57 m. ago Britain bakes in a heatwave: Temperatures could hit record 30C as maps reveal where will be hotter than parts of Greece and Spain

The Met Office said warm weather will continue tomorrow, with highs of 27C (81F) in London - before temperatures could rise to 30C (86F) in some places on Thursday.

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58 m. ago Hot weather: What should you eat and drink during a heatwave? The best foods for keeping cool

Here are the best foods to enjoy during hot weather to keep you cool, hydrated and energised ☀️

Society

67 m. ago Tennis stars unable to shower and nowhere to sleep: Blackouts cause havoc at Madrid Open

The Madrid Open was plunged into chaos on Monday afternoon as a widespread power outage across Spain and Portugal left players without access to basic human necessities

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80 m. ago Neurologist reveals how heat affects the brain after NHS issues 'be safe' warning ahead of 29C temperatures

A neurologist has issued advice to Brits ahead of a "mini heatwave" this week to help protect brain health

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87 m. ago No criminal charges to be brought over death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson

Nottingham Panthers player died in 2023 matchMatt Petgrave of Sheffield Steelers on bail for 18 monthsNo criminal charges will be brought against an ice hockey player arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after the death of Adam Johnson with the crown prosecution service deciding there was no realistic chance of a conviction.The Nottingham Panthers player died of a neck injury from a skate after a collision with Sheffield Steelers’ Matt Petgrave in a match in October 2023. The Panthers described the incident at the time as a “freak accident”. CPR was administered on the ice at the Sheffield Arena, but Johnson died from his injuries. Continue reading...

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95 m. ago UK's first trans judge plans human rights challenge to Supreme Court gender ruling that the definition of woman is biological

Victoria McCloud claimed the judgement violated her human rights and left her feeling 'contained and segregated'.

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2 h. ago Phasing out fossil fuels ‘doomed to fail’, says Tony Blair as he calls for rethink of net zero policy – UK politics live

‘Any strategy based on either phasing out fossil fuels in the short term or limiting consumption is a strategy doomed to fail,’ says former PMSeverin Carrell is the Guardian’s Scotland editor.Keir Starmer is not expected to campaign in the Hamilton byelection, a critical contest for Scottish Labour which takes place in early June, Anas Sarwar has confirmed.I wouldn’t expect Keir to be campaigning in the byelection. That’s not to say he won’t, but I’m not expecting Kier to campaign in the byelection.I’ll be on the stump campaigning for a Labour win. I’m the candidate for first minister next year. I’m the one that wants to remove the SNP from government.Next year, we’ve got to demonstrate to people that for all Nigel Farage might want to come here with his easy answers and create a bit of a circus, the reality is a vote for Reform only helps the SNP. If you want to get rid of the SNP, only Scottish Labour can beat them. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Wedding kiss restrictions branded ‘bizarre’ by humanist leader at inquiry

The Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry’s worship and life events impact hearings began on Tuesday.

Politics

2 h. ago Study aims to find out if slush drinks can prevent heatstroke in older people

The trial will include groups of people aged 16 to 30 and over the age of 65.

Politics

2 h. ago Debenhams slashes price on kids mini trampoline from £200 to £68 amid mini heatwave

The 4.5FT Kids Mini Trampoline from Debenhams is the perfect way to get little ones active and outside in the sunshine, and it's now on sale with almost £150 off

Economics

2 h. ago 'Gangster grandpa', 72, who robbed Kim Kardashian at gunpoint and then wrote a 'boastful and mocking' book about the terrifying raid tells French court 'I regret what I did'

Yunnis Abbas, 72, is facing life in prison for the attack on the American reality TV star, in which $10million of jewellery was stolen and never recovered.

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2 h. ago 'Fantastic' kids mini trampoline is reduced to £68 from £200 in time for the heatwave week

Keep your kids entertained during the heatwave with this 4.5 foot mini trampoline that fits two children and is now on sale with almost £150 off at Debenhams

Economics

2 h. ago Plan to phase out fossil fuels ‘doomed to fail’, says Tony Blair as he calls for rethink of net zero policy – UK politics live

‘Any strategy based on either ‘phasing out’ fossil fuels in the short term or limiting consumption is a strategy doomed to fail,’ says former PMSeverin Carrell is the Guardian’s Scotland editor.Keir Starmer is not expected to campaign in the Hamilton byelection, a critical contest for Scottish Labour which takes place in early June, Anas Sarwar has confirmed.I wouldn’t expect Keir to be campaigning in the byelection. That’s not to say he won’t, but I’m not expecting Kier to campaign in the byelection.I’ll be on the stump campaigning for a Labour win. I’m the candidate for first minister next year. I’m the one that wants to remove the SNP from government.Next year, we’ve got to demonstrate to people that for all Nigel Farage might want to come here with his easy answers and create a bit of a circus, the reality is a vote for Reform only helps the SNP. If you want to get rid of the SNP, only Scottish Labour can beat them. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago What the warm weather is doing to your brain and how you can feel less sluggish

Heat can affect your mood and brain in many ways. Here is what you need to know

Events

2 h. ago Joe Swash says 'we haven't got all the answers' as he addresses arguments with Stacey Solomon

The former EastEnders star addressed the arguments they have in their relationship, some of which are seen in their BBC reality show

Politics

3 h. ago Pierre Poilievre's humiliation mounts hours after 'Canada's Trump' was beaten in prime minister election by Liberal

It's a stunning humiliation for the Poilievre, who was an over 90 percent chance of being prime minister back in January.

Politics

3 h. ago Warning over condition 4 million Brits face that could be worsened by mini

The Met Office has said the British public could be faced with a wall of heat this week as temperatures plummet high into the twenties - and Brits have been told to look out for certain symptoms

Events

3 h. ago Justice for dad bods! After women said Olly Murs looked better before he got ultra ripped, which physique do YOU really prefer?

When the singer, 38, decided to show fans how his body transformed in just 12 weeks, he probably wasn't expecting to become the centre of a heated debate.

Politics

3 h. ago Study to explore if slush drinks can prevent heatstroke in older people

The trial will include groups of people aged 16 to 30 and over the age of 65.

Politics

3 h. ago Celebrity Big Brother's Jack P Shepherd narrowly took crown as voting figures revealed

Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd was crowned champion on the latest celebrity series of the reality show, with Danny Beard coming runner-up

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