3 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

5 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

21 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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21 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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23 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

29 h. ago Heatwave alert as NHS says symptom in the arm could lead to medical emergency

The lesser known symptom occurs when the body overheats

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29 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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31 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

32 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

35 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

38 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

39 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

50 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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61 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

Events

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 d. 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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3 d. ago Temperature records shatter as heatwave grips Europe and UK records hottest day of year

Public health warnings as heatwave raises concerns about impact of climate changeWhat you need to know about heatwavesThe French prime minister François Bayrou, who attended a government crisis meeting over the heatwave, was asked about the great difficulty of French schools to handle the heatwave.More than 1,350 schools across France were fully or partially closed on Tuesday as classrooms proved dangerously hot for children and teachers, amid anger from teaching unions. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Met Office gives exact day hot weather will end with rain and big temperature drop

We're enjoying a warm few days here in Wales but make the most of it as the rain will be here before we know it

Society