issued. 

Police warning as large wildfire rages near country park

Explainer: The headline carries a subtle bias by using the word “rages,” which conveys intensity and danger, possibly heightening the sense of panic or urgency. The mention of a “police warning” reinforces a sense of threat, framing the situation as more urgent and alarming, while the proximity to a “country park” may evoke concerns about public safety and environmental damage.

• Wales Online reports on a fire near a Welsh country park, and local residents have been told to keep windows and doors shut. Fire crews have been dealing with a number of grass and wildfires in recent days as south Wales experiences a period of dry weather, and there was a strong breeze on Saturday.

Dust off the suncream .. It’s getting hot, folks! Easter Sunny!!

Explainer: The headline carries a playful and casual bias through its informal tone and exclamation marks. Phrases like “getting hot” and “Easter Sunny!!” create an upbeat, almost celebratory atmosphere.

• The Daily Star reports Britain will be hotter than Australia as the Easter school holidays begin with 24C highs and wall-to-wall sunshine. 

UK weather: ‘Mini heatwave‘ forecast as temperatures set to spike in 92 counties

Explainer: The headline introduces bias through the phrase “Mini heatwave,” which, in quotation marks, suggests both surprise and a hint of trivialisation. The term “spike” also intensifies the impact of the temperature rise, while emphasizing that it will affect a wide area (“92 counties”), potentially exaggerating the significance of the weather event and implying widespread disruption.

• Daily Mirror reports weather forecasters expect temperatures across the UK to rise once again in just a few days’ time. According to the Met Office, temperatures today aren’t expected to rise much above 17C – and that looks to be the case for much of next week too. But weather forecasters suggest next weekend should bring more improved conditions once more, with afternoon temperatures rising as high as 20C – possibly beyond – in several parts of the country. All 92 counties across the UK will be impacted by the heat blast.

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Spain protests as holidaymakers plan Easter break in the sun

Holidaymakers are planning an Easter break in Spain, where they are set to be met with mass protests and backlash. Locals in Spain are protesting the over tourism of much of their country and the massive housing crisis in the popular tourist hotspot.

With the sun shining at home and massive outrage at tourists, might British holidaymakers skip their annual trip to Spain?

Summer of discontent: Brit tourists face wave of protests

Explainer: The headline evokes historical associations with unrest and dissatisfaction, suggesting a larger, more disruptive pattern. The term “wave of protests” further intensifies the idea of widespread chaos, implying that British tourists will be heavily affected, thus framing the situation in a negative and alarming light.

• The Daily Mirror reports that British tourists are being warned to expect a summer of disruption in Spain. After thousands protested across Spain at the weekend against a housing crisis blamed on tourism, it is now feared militants could block airports, beaches and other attractions.

Spain fears: Unhappy holidays

Explainer: The headline introduces a sense of anxiety or dread, implying that something negative is looming. “Unhappy holidays” further reinforces this sense of discomfort or dissatisfaction, framing the holiday experience in a distinctly negative light, potentially shaping readers’ expectations of their holiday experience in Spain.

• Daily Record reports that holidaymakers could face significant disruptions this summer in Spain due to a wave of anti-tourism protests, with activists potentially targeting airports, beaches, and other popular tourist destinations.