58 m. ago Lidl shoppers say this is the 'best fan they've ever had' as heat set to soar to 30C

The hottest day of 2025 (June 19) so far is upon us and with the temperatures set to continue in excess of 30C into next week, Lidl customers say they have found the solution to keeping cool

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2 h. ago Heat exhaustion vs heatstroke: symptoms, treatment and when to seek help

The UK Health Security Agency has issued health warnings for babies and the elderly in most of England

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5 h. ago Britain sweats on the hottest day of the year: Temperatures of 32C (90F) today spark warnings for babies, the elderly and the vulnerable

Friday and Saturday nights will be uncomfortable for sleeping, with temperatures possibly staying above 20C (68F) in parts of the UK, which is known as a 'tropical night'.

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15 h. ago UK heatwave: Exact moment Brits face hottest ever June day with 38C grilling

A June record of 35.6C was set almost 50 years ago in Southampton’s Mayflower Park as bookies slash the odds of finally breaking that sweltering figure this month

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33 h. ago UK weather maps turn dark red as 33C heat bomb set to scorch England on 'hottest day of the year'

According to the Met Office, the first heatwave of the year could officially hit this weekend as weather maps show dark red temperatures soaring above 30C for the first time in 2025

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44 h. ago Yellow weather warning issued to most of England as heatwave hits with 32C temperatures

The UK HSA has issued a four-day yellow weather alert for most of England, pleading with people to check on their vulnerable neighbours, as temperatures soar to 32C this weekend

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49 h. ago London weather: Yellow heat warning issued as temperatures are forecast to reach 32C in the capital this week

The capital is set to sizzle this week as a heatwave brings scorching temperatures

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54 h. ago Brace for 2025's first heatwave: Met Office confirms temperatures of up to 32C are on the way for Britain this week

Forecasters are expecting the heat to build gradually in Britain over the coming days - and most areas will reach levels above the heatwave threshold of 25C (77F) to 28C (82F) by the weekend.

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68 h. ago Emergency services warn of wildfire risk before expected UK heatwave

Temperatures forecast to reach 32C in London on Saturday as authorities issue reminder to check on vulnerable peopleEmergency services have issued warnings over the increased risks of wildfires before an expected heatwave this weekend, with temperatures forecast to reach 32C in some parts of the country.Authorities reminded the public to check in with older people and those with health conditions as forecasters predicted a burst of heat expected to peak this weekend before easing early next week. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Scotland to roast in 26C heat as hottest day of year comes amid thunderstorms

Scotland bagged its hottest day of the year despite heavy downpours and it seems more of the same is to come

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5 d. ago Thunderstorms bring threat of flooding after hottest day of the year

Yellow Met Office weather warnings cover large parts of the country on Saturday.

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5 d. ago Shocking moment floodwater gushes down streets as parts of Britain are hit by intense thunderstorms on hottest day of the year

The UK recorded its warmest day of 2025 on Friday, with temperatures reaching a sizzling 29C, the Met Office said.

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6 d. ago Hot and humid Friday to end in thunderstorms, Met Office warns

Temperatures could hit 30C in parts of the country which would make it the hottest day of the year.

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6 d. ago Shock images as Plymouth swamped by thunderstorm floods amid UK weather warnings

Thunderstorms have hit the UK and are expected to continue into the weekend with major flooding for the southwest of England but forecasters also say the country could see its hottest day of the year

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7 d. ago London could see hottest day of the year this week as thunderstorms also forecast

A yellow heat warning has been issued for parts of the UK this week, including London

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7 d. ago Weather maps show UK could face hottest day of year so far with temperatures above Ibiza

The UK Health Security Agency has issued its first yellow heat-health alert of the year, running from 9pm Thursday to 8am Sunday, as Brits brace for the hottest day of the year so far

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7 d. ago UK could see hottest day of the year so far with thunderstorms set to hit

Temperatures may reach 30C on Friday but heavy rain is set to lash parts of the country.

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8 d. ago Met Office issues verdict on hottest day this week as UK temperatures soar to 30C

A mixed bag of weather is heading to the UK this week

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1 week ago Date when UK temperatures could rise up to 32C as heat maps turn red

Advanced weather maps of the UK suggest that the country could be in for a heatwave this month

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1 week ago Turnstile review – punk crossover quintet bring the heat to Brooklyn

Under the K Bridge, Brooklyn, New YorkOn the year’s hottest day, the band of the moment celebrated their new album with a buoyant live show featuring a surprise special guestIt’s only fitting that “Turnstile summer” – coined by Charli xcx herself – would kick off on Brooklyn’s hottest day yet. About 9,000 sweaty people crammed Under the K Bridge (yes, it’s literally under the Kosciuszko Bridge) on the 86F day to celebrate the release of the hardcore band’s new album, Never Enough.And there was plenty to celebrate for the Baltimore-based group, who have found themselves on the edge of the mainstream. Following their 2021 album Glow On, where frontman Brendan Yates traded in some screaming for singing over a blend of heavy riffs, soul and even dream pop, Turnstile has picked up three Grammy nominations, opened for Blink-182, received the aforementioned Charli xcx shoutout at Coachella and, this past week, found themselves on Jimmy Fallon’s Tonight Show to promote Never Enough. Continu...

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