3 d. ago Major motorway is shut down as car bursts into flames to spark huge delays as emergency crews rush to scene

The vehicle caught fire on the southbound carriageway as two crews from the West Midlands Fire Service scrambled to the scene just after 10am

Transport

3 d. ago UK weather maps show when 30C scorcher will hit Brits in September Indian Summer

Weather maps are turning red again in September with the mercury set to hit 30C in parts of the country as a high pressure system could bring more settled conditions

Events

7 d. ago Bank Holiday weather: Temperatures hit close to 30C ahead of rain and wind from Hurricane Erin

The highest temperature for England recorded on Monday was 29.3C in Ross-on-Wye in Herefordshire

Events

8 d. ago Bank Holiday weather: Temperatures could hit 30C ahead of rain and wind from Hurricane Erin

Cities including Nottingham and Manchester will see peak temperatures until Monday evening

Events

9 d. ago Exact time UK temperatures to hit 30C in Bank Holiday scorcher

Temperatures in the UK are set to climb back towards 30C on Monday after four punishing heatwaves this year as the Met Office warned summer 2025 is on track to be among the hottest in British history

Events

1 week ago Temperatures may reach 30C over weekend before remains of hurricane hit

Temperatures are expected to peak on Monday, according to meteorologists

Events

1 week ago Temperatures may reach 30C over weekend before remnants of Hurricane Erin hit

The RNLI is urging people to go to a lifeguarded beach where possible.

Events

1 week ago Car bursts into flames on Glasgow motorway as drivers stuck in queues

The Mini was well alight by the time mercy crews arrived on the scene.

Transport

2 w. ago Met Office warns of ‘heavy and thundery’ showers to hit UK after week of 30C heatwave

It comes after the fourth UK heatwave of 2025

Events

2 w. 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

Society

2 w. ago Parts of England to hit 30C as fire crews travel across country to battle blaze

Heat health alerts were extended into next week for much of England.

Events

2 w. ago Britain's heatwave is set to continue until next week: Yellow heat alert is extended to Monday as 30C temperatures set to stifle Britain over the weekend

A yellow heat alert has been extended until Monday, with temperatures expected to hit 30C over the weekend.

Events

2 w. ago Shoppers rave over 'best fan I've ever bought' as temperatures soar in heat wave

One shopper says they were 'absolutely blown away' by the fan.

Politics

2 w. ago Shoppers turn to cooling pillow Amazon deal as temperatures break 30C this week

"I've never had such a comfortable pillow."

Economics

2 w. ago 5 NHS tips for avoiding heatstroke as temperatures to hit 30C in Scotland

The health service has warned of the dangers hot weather can bring.

Events

2 w. ago Temperature control bedding set praised by shoppers for helping them sleep on hot nights

If the heatwave has you tossing and turning at night, this bamboo bedding set could be your sleep saviour

Politics

2 w. ago Amber warning in place as London basks in third day of heatwave with temperatures set to hit 30C

The capital sizzles in another day of sunshine on Wednesday as the fourth heatwave of the summer continues

Events

2 w. ago Family's car bursts into flames in front of horrified shoppers as temperatures hit 30C

Footage shows a black Vauxhall Insignia being engulfed by an engine blaze in Bournebrook, Birmingham , at 5.45pm on Monday.

Events

2 w. ago Moment family's car bursts into flames in front of horrified shoppers as temperatures hit 30C

Footage shows a black Vauxhall Insignia being engulfed by an engine blaze in Bournebrook, Birmingham , at 5.45pm on Monday.

Events

3 w. ago Weather map reveals where will hit 30C heat tomorrow as Britain braces for fourth heatwave of the year

Families across the country are getting ready to head to the beaches and parks to soak in the sun as temperatures look set to soar in many parts of the UK.

Society