4 h. ago Flaming June is OVER! British families make the most of the sun as Saturday's 33.2C high plummets toward RAIN and 'fresh and breezy' temperatures this week

The nation has had to hold on to its hats today as 'fresher' and 'breezy' conditions swept in after the hottest day of the year so far came yesterday (pictured).

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7 h. ago Israel rescue flights for British nationals and their families: What is planned?

Prospective passengers are required to pay for seats, but unsuccessful applicants will be refunded

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25 h. ago Deadly severe weather outbreak heading east could bring a ‘ring of fire’ as heat wave hits

Three people were killed by tornadoes in North Dakota and cities like Washington, D.C. and New York City will see near triple-digit temperatures early next week

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38 h. ago What strange device was found in 1901 by sponge divers? The Saturday quiz

From Disney World, Oasis and the Magic Roundabout to Mini-Me and Oddjob, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz1 Which lines of latitude are defined by the midnight sun and polar night?2 Who was the first female head writer at Saturday Night Live?3 Which band have had a one-armed drummer since 1986?4 90% of the world’s advanced semiconductors come from which island?5 Which entertainment venue is at 82 Boulevard de Clichy, Paris?6 What is the heaviest naturally occurring element?7 What mysterious device was discovered in 1901 by Greek sponge divers?8 Which Shakespeare play is partly set in Lebanon?What links: 9 Disney World in 2010; GWR; Magic Roundabout; Oasis?10 Politician Leanne Wood, poet Simon Armitage; artist Cold War Steve; writer Mari Hannah?11 Dumbo; Gromit; Michael Myers; Mini-Me; Oddjob?12 Bay; general mines; holy spirit; St Paul; thick forest?13 First Nephi; Second Nephi; Book of Jacob; Book of Enos; Book of Jarom?14 Birmingham (trades); Cairo (minarets); Lon Chaney (...

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40 h. ago 5 essential car checks you should do before hitting the road in heatwave

Scorching temperatures of above 30C have hit this week as the UK experiences a heatwave. With that in mind, motoring experts have shared the essential car checks you need to carry out in the hot weather

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47 h. ago Brace for the ‘heat dome’. Temperatures across the Midwest and East Coast will hit dangerous levels this coming week

Millions of Americans are expected to experience temperatures in the 100s next week

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51 h. ago The Guardian view on Our Story With David Attenborough and The Herds: a new theatre of the Anthropocene | Editorial

A cinematic immersive experience and stampeding animal puppets are bringing the climate emergency into the cityAs parts of the UK swelter, this week brought yet more alarming reports of increasing temperatures, extreme weather events and dwindling chances of meeting the global 1.5C target. It was the UK’s warmest spring on record and its driest in more than 50 years.Communicating the urgency of our predicament without provoking despair and hopelessness is an intractable challenge, especially when it comes to children. But two trail-blazing theatre experiences are bringing the breakdown of the natural world into urban metropolises, and raising the alarm with such immediacy that even those of us fortunate enough to live in places that have so far been relatively unaffected by the climate crisis must pay attention. Continue reading...

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53 h. ago Bucket and spades at the ready – our travel team choose their favourite beaches in the UK

Temperatures have soared this week, setting the tone for the summer ahead – here are the beaches our travel desk loves best around the UK, each with a place to stay

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64 h. ago UK weather: Exact date showers bring relief to Brits after sweltering 32C heatwave

After a warm week and weekend, temperatures are set to become cooler next week - and some parts of the country could even experience some rain, according to BBC Weather

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3 d. 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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3 d. ago Millions of people told not to dry clothes outside this week

Wales is set to sizzle this week with temperatures of 30C forecast in some areas, but experts are urging people not to hang their washing out to dry outside during the heatwave

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4 d. ago Met Office forecast reveals how hot it will get in Greater Manchester over next five days

Temperatures are set to reach 30C in Greater Manchester this week

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4 d. ago Met Office issues red alert for most of UK this week as Brits say 'I've never had it this bad'

As temperatures soar to above 30C this week, the Met Office has warned of "very high" pollen levels

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4 d. ago Possible Air India crash cause revealed by investigators in huge breakthrough

It comes after British families of crash victims were said to be facing 'pain and frustration' over delays in the identification and repatriation of their relatives.

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4 d. ago Air India crash investigators reveal possible cause of tragedy in huge breakthrough

Investigators have revealed a breakthrough in the Air India disaster probe - while British families are calling on the government to provide more support on the ground

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5 d. ago Met Office verdict on how long hot weather is set to last as UK heatwave looms

Temperatures are set to soar to above 30C this week – but is the summer weather here to stay?

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5 d. 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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5 d. ago Met Office verdict on when UK heatwave will 'peak' at 33C as heat

The weather agency has issued its verdict on whether June temperature records could be broken this week

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5 d. ago British families of Air India crash victims feel ‘utterly abandoned’ by UK government

The aircraft struck a medical college hostel in a residential part of Ahmedabad, killing 241 of the 242 people on board.

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5 d. ago Five used convertible cars to buy in 2025 for under £25k with robust reliability

With temperatures tipped to soar beyond 30 degrees across Britain this week, a cheap second-hand convertible will be a very tempting proposition.

Economics