6 h. ago More hot and humid conditions in south and east after temperature tops 33C

It comes after the UK Health Security Agency extended amber heat health alerts for much of the country into Wednesday morning.

Politics

8 h. ago Wimbledon diary: SW19 hotter than Barbados while Sir David Beckham pays a visit

It was the hottest opening day on record amid.

Politics

10 h. ago Wimbledon: Alcaraz steps in to help fainting fan on scorching Centre Court at hottest first day of the tournament ever

The defending Wimbledon champion stopped play to help as medics and others rushed to aid a woman in her 70s

Events

12 h. ago Wimbledon spectator falls ill on Centre Court with Carlos Alcaraz match paused

On the hottest opening day in Wimbledon history, Alcaraz was 3-0 up in the fifth set against Fabio Fognini when the match was paused for a medical incident in the stands

Events

16 h. ago In Pictures: Sunny start to Wimbledon as England enjoys one of hottest June days

A temperature of 29.7C was recorded at Kew Gardens, setting a provisional record for the hottest start to the tennis championships.

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17 h. ago Wimbledon stars burn on hottest ever first day as 34C heat put eight UK regions on alert

Wimbledon has been hit with searing heat threatening to leave the player's iconic all-white match gear dripping in sweat as ball boys and girls have been issued with 'cooling scarves'

Events

17 h. ago Enter the heat dome: Britain heads for one of the hottest June days EVER as 'killer' heatwave causes havoc across Europe

Britain is bracing for a searing start to the week as a fierce 'heat dome' pushes temperatures towards record-breaking highs.

Events

18 h. ago Amber heat health alerts extended as June ends with one of its hottest days ever

Scientists warned heatwaves are becoming more frequent with climate change – and hot spells earlier in the summer are particularly dangerous.

Society

18 h. ago Weather warning extended to more of UK as temperatures soar towards 35C

Brits sweltering in scorching temperatures have had an amber heat health alert extended to more parts of the country with the mercury set to hit 35C in some areas

Events

18 h. ago Wimbledon organisers prepare for the heat as temperatures soar in SW19

It is forecast to be one of the hottest June days ever in parts of the UK.

Politics

19 h. ago Today could be hottest day of the year as Met Office warns UK temperatures to soar to 35C

If temperatures reach 34C or 35C, it would make it the hottest day of the year so far

Events

19 h. ago Tennis fans told NOT to travel to Wimbledon with queue 'at capacity' and crowds facing 'several hours to get in' in 34C on hottest opening day ever

Those who had opted for a slightly later lie-in faced disappointment then when they were told that non-ticket holders risk not getting in, or at best 'several hours' waiting in the queue.

Politics

22 h. ago Welcome to the heat dome: Britain braces for one of the hottest June days EVER as 'killer' heatwave strikes with 34C temperatures forecast on the first day of Wimbledon

Monday is set to be one of the hottest June days on record, with highs of 34C serving tennis fans a sweltering start to Wimbledon.

Events

25 h. ago UK weather: 'Severe' risks as 35C heatwave to cause hottest day of year today

England could hit a record temperature for June today as Europe swelters in a 42C 'heat dome' - Met Office forecasters say UK temperatures could reach 35C

Society

30 h. ago Monday set to be one of the hottest June days ever with temperatures to hit 34C

Parts of England and Wales are forecast to be hotter than holiday spots in Barbados, Jamaica and Mexico.

Events

34 h. ago Man casually strolls through town centre completely naked before doing rude act

WARNING, NUDITY: The man was seen walking through Newcastle-Under-Lyme town centre just after 5pm on June 28 - which was the hottest day of the year so far

Politics

37 h. ago Man seen strolling naked through town on hottest day of the year so far

Footage showed the man walking and running through the town centre with no clothes on

Politics

39 h. ago BBC weather forecaster Derek Brockway says heatwave 'likely' as temperatures to smash 30C in Wales

After something of an unpredictable period, Wales is set to be scorching on Monday, with one part set to see the hottest day of the year so far

Society

41 h. ago Hourly forecast this week as London gears up for hottest days of the year

Hourly forecast this week as London gears up for hottest days of the year  News Shopper

Politics

52 h. ago As Wimbledon prepares for its hottest opening day ever, players are offered longer breaks and fans told to wear wide

With the tournament braced for its hottest opening day tomorrow at a predicted high of 34C, the one thought occupying their minds is how to keep everyone cool.

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