7 h. ago UK weather: Exact dates June heatwave could send temperatures over 30C

Forecasters predict the mercury could hit 30C in just a few days, signalling the start of a possible heatwave - with several UK towns and cities set to welcome an intense burst of sunshine

Society

41 h. ago UK weather: Exact date 33C heatwave could send mercury soaring for millions

The UK could welcome another searing heatwave that will leave much of the nation sweltering under the summer sun - with some areas facing potential highs above 30C

Society

52 h. ago Exact date 'Iberian plume' heatwave to hit UK but a separate weather risk could spoil it

The UK is set to sizzle in the coming days, but thunderstorms are set to spoil the party

Events

55 h. ago UK weather: Exact date for 30C 'Iberian plume' heat blast as maps turn deep red

The 'Iberian plume' will bring a warm and humid air mass to the UK this week, fresh from southern Spain where temperatures soared to 43C on Sunday, according to forecasters

Society

62 h. ago Emergency workers to get greater protection from racial abuse in house calls

It is illegal to racially or religiously abuse anyone in public, but this does not extend to within a private home under the Public Order Act.

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3 d. ago Chelsea make Mike Maignan transfer decision hours before first summer deadline

The France No1 is keen to make the move but AC Milan are standing firm

Sport

3 d. ago Exact date millions of pensioners will qualify for Winter Fuel Payment

In a huge U-turn, it was confirmed that pensioners will now receive the Winter Fuel Payment this year if they earn below £35,000 a year - we explain the full eligibility below

Economics

3 d. ago UK weather: New maps show exact date Brits to bask in 34C 'Spanish plume' heatwave

Weather maps show that at the end of this week, nearly 40 cities in the UK could experience temperatures of up to 34C - with Kent and Sussex set to be the hottest areas

Society

3 d. ago Exact date that qualifies state pensioners for DWP Winter Fuel Payments this winter

Eligibility is based on a person's age and where they live during the qualifying week

Economics

3 d. ago Exact date predicted for Tyson Fury comeback fight announcement

The 'Gypsy King' retired earlier this year following back-to-back defeats to long-time rival Oleksandr Usyk but has been tipped to make a stunning comeback

Politics

3 d. ago Exact date UK to be as hot as Barcelona with Brits basking in 27C Spanish plume

The weather this week is set to be a rollercoaster of torrential rain, thunder and roasting temperatures as parts of the UK are set to swelter in Mediterranean-style heat by Friday

Politics

5 d. ago Met Office verdict on exact dates 24C and sun will return to Greater Manchester

After a wet start to June, conditions are set to improve

Politics

5 d. ago UK weather: Heatwave maps reveal exact date 34C 'Spanish plume' will hit Brits

Temperatures could rise as high as 34C in the UK next week, according to weather modelling maps, with air from a European heatwave expected to make its way to us

Society

5 d. ago Iceland confirms exact date another supermarket store will shut for good this month

The Shotton Iceland branch - which is located on Chester Road - is pulling down the shutters for good when the store closes at 4pm on Monday, June 23

Economics

6 d. ago UK weather: Exact dates 32C heatwave could roast Brits as maps turn deep red

Temperatures could soon rise above 30C across a number of days as advanced weather maps suggest Britain faces a heatwave this month, with every region expected to feel some of the warmth

Society

6 d. ago Should you take your dog on holiday? We went on a European road trip with our border terrier to find out

Dogs have a sense of adventure, don’t they? We thought Missy would enjoy exploring France and Spain. She had other ideasPlus tips on travelling with dogsWhen, two years ago now, our dog sitters cancelled on us just 24 hours before we were due to go on our summer holiday, we felt more than a little put out. Aware that we couldn’t leave Missy, our border terrier, home alone with a tin opener, we sent out frantic texts and made urgent phone calls before at last finding someone, a friend of a friend of, I think, another friend, and simply hoped for the best. What else were we to do? The flights were non-refundable.It all turned out fine, but it was not an experience we were keen to repeat. And so, the following year, we took Missy with us. Dogs are portable, after all, and have a nose for adventure. Also, this was to be an extended holiday, away for a full month – working part time in order to fund it – and we couldn’t be apart from her for that long. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago The gorgeous lavender field an hour from London you should visit this summer

The gorgeous lavender field an hour from London you should visit this summer  Yahoo News UK

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6 d. ago Met Office verdict on exact date highs of 26C will return to UK next week

Temperatures up to the high 20Cs could be seen across the UK next week

Politics

7 d. ago Met Office weather maps show Brits to be soaked by month's worth of rain in hours

The Met Office has predicted a month's worth of rain fall could pummel parts of the UK in just a few hours - the exact date this rain is set to hit has been revealed

Society

7 d. ago Ryanair's £55 'fee' can be avoided if you follow airport worker's advice

People who will be travelling with the budget airline this summer have '24 hours to avoid the charge'.

Economics