8 h. ago Ayrshire library set to temporarily close as new heating and air conditioning unit installed

Plans are in place for anyone wishing to borrow or return books while the facility is closed.

Society

23 h. ago Desperate passengers trapped on Thameslink trains amid 34C highs evacuated on tracks

Over 1,800 passengers were evacuated after being stuck on sweltering trains with no air conditioning when a fault brought an entire rail line to a halt in 34C heat

Politics

25 h. ago Drivers warned that trying to stay cool this weekend could see them fined

Motorists should be wary when using their air conditioning in the hot weather

Events

26 h. ago Love Island's Shaughna Phillips finds 'incredible' portable air conditioning unit for under £70

Shaughna was struggling to sleep in the heatwave and asked her followers for a 'miracle' - which she later found in the form of a portable air cooler

Economics

26 h. ago Shaughna Phillips finds 'incredible' £69 air conditioning unit after asking for 'a miracle'

The Love Island star joins the rest of the UK in hoping for a cooling miracle as the country battles sleepless heatwave nights

Economics

52 h. ago How hot does it have to be for schools to close during UK heatwave?

Government guidance says schools should ensure children are "safe and comfortable" in the warm weather

Politics

54 h. ago The new (affordable) Dyson fan is what everyone needs in a heatwave

With a cheaper price than expected, the Dyson Cool CF1 Fan could be one of Dyson’s best air conditioning products yet

Politics

54 h. ago Exclusive: Tube hammerblow as £3billion fleet of new Piccadilly line trains delayed by a year

First ‘deep-level’ air-conditioned Tube train not due to enter service until second half of 2026

Economics

55 h. ago Heatwave maps reveal one spot in London is 7C hotter than close neighbours

A temperature map has revealed the hottest and coolest parts of London as parts of the country could be hit with 34C heat this weekend

Politics

58 h. ago Heatwave shoppers 'ditch' fans for 'more effective' air conditioning unit reduced to £39 from £150

One way of keeping your home cool during a heatwave is to invest in an air conditioning unit, but this can sometimes be an expensive solution

Economics

3 d. ago Forget flimsy fans – this Meaco air conditioner turned my cottage into a cool retreat during the June heatwave

I tested the MeacoCool MC Series Pro 7000 BTU during June’s muggy weather – and it transformed my overheated stone cottage into a perfectly chilled retreat.

Society

3 d. ago Met Office weather maps show hottest places in Wales as heatwave officially begins

Temperatures are set to creep close to 30C in the coming days, but is the heat going to last?

Society

3 d. ago 'I bought a Meaco air conditioner and it's saving me from the heatwave'

After researching air conditioners for ages, I'm glad I opted to buy a portable one last year

Society

3 d. ago EcoFlow Wave 3 review: upgraded portable air con now better and cheaper

EcoFlow’s latest Wave 3 portable air conditioning system brings meaningful upgrades, with better cooling, a new battery option, and a more wallet-friendly price – making it one of the most appealing off-grid climate solutions for campers and caravanners.

Politics

4 d. ago Chicago hospital evacuated over ‘catastrophic’ loss of air conditioning causing ‘oven

Weiss Memorial Hospital said its aging air conditioning system caused a “catastrophic” loss that left patients stuck in warm rooms before they evacuated.

Politics

4 d. ago Will the heatwave reach Scotland as Met Office issues yellow heat warnings

Warm air has been boosted by weather conditions from Europe but will Scotland feature in the UK heatwave?

Events

5 d. ago Amazon shoppers rave about portable air conditioner 'you didn't know you needed'

The Yonlich portable air conditioner is £79.99 and only available on Amazon

Politics

6 d. ago 10 best portable air conditioners to keep you cool in the summer, tried and tested

Move these handy portable ACs between rooms to circulate a deliciously icy breeze

Politics

8 d. ago Parklife 2025 in pictures so far as heavy rain fails to dampen spirits and good vibes

The festival is set to host close to 80,000 people at Heaton Park today

Events

1 week ago Pentagon to reportedly deploy hundreds of US marines to Los Angeles

Reports say battalion to be sent to LA ‘temporarily’ but Trump reportedly not set to invoke Insurrection ActHundreds of active-duty US marines are to be deployed in Los Angeles, it was reported on Monday, making good on Donald Trump’s threat to send more troops to the city to quash protests against government immigration raids and deportations.A US official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, told news agency Reuters that a battalion of 700 marines, reportedly from the Twentynine Palms base in southern California, would be sent to Los Angeles “temporarily”. This was despite a relatively quiet day of protests in the city. Continue reading...

Politics