19 h. 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

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36 h. ago Will Storm Erin hit UK as tropical storm tears through African islands?

Forecasters are divided on where the storm will end up by the end of the week.

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3 d. ago 'When will I get paid if DWP benefit paydate lands on August 25 Bank Holiday?'

Most people get a day off at the end of August with the Summer Bank Holiday but it also means benefits are not paid on that date

Economics

3 d. ago The chic guide to Margate: How to spend 24 hours in the Kent seaside town

Thought ‘Shoreditch-on-sea’ was overdone? After visiting on a hot summer’s day, Jes Salter is reminded why it’s the perfect mini break for foodies and culture-lovers alike

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3 d. ago Hidden UK beach from Harry Potter offers 'unforgettable family day out' this summer

Perfect for visitors with two legs and four, Birling Gap might look familiar

Society

3 d. ago Storm Dexter heatwave maps show exactly where could hit 34C within days

People around the UK have been told to expect blistering heat next week as weather maps predict some areas to reach peaks of up to 34C

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4 d. ago Met Office warns Storm Dexter to hit in hours as 'unseasonably hot' weather to come

The UK is set to sizzle in a heatwave from Monday, with the Met Office issuing a warning for parts of the country as Tropical Storm Dexter invades from the Atlantic

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4 d. ago Met Office warns Storm Dexter to hit within HOURS but it's great news for heatwave

The UK is set to bask in a heatwave next week as the Met Office said a storm, which is due to hit the UK today, will bring "unseasonably hot" weather to the country

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4 d. ago Storm Dexter to hit UK within hours but Met Office says it's great news for heatwave

A tropical storm is bringing hot weather to much of the UK this weekend and it looks likely like that a heatwave will be declared

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6 d. ago Crisis club Sheffield Wednesday can’t afford to think about the future

A stormy past few months has seen Wednesday hit with several EFL-imposed embargoes for financial breaches

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6 d. ago Family's dream holiday turns to nightmare as man fights for life after complaining of dodgy belly

The Vorrias family were on the final day of their summer trip to Zakynthos when their brother became critically ill and his travel insurance was declared void

Society

6 d. ago Met Office verdict on whether Storm Dexter will hit UK as 'wet and windy' weather returns

Another storm is moving towards the UK - just days after Storm Floris wreaked havoc across the country

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6 d. ago Shoppers can get a Marc Jacobs perfume that 'smells like summer' for 62p today

"This is my new favourite go-to fragrance., I love the smell as it is sweet. I can smell it throughout the day and it reminds me of summer"

Politics

6 d. ago ‘Sometimes I overshare’: Adam Buxton on fear, fun, finance – and falling out with friends

The comedian has just released his debut album. He discusses songwriting, his recent memoirs, the problems with modern politics and why we all need to open upOn a muggy summer day, Adam Buxton is talking me through the songs on his debut album, Buckle Up. “There’s one on there called Standing Still,” he says, “which was written when I was feeling absolutely bleak and lost and is about opening a packet of pasta when all the pasta spills. I thought: ‘You can get a joke in there about being a fusilli billy and maybe that will distract a bit from the more earnest and pain-laden lyrics about how, every morning, I drink a cup of tea and it helps me with all the thoughts I have to smother.’”What are these thoughts? “I get overwhelmed by the world and, the worse the news gets, the harder it bites,” he says. “I get existential fear and I think I should go and join Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and work with them. But then, is that really the best use of my talents? My wife is like: ‘Please ...

Politics

7 d. ago Power back on for most homes hit by Storm Floris blackout in reconnection drive

Angela Constance spoke earlier about the clear-up mission following the storm.

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7 d. ago Crufts trainer who allowed three dogs to bake to death after leaving them in his Land Rover for six hours in 23C heat is spared jail

Andrew Claridge-Fleming, 57, left four gundogs in the boot of the 4x4 car on a hot summer's day after he was unexpectedly called away to drive his wife to a relative's house.

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7 d. ago NHS Lanarkshire’s Wishaw health improvement team host summer family fun day

Vibrant and well-attended afternoon welcomed people of all ages for a free, outdoor celebration packed with activities, entertainment and important community connections.

Society

8 d. ago The Hundred returns with star names, tech titans and an intruder who thrilled Lord’s

After the Test series drama, the game’s shortest form returned with Grace Harris helping Spirit home in curtain raiser to outfox InvinciblesHow do you follow that? Mohammed Siraj is still on the mind, bowling, always bowling, programmed to wobble it in at off‑stump until the collapse of civilisation. Anyone who witnessed Chris Woakes, scrapping for singles with his slinged‑up arm, merits a week off to head to the sauna, play the vinyls, whatever gets you to decompress.But this is the English cricketing summer, refusing to give you a minute, packed beyond comprehension. A day after the conclusion of the Test summer, it was time to start the Hundred north of the river with the capital double-header: London Spirit against Oval Invincibles. Continue reading...

Science

8 d. ago Storm Floris live: 134mph winds hit UK and 22,000 homes remain without power as travel disruption continues

The Met Office warned flying debris could pose ‘a danger to life’, while 43,000 homes lost power in Scotland

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8 d. ago Storm Floris live: Commuters hit by more rail disruption after ‘most damaging summer storm in recent memory’

The Met Office warned flying debris could pose ‘a danger to life’, while 43,000 homes lost power in Scotland

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