85 m. ago UK weather: Heatwave forecast as Met Office maps show 12 counties will hit 29C

A potential heatwave is set to bake the country with summer-like weather conditions - marking one of the hottest late-April periods in UK history - with temperatures expected to reach blistering highs of at least 29C

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3 h. ago Met Office forecasts 'unseasonably high' temperatures at night this week

It comes as temperatures in the south of the UK could reach 29C

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4 h. ago UK weather: Mercury to hit 30C earlier in 2025 than ever before in history says Met Office

With the Met Office predicting highs of 29C on Thursday, Brits could see the temperature reaching 30C at the earliest point in the year since the forecaster's temperature records began back in 1860

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4 h. 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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6 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

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24 h. ago The hottest April for seven years: Temperatures set to hit 29C by Thursday as Britain enjoys first taste of summer as warm air moves up from Europe

Britain is set for an early summer's day this week as temperatures could hit 29C by Thursday, bringing high UV and pollen levels across the country.

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27 h. ago Warning over high pollen and UV levels as temperatures set to hit 29C

Temperature records for April and May are unlikely to be broken this week, the Met Office said.

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28 h. ago ‘Impossible’ to make smartphones safe for children, Sophie Winkleman warns

Netflix drama Adolescence has fuelled a debate about phones in schools.

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29 h. ago NHS 'be safe' warning ahead of 'mini heatwave' as temperatures set to hit 27C

Health bosses have urged people in the North West to "take precautions" to stay safe ahead of a spell of "very hot weather"

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33 h. ago UK weather: April temperature records could fall this week with up to 29C expected in hot spell

Widespread sunshine is expected across the country, with highs of up to 29C

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35 h. ago April temperature records could fall this week with up to 29C expected in UK

Widespread sunshine is expected across the country, with highs of up to 29C

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4 d. ago Are weight loss drugs safe? Health experts issue warning over dangerous side effects of weight loss injections

Leading health professionals warn that these medications come with significant side effects 🚨

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6 d. ago Is it safe to travel to Turkey? UK government warning after 6.2 magnitude earthquake

The earthquake had a shallow depth of 10 kilometers (about 6 miles), according to the United States Geological Survey, with its epicenter about 40 kilometers (25 miles) southwest of Istanbul, in the Sea of Marmara

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8 d. ago NHS Trust has wheel of privilege so workers can find out how marginalised they are

AN NHS Trust has issued staff taking part in voluntary 'allyship' training with a 'wheel of privilege' to help them work out how  marginalised they are.

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1 week ago What to do if you get ill over Easter weekend as NHS issues 'high demand' warning

Greater Manchester's NHS has said one service should be the first point of contact if you're unsure where to turn for medical help

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2 w. ago NHS doctor issues warning ahead of 'extremely busy' Easter weekend

The doctor has warned that health services across the region will be under pressure, along with A&E departments and the 111 phone service facing a busy weekend

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2 w. ago NHS Fife in legal bid to ban public watching trans doctor Beth Upton tribunal online

NHS Fife says the livestream was marred in ‘technical issues and interruptions’ which led to ‘significant delays’ in proceedings.

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2 w. ago Under 16s should be restricted from using smartphones to keep them safe from harm, the Children's watchdog warns, as it emerges the majority of England's schools have now imposed bans on mobiles

It comes as a major new survey of 19,000 schools and colleges found that the vast majority already restrict mobile phone use during the school day.

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2 w. ago NHS issues warning to Brits about the risks of wearing last year's suncream in the sunny weather

With the sun shining and the warm weather here to stay, families and groups of friends are flocking to the beach this Easter break. And while wearing sunscreen is hugely important, the NHS warns of other lesser-known risks

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3 w. ago Alan Hutton rings Rangers alarm bell for flops as he warns no

Hutton can make no comparison between the current crop and the character of sides he played in at Ibrox

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