45 m. ago UK weather maps show dark red as half a month's rain to brutally end heatwave

Temperatures were expected to exceed 30C on Thursday across the UK - and are anticipated to rise again on Saturday to 38C in the East of England - but rain is coming

Society

60 m. ago £28 family sunscreen among brands to fail safety testing, Which? finds

Ultrasun Family SPF30 failed Which?’s tests despite costing £28 for 150ml.

Economics

60 m. ago Families urged to avoid this popular sun cream after it failed safety tests

Research by consumer group Which? found two sun creams that failed its safety checks - plus others that others, including budget brands that passed with flying colours

Events

2 h. ago Brits warned NOT to dry clothes outdoors during heatwave to avoid health risk

Experts have warned people they could risk aggravating a specific health condition if they're tempted to hang their clothes outside to dry during the heatwave this week

Events

3 h. ago Impersonator took theory driving test for person who couldn't speak English

Qounain Khan, 23, was caught pretending to be the registered test taker after attending a test centre in Cardiff.

Politics

4 h. ago UK weather: Temperatures pass 32C as first UK area enters heatwave

UK weather: Temperatures pass 32C as first UK area enters heatwave  BBC

Society

4 h. ago Enzo Maresca has not spoken to Mykhailo Mudryk since May, manager reveals

Chelsea manager still trusts wingerMudryk faces ban after failed drugs testEnzo Maresca has said he has not spoken to Mykhailo Mudryk since the Football Association announced on Wednesday that the Chelsea winger has been charged with doping offences. Mudryk is facing a four-year ban if he is found guilty by the FA of taking a banned substance.Maresca said he still trusts the Ukraine international and plans to check on his welfare soon, but Chelsea’s head coach added that he has had no contact with the 24-year-old since May. “I spoke with Misha in Poland when we played the Conference League final,” he said. “I didn’t speak with him since that time. Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago New mum suddenly dies from common condition as patients sent urgent warning before 30C heatwave

On one of the hottest days of the year in 2017, Dominique Hornsey suddenly collapsed and died after struggling to breathe in the boiling heat. Now her sister is sharing her story to warn others this heatwave

Events

5 h. ago Duhan van der Merwe hits back at ‘SpringJock’ jibes: ‘I know how hard I’ve worked to get here’

Flying winger brushes off allegiance jibes and cannot wait for Australia after a testing Lions tour in 2021Duhan van der Merwe does not want to shake hands. It is not that the hulking Scotland winger is being rude – he is polite to a fault – but after a gruelling gym session the British & Irish Lion has blisters as big as golf balls. A fist bump – a touch daunting given the size of his biceps – must suffice.Van der Merwe’s war wounds are the first indication that public perception about him can be misleading and there are many to follow in the ensuing half-hour. From an impassioned response to accusations he is a “SpringJock”, to discussing why he runs roughshod over England once a year, Van der Merwe is illuminating company. Continue reading...

Events

5 h. ago Brits face giving up Weetabix and Corn Flakes because of heatwaves, say boffins

Scientists from the US modelled the future farming impact in 54 different countries for six crops: corn, soybean, barley, wheat, rice and cassava - and some scary results were found

Politics

5 h. ago Looking to cool off during summer heatwave? Heatmap reveals London’s hottest and coolest boroughs as temperatures hit 32C

It comes after the capital recorded the hottest day of the year so far and an amber heat health alert was issued for England

Events

5 h. ago The best photos as people enjoy Barry Island on hottest day of the year so far

It looks like the hot, sunny weather is here to stay with the Met Office warning the UK could experience heatwave conditions over the weekend

Culture

5 h. ago Lily Allen, 40, in 'midlife crisis' after lonely nightclub visit with 'cool cats'

Singer Lily Allen has opened up about a 'midlife crisis' as she reflected on her night life activities, and claimed she doesn't mind having night out alone with youngsters

Events

6 h. ago UK set for 'uncomfortable heat' as 34C scorcher leads to 'intense thunderstorms'

The Met Office has warned that despite the cooler temperatures compared to southern areas, intense thunderstorms could be developing across portions of north Wales, northern England and southern Scotland

Events

6 h. ago Elon Musk makes HUGE mistake while revealing second drug test to the world

Elon Musk has struck back at journalists again after reports claimed he was regularly using drugs, but the billionaire may have made a critical error that endangers his privacy.

Events

6 h. ago Cape Cod summer hotspot testing its sewage for cocaine to find out how hard islanders have been partying

Nantucket officials hope the research will benefit prevention and intervention programs

Politics

6 h. ago Elon Musk's drug test in doubt as hidden clues raise more questions for doctors

Tech tycoon and former First Buddy Elon Musk is speaking out about the media's attention on his alleged drug use in a way some say will do nothing to refute the rumors.

Events

6 h. ago Dyson purifier hot + cool formaldehyde: The £700 air purifier that tackles heatwaves and hay fever

Heat, pollutants and bacteria circulate the air we breathe – Dyson’s clever device aims to combat them

Society

6 h. ago Charlotte Tilbury launches extension of '10 years younger' stick called ‘amazing for mature skin’

The sticks are packed full of effective skincare ingredients, with 90% of testers agreeing that it minimises the look of fine lines, and 95% saying that skin looked plumper

Events

6 h. ago Best cooling mattress toppers, tried and tested in a heatwave

Beat the heat with tested toppers from Woolroom, Simba and Panda

Politics