11 h. ago Exact date summer will return as Met Office says 'temperatures will climb'

After the fourth heatwave of the summer, temperatures have plummeted - but the nation is set for a return to balmy conditions, with the Met Office suggesting this weekend could see 'pleasant warmth'

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16 h. ago Met Office say 'temperatures will climb' as warm UK weather to return within days

It comes after the UK experienced its fourth heatwave of the summer so far

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32 h. ago Why Britons spend more than two days a year talking about weather

Met Office figures show UK set for record hot summer, with temperatures 1.5C above average

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40 h. ago Keely Hodgkinson won’t rule out making attempt at new British record in Lausanne

The Olympic champion marked her return from a 376-day absence on Saturday in Silesia in stunning style.

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3 d. ago Wales weather maps for August Bank Holiday 2025 show how warm it could get

The Met Office is forecasting dry skies and relatively high temperatures for the last long weekend of the summer

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4 d. ago Keely Hodgkinson sends message to rivals with stunning return after 376 days away

Keely Hodgkinson, who has not raced since winning the Olympic title last summer because of injury, ran the ninth-fastest time ever in Silesia in a sublime comeback

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4 d. ago Keely Hodgkinson takes astonishing Diamond League win after 376 days out

Olympic 800m champion had not raced since Paris finalTime of 1:54.74 is fastest of year and ninth on all-time listEven by Keely Hodgkinson’s standards this was astonishing. The Olympic 800m gold medallist had not raced for 376 days due to a series of hamstring problems. Yet on a blistering hot day in Poland she marked her return by destroying a quality field in 1min 54.74sec – the fastest time in the world this year by nearly two seconds.Hodgkinson’s effort was also the ninth fastest in history and it was perfect timing, given the world championships in Tokyo starts in a month. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Keely Hodgkinson takes astonishing 800m Diamond League win after 376 days out

Olympic 800m champion had not raced since Paris finalTime of 1:54.74 is fastest of year and ninth on all-time listEven by Keely Hodgkinson’s standards this was astonishing. The Olympic 800m gold medallist had not raced for 376 days due to a series of hamstring problems. Yet on a blistering hot day in Poland she marked her return by destroying a quality field in 1min 54.74sec – the fastest time in the world this year by nearly two seconds.Hodgkinson’s effort was also the ninth fastest in history and it was perfect timing, given the world championships in Tokyo starts in a month. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago UK weather: Heath alerts continue as Met Office predicts weekend temperatures to hit 30C

Temperatures are expected to peak at around 30C in parts of south-west England on Saturday and 29C on Sunday

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7 d. ago When will the UK heatwave end? Temperatures to soar again but thunderstorms forecast

Amber heat health alert remains in place across parts of England as temperatures could reach as high as 34C in some areas

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8 d. ago Mapped: Areas most at risk during deadly heatwaves as charity urges government to protect vulnerable

New analysis shows thousands of young children, hospital patients and elderly people at risk as UK hit by fourth heatwave of summer

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8 d. ago Met Office issues urgent '30 and 4' alert for everyone living in UK to follow

The Met Office is encouraging people to follow the guidelines as temperatures are set to soar to 34C

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8 d. ago Brits warned to 'remove scent' from home as 'swarm of insects' sweep UK

The annual 'flying ant day' phenomenon is set to return to Britain and Ireland as warmer weather persists, with UK households told to remove the scent in their homes

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8 d. ago UK households told to put bowl of water on windowsill during the night

The Met Office has forecast baking 33C temperatures will arrive on Tuesday in London, while Wedneday and Thursday will be 29C and Friday is going to be 30C again

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8 d. ago Map: Which areas of UK will see temperatures soar during fourth heatwave of the year?

Temperatures are forecast to reach the mid-thirties in parts of the UK in the coming days

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8 d. ago Amber heat health warning kicks in as temperatures in UK set to soar to 34C

Authorities warn that there could be a rise in deaths as amber and yellow health alerts come into effect

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9 d. ago EastEnders fans gutted as character's return scrapped days after announcement

EastEnders' latest episode saw a planned and confirmed return for one character face a U-turn, as they changed their mind just days after spoilers revealed they'd be back

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9 d. ago Brits melt in heatwave: Temperatures could hit 34C this week with 'tropical nights', thunderstorms and yellow heat health alert

An official heatwave is recorded by the Met Office when areas reach a certain temperature for three days in a row, with thresholds varying from 25C (77F) to 28C (82F) in different areas.

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1 week ago London weather: Capital to sizzle in fourth heatwave of the summer

Temperatures could rise to 32C on Tuesday, according to the Met Office

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1 week ago London weather: Capital to sizzle in fourth heatwave of the summer next week

Temperatures could rise to 32C on Tuesday, according to the Met Office

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