3 h. ago UK tourists given urgent weather warning as they face 46C 'silent killer' hell

Britain has seen its hottest day of the year, with 33.9C recorded in Essex. But France and other parts of Europe remain in the grip of a punishing heatwave with health warnings in effect

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5 h. ago Fights break out on beaches and roads could MELT as 'killer' heatwave brings hottest day of the year in Britain

The Met Office said temperatures could hit 36C (97F) in southern England today after yesterday saw the hottest start to Wimbledon on record and a peak of 33.1C (91.6F) in London.

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7 h. ago Roads could MELT and fights break out on beaches as 'killer' heatwave brings hottest day of the year in Britain

The Met Office said temperatures could hit 36C (97F) in southern England today after yesterday saw the hottest start to Wimbledon on record and a peak of 33.1C (91.6F) in London.

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2 d. ago 'It's too hot': Organisers of major music festival send crowds home hours early amid 'medical emergency' as Britain braces for its warmest day and Europe cooks in 46C 'heat dome'

The event was due to end at 10:45pm this evening but organisers issued an announcement at 18:30pm to say it would be closing prematurely, urging gig-goers to 'get home safely'.

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5 d. ago Government issues weather health warning with heatwave on the way: Britain prepares for heat with hottest day of year ahead

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) issued an amber heat-health alert this morning to cover five regions of England - the East Midlands, South East, South West, East and London - from tomorrow.

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1 week ago Good Morning Britain and EastEnders stars join royals for final day of Ascot races

A number of celebrities were in attendance at the final day of the Royal Ascot on Saturday - where King Charles and Queen Camilla cheered on the horse racing events

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1 week ago Britain swelters on hottest day of the year as temperatures soar towards 34C and experts say 600 will die in roasting heatwave

Sunglasses, sun cream and umbrellas are out in full force today, as sweltering Brits continue to be gripped by blistering weather as the temperatures continue to soar. 

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1 week ago An ice lolly fur this heat! Zoo animals cool off with a treat on Britain's hottest day of the year

Zookeepers at Drusillas in Sussex have had to resort to unconventional ways to help stop their animals from overheating yesterday - the same afternoon an amber health alert was issued.

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1 week ago Hottest day of the year recorded as temperatures exceed 32C and Met Office warns of 'tropical nights'

The UKHSA alert warns there could be a "rise in deaths" as the mercury soars and Britain see's the hottest day of the year so far, but it's meant to get much warmer

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1 week 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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2 w. ago Is this what your dad drove? Ten family car favourites from the 1970s to the 1990s and what they're worth today

Everyone remembers the cars their parents had when they were kids. On Father's Day, we celebrate the motors dads across Britain were driving in the 1970s, '80s and '90s.

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2 w. ago Is this what your dad drove? Ten family car favourites from the 1970s

Everyone remembers the cars their parents had when they were kids. On Father's Day, we celebrate the motors dads across Britain were driving in the 1970s, '80s and '90s.

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2 w. ago Enjoy Beer Day Britain with these wise words from Queens, Sid Vicious and Plato

Boffins believe people have been enjoying beer in Great Britain for about 3,000 years and many people have said a lot of things about the drink during that time

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2 w. ago 'I was standing naked in the woods in Kent': What happened when I became one of Britain's six million naturists for a day

Over six million Brits are into naturism. Patrick Galbraith joins some of them for a naked walk in the woods

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago 'Britain's most tattooed mum' avoids sports day after teacher asks her to hide

Melissa Sloan, who has more than 800 tattoos which almost cover her entire face and neck, says she was asked to watch her children's school sports day through a window by a teacher

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3 w. ago Met Office details exact day half a month's rain to batter Britain in just three hours

The Met Office forecasts "intense rainfall" across parts of the UK, particularly south Wales and Southwest England, but temperatures are expected to rise during this period

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3 w. ago The devastating mystery gripping the heir of Blenheim Palace and his desperate family

He's blessed with a glamorous wife, two wonderful young daughters - and will, one day, inherit Blenheim Palace, arguably the most sumptuous family seat in Britain.

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