12 h. ago Gym comes up with clever way to keep fitness fans cool during heatwave

For those of us who like to stay in shape, hot weather can prove to be a real stumbling block - but one fitness centre has found a clever solution to this problem

Sport

20 h. ago Rock legend is unrecognizable as he enjoys a rare outing in LA... can you guess who it is?

A rock legend was seen embarking on a rare excursion in Los Angeles last week while enjoying the hot summer weather - can you guess who it is?

Politics

25 h. ago 'I visited idyllic beach during heatwave and couldn't believe what washed up on shore'

Locals hoping to make the most of the hot weather by heading to the beach were left spooked after they found tens of sea creatures had washed up on the shore

Society

27 h. ago Nine parts of England that won't be hit by 36C heatwave next week

New weather maps have turned red for the middle of the month, indicating the next period of very hot weather and a 36C heatwave for parts of the UK

Events

28 h. ago California’s Madre Fire surges across 52,000 acres to become state’s biggest blaze this year

The Madre Fire has more than doubled the size of California’s second-largest wildfire this year, as it races through the Los Padres National Forest

Events

43 h. ago California blaze spreads in hot, windy conditions in year’s largest wildfire

The Madre fire, one of at least a dozen in the state, has burned more than 35,000 acres in San Luis Obispo countyA fast-growing wildfire in central California has become the largest in the state this year, surpassing the size of January’s wildfires that devastated parts of Los Angeles.The Madre fire had exploded to more than 35,000 acres (14,000 hectares) by Thursday morning, after breaking out in San Luis Obispo county on Wednesday afternoon and tearing through grasslands as dry, hot weather raised the fire risk for large portions of the state before the Fourth of July holiday. Continue reading...

Events

43 h. ago Largest wildfire blaze in California continues to explode in size

A wildfire in a wilderness area of central California exploded in size as dry, hot weather raised the fire risk for large portions of the state ahead of the July Fourth holiday

Events

45 h. ago California's largest blaze explodes in size as dry, hot weather raises wildfire risk statewide

A wildfire in a wilderness area of central California exploded in size as dry, hot weather raised the fire risk for large portions of the state ahead of the July Fourth holiday

Events

46 h. ago California sees year’s largest wildfire as Madre fire spreads

The blaze, one of a dozen across the state, has consumed more than 35,000 acres in San Luis Obispo countyA fast-growing wildfire in central California has become the largest in the state this year, surpassing the size of January’s wildfires that devastated parts of Los Angeles.The Madre fire had exploded to more than 35,000 acres by Thursday morning, after breaking out in San Luis Obispo county on Wednesday afternoon. Continue reading...

Events

51 h. ago Hot weather warning as painful symptom in the arm could require 999 call

The NHS has guidance about a lesser-known symptom of heat stroke to watch out for

Events

53 h. ago Vic Reeves and wife Nancy Sorrell delight fans with ‘lovely’ beach day photos

The couple, who have been married for more than two decades, shared a series of candid snaps as they enjoyed the hot weather

Culture

54 h. ago Cat Deeley's 'airy' linen shorts that are 'super for hot weather' reduced to £23

The This Morning presenter styled the shorts with a matching burgundy waistcoat for a breezy summer look

Society

57 h. ago Swarm of jellyfish with painful sting seen in UK, and more are coming

The hot weather has sparked a 'bloom' and experts say we can expert more of the swarms in the weeks ahead

Events

60 h. ago Celebrity skirt dupes: Our fashion editors scoured the High Street to track down astonishing clones of slimming, anti

For those intent on keeping cool in the hot weather, a simple pair of shorts would seem the easy sartorial answer. But what if the very thought brings you out in a wave of 'but-my-legs!' anxiety?

Politics

60 h. ago B&M launches £5 outdoor item that keeps birds coming to your garden

Looking after wild birds during the hot weather is crucial, and this simple £5 B&M bird bath makes it easier than ever - and will also attract more wildlife to your garden

Economics

3 d. ago Boy, 15, left critically ill with multiple organ failure after making common exercise mistake

A mother from Lincolnshire has warned others against the dangers of exercising during the hot weather, as temperatures soar across the UK.

Events

3 d. ago UK weather maps show exactly where next hot spell will hit in 36C scorcher

Starting from today, temperatures will be cooler than the past few days - but in just over 10 days, we are set for another heatwave with highs of 36C, weather maps show

Events

4 d. ago How to stay cool in hot weather without air conditioning and sleep better on hot nights

The UK heatwave is well and truly here but there's no need to suffer at home if you don't have air conditioning - there are plenty of ways to stay cool even at night

Society

4 d. ago Snow gritters dispatched to stop roads from melting in sweltering heatwave

Road surfaces can heat to as high as 50C in hot summer weather, causing them to melt

Politics

4 d. ago Why hot weather makes you feel tired as UK records 33C on hottest day of year

The UK has seen its hottest day of the year so far with temperatures topping 33C

Politics