53 m. ago UK heatwave health alerts issued for 5 DAYS a 7 regions face 'rise in deaths'

Heat health alerts have been extended in seven regions across England as a heatwave sends temperatures above 30C for millions of Brits

Events

56 m. ago The best sleep position to help you keep cool at night during heatwave

It can be a nightmare to get to sleep in the hot weather

Politics

86 m. ago No selfies, no Speedos — and don't hog the fan: A guide to gym etiquette in a heatwave

Although we can’t control the big stuff — like the fact the world is burning — we can control how we behave in the gym. Helen Down has your guide

Politics

92 m. ago UK households urged to avoid eating these three types of foods tonight

It can impact your quality of sleep, particularly during the heatwave

Society

2 h. ago Machete is pulled on shadow home sec Chris Philp and bottles thrown on visit to migrants in Dunkirk 'Jungle' camp

The Conservative MP began a trip to investigate illegal migration last night, travelling to northern France to visit a migrant camp near Dunkirk.

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2 h. ago Insomnia breakthrough as experts discover key 'driver' of the sleep problem that ruins millions of lives

Scientists have pinpointed why millions of people struggle to get a good night's sleep-and it's not lumpy pillows or a racing mind, the problem lies in their GUT.

Science

2 h. ago Heatwave warning: Common home fan mistake could be deadly, causing heart attacks, scientists warn

It may seem like the one thing that can provide relief in a heatwave, but if it is too hot, a fan can be dangerous, a new study has found.

Events

2 h. ago Seth Meyers on Trump’s cognitive test: ‘The written version of a boxing referee holding up three fingers’

Late-night hosts discuss Trump bragging about his intellect again as he prepares for a summit with Putin in AlaskaLate-night hosts talked about Donald Trump’s rambling Truth Social posts and Taylor Swift’s new album announcement. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Met Office issues thunderstorm warning as 'hail and lightning' follows summer’s fourth heatwave

A dramatic weather change is on the way for some after the UK saw highs of 33C on Tuesday

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2 h. ago Youths chased by cops at Oasis Murrayfield gig after running on top of turnstiles

The incident was caught on camera before the final Oasis gig in the capital on Tuesday night.

Politics

2 h. ago Sadiq Khan could give Londoners flexible working hours during heatwaves as southern England set to sizzle with highs of 34C

Sir Sadiq Khan is looking at whether to provide Londoners with flexible working hours during heatwaves as parts of Britain are set to swelter with temperatures forecast to hit 34C.

Politics

3 h. ago Is it too hot to work? Health and safety experts explain what the heatwave means for the workplace

As we endure yet another mini-heatwave, office-working Brits are once again entering the season of uncomfortably hot working environments, with amber heat alerts in place across the country and temperatures expected to hit 31°C in London this week.

Society

3 h. ago Edinburgh crime: Man, 39, taken to Edinburgh hospital after late night serious assault on busy street

The man was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment.

Events

3 h. ago Which areas in London are at most risk of wildfires as fourth heatwave of summer hits this week?

Three wildfires broke out across London this week - which areas are most at risk?

Events

4 h. ago Brits with artificial grass in garden given warning during scorching heatwave

As the UK is set to bask in another bout of hot weather this week with temperatures reaching 33C, a gardening expert issues a warning to UK households with artificial grass

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4 h. ago Love Is Blind UK star Aanu's music career including links to Stormzy and King Charles

Love Is Blind UK star Aanu is a property developer by day and musician by night.

Events

4 h. ago Man sparks fierce debate after sitting topless in Pret during the heatwave

One man's bold choice to ditch his shirt in a Pret a Manger, in Holland Park, London , on Tuesday afternoon, that has divided the nation about heat wave etiquette.

Politics

5 h. ago Spain wildfires are ‘clear warning’ of climate emergency, minister says

Environment minister says blazes are proof of country’s vulnerability to global heating as fires burn across EuropeThe heatwave-fuelled wildfires that have killed two people in Spain over recent days, devouring thousands of hectares of land and forcing thousands of people from their homes, are a “clear warning” of the impact of the climate emergency, the country’s environment minister has said.Speaking on Wednesday morning, as firefighters in Spain, Greece and other Mediterranean countries continued to battle dozens of blazes, Sara Aagesen said the 14 wildfires still burning across seven Spanish regions were further proof of the country’s particular vulnerability to global heating. Continue reading...

Events

5 h. ago Why UK homes don't have air conditioning and how much it costs to install and run

Many UK households will be wishing they had aircon amid this week's heatwave

Society

5 h. ago Weather warnings as summer’s fourth heatwave brings thunderstorms and showers

The heat is expected to give way to instability in Scotland, with a growing risk of thunderstorms and a chance of flooding and disruption.

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