63 m. ago UK could record another warmest day of year as temperatures up to 33C forecast

Temperatures are forecast to reach the low 30s and could potentially hit 33C on Friday, the Met Office said.

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94 m. ago Ascot 2025: Royals feel the heat as they face 32C temperatures at Ladies' Day on hottest day of the year so far

New royal favourite Harriet Sperling joked with the King on the hottest day of the year so far as she joined the family at Royal Ascot for the second time this week.

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5 h. ago Looking to cool off during summer heatwave? Heatmap reveals London’s hottest and coolest boroughs as temperatures hit 32C

It comes after the capital recorded the hottest day of the year so far and an amber heat health alert was issued for England

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7 h. ago Ladies' Day brings glamour to sunny Ascot as temperatures hit 32C

Photographs from the event showed how ladies transformed the Berkshire racecourse into a living gallery of fashion

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9 h. ago Zara Tindall and Princess Beatrice steal the show at Royal Ascot after Kate 'error'

As day three of Royal Ascot kicks off, the royal ladies stunned in their glamorous dresses and race day best, despite the sweltering heat at the Berkshire racecourse

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10 h. ago Met Office verdict on why UK is so hot as temperatures set to hit 34C

The Met Office has revealed the surprising reason behind the UK's heatwave this week

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10 h. ago Live updates as hot weather shuts railway lines near Cardiff

The track defect comes as temperatures hit 29°C in the capital and thousands of fans head to watch Chris Brown at the Principality Stadium

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11 h. ago Most 'out there' outfits at Ladies Day at Royal Ascot as TV star steals the show

Ladies' Day at Royal Ascot has kicked off again this year and we're already blown away by some of the outfits gracing the iconic racecourse today. Let's take a look...

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11 h. ago Amber alert over 'killer' temperatures: Government scientists sound alarm as Britain is set to hit 34C on hottest weekend of the year

The Government's UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) warned that the heatwave could bring 'a rise in deaths, particularly among those ages 65 and over or with health conditions'.

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12 h. ago Amber alert over 'killer' temperatures: Government scientists sound alarm as Britain is set to hit 33C on hottest weekend of the year

The Government's UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) warned that the heatwave could bring 'a rise in deaths, particularly among those ages 65 and over or with health conditions'.

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12 h. ago Royal Ascot revellers bring out their fans to keep cool on Ladies Day amid soaring temperatures

Ladies Day at Royal Ascot got off to a sweltering start this morning with the temperature reaching 28C - and it's set to soar even higher into the afternoon.

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13 h. ago Glamorous Royal Ascot racegoers don their finest frocks and avant

Classic floral sundresses, extravagant headpieces and showstopping dresses were all on display as hundreds of revellers descended on the Berkshire racecourse for the third day of the meet.

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31 h. ago Value Scope: Each way horseracing tips from Steve Jones for Royal Ascot on Thursday on ITV

Two days down, three to go, our in form tipster has run the rule over the action for Ladies Day at Royal Ascot and is particularly keen on a runner in the King George V Stakes

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40 h. ago Met Office says UK could see 45C and heatwaves lasting a month or more

Temperatures hit 40C in the UK for the first time on record amid the heatwave and drought summer of 2022

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45 h. ago UK weather maps turn dark red as 33C heat bomb set to scorch England on 'hottest day of the year'

According to the Met Office, the first heatwave of the year could officially hit this weekend as weather maps show dark red temperatures soaring above 30C for the first time in 2025

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60 h. ago Temperatures could reach 33C this weekend as heatwave set to hit parts of UK

Forecasters are expecting temperatures to climb to a peak of 33C on Sunday in the east of England.

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3 d. ago Weather Scotland: Edinburgh and Glasgow to hit 25C as temperatures soar in heatwave this week

Scots have been advised of an impending heatwave, with temperatures forecast to reach as high as 25C.

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3 d. ago Met Office issues heatwave verdict as UK temperatures set to hit 30C within days

A heatwave could be on its way, according to the Met Office

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3 d. ago Heatwave set to hit parts of UK this weekend as temperatures climb

Some areas will surpass temperatures in holiday hotspots such as Lisbon and Barcelona.

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3 d. ago Hayfever alert issued over high pollen count as UK temperatures soar to 30C

Temperatures are forecast to hit a sweltering 30 degrees this week

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