9 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...

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9 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

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11 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

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13 h. ago This Morning's Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard lead celebs at day four of Wimbledon

This Morning hosts Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard and Abbey Clancy and Peter Crouch were among the celebrities enjoying day four of the Wimbledon tennis tournament

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14 h. ago Wimbledon's best dressed celebrities including Cat Deeley's figure

Wimbledon 2025 has officially kicked off, and we've rounded up the best dressed celebrities who are serving up some amazing courtside looks including Cat Deeley and Vicky Pattison

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16 h. ago Cat Deeley wows in summer florals as she joins This Morning co

This Morning stars Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard have hot footed it from their ITV show over to the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club for day four of Wimbledon on Thursday.

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17 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

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19 h. ago Cat Deeley’s chic This Morning linen Bermuda shorts are on sale for less than £25

Cat Deeley's latest This Morning look is the perfect outfit for office dressing in warm weather, and her linen Bermuda shorts are currently on sale for less than £25

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19 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

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20 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

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23 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

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26 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?

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27 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

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38 h. 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.

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48 h. ago Jam tarts and summer pudding cake: Nicola Lamb’s recipes for baking with mixed berries

A summer pudding-like cake that’s all red and soft with juicy berries, and a super-summery jammy shortbread tartFirst up, a crostata-inspired jam tart that’s perfect for afternoon tea or nibbling throughout the day. Fennel seeds in the buttery pastry give a subtle flavour surprise, although you could omit them, or try coriander seeds or ginger instead. A small batch of jam is surprisingly quick to make, but you can, of course, use shop-bought, or make use of one of those jars living rent-free in your cupboard. Then, a summer pudding-inspired cake that makes a delightful centrepiece – the juices from the berries absorb into the top third of the sponge, giving it a gorgeous, ombre tone that looks as beautiful as it tastes. Continue reading...

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49 h. 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

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62 h. 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

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62 h. 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

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62 h. 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

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63 h. ago Fed chair Jerome Powell blames Trump tariffs for failure to cut US interest rates this year – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsUS dollar has worst first half in more than 50 years amid Trump tariffsSainsbury’s has recorded its strongest growth since last summer after its Argos chain recorded a big step up in sales as shoppers sought out paddling pools and fans during recent hot weather.The retail group said Argos, its catalogue shop, was able to achieve growth of 4.4% in the three months to 21 June, up from 1.9% in the previous quarter. Comparable group sales, excluding fuel, rose 4.7% on a year earlier.Companies have now expanded production slightly for the fourth month in a row, order intake has ceased to fall, and slightly longer delivery times also indicate that demand is picking up a bit.Against the backdrop of numerous uncertainties - US tariffs, the crisis in the Middle East, and Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine - this can certainly be seen as a sign of resilience. Continue reading...

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