11 h. ago UK weather: Exact dates Met Office forecast says 27C will hit as maps turn red

Parts of the UK are set to be hit with a 27C forecast as the Met Office confirms when these temperatures could reach parts of the country, as maps for those days turn red

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21 h. ago Britain braces for three days of thunderstorms: Met Office issues alert ahead of 27C temperatures over weekend as map reveals areas that could be affected

The Met Office forecasts that temperatures will reach a maximum 27C over the weekend but an alert has been issued for possible showers and thunderstorms throughout.

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22 h. ago Northern Lights could light up UK skies tonight as Met Office forecasts 'enhanced aurora'

The Met Office has said the Northern Lights could dazzle skies across parts of the UK on Friday night

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28 h. ago UK could be hit by 'vigorous thunderstorms' in days as temperatures hit 27C

Met Office forecasters say the thunderstorms 'could affect just about anyone'

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29 h. ago UK set to be hotter than Barcelona this weekend as warm weather returns

May started off with the hottest day of the year so far with 29.3C heat in London

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34 h. ago China exports beat expectations despite slump in trade with US

April trade data comes the day before representatives from Washington and Beijing were set to meet to discuss Trump’s tariffsChinese trade with the United States slumped in April even as its total exports beat forecasts, official figures show, as trade representatives from both nations prepared to meet this weekend in the midst of a gruelling trade war between the superpower rivals.Exports to the United States – one of China’s top trading partners – fell 17.6% in April, data showed. Against that backdrop, analysts polled by Bloomberg had expected exports to rise just 2% year-on-year last month. However they beat expectations, coming in at 8.1%. Continue reading...

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55 h. ago London weather: Weekend forecast revealed as Met Office makes welcome prediction after chilly spell

London is set to enjoy another week of sunny and warm weather

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3 d. ago Met Office forecasts ‘frost and fog’ before warm weather returns

Temperatures are set to rise day-by-day until it peaks on Sunday

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4 d. ago Mystery pollen bomb strikes London: Baffled residents complain of tight chests, red eyes, and brain fog

Londoners have complained of a 'pollen bomb' across the city over the weekend. Despite the Met Office forecasting low pollen levels, park-goers were left 'choking' on thick clouds of pollen.

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4 d. ago Best time to see Eta Aquariid meteor shower as 'shooting stars' from Halley's Comet light up UK sky tonight

The Eta Aquariid meteor shower reaches its peak this week as up to 40 shooting stars per hour could dazzle the night sky

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4 d. ago Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce SKIP Met Gala 2025 despite invite as A

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will not be attending tonight's Met Gala 2025, despite their invite. The Met Gala was hit with a number of shocking last-minute cancellations.

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4 d. ago Kanye West causes Met Gala 2025 to 'ramp up security' over gate crashing fears

The Met Gala 2025 is reportedly preparing for potential chaos tonight and it's got nothing to do with couture - instead, it's down to Kanye West

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4 d. ago Met Gala 2025 live updates: all the stars and red carpet looks from fashion’s biggest night

Guests including Rihanna and Zendaya are expected to arrive from 5.30pm ET for this year’s Met Gala, which is themed ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’Uh oh, time for the gala’s first set back: just a few hours before he was due to step onto the steps as an honorary chair, LeBron James has backed out due to injury sustained during first round of the NBA playoffs.“Unfortunately because of my knee injury I sustained at the end of the season I won’t be able to attend the Met Gala in NY tonight as so many people have been asking and congratulating me on! Hate to miss an historical event!” he wrote on X. King of the tunnel ‘fit, James was named an honorary chair for the event. Pharrell Williams, Lewis Hamilton, Colman Domingo and A$AP Rocky are however still set to serve as chairs. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago The famous faces you won't see at the Met Gala because of their links to 'banned' Donald Trump

The star-studded event of the year is tonight, but certain MAGA figures will not be attending the Met Gala. President Donald Trump has been banned from red carpet since 2017.

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5 d. ago Latest Met Office forecast for Greater Manchester as weather set to change again

Temperatures are set to heat up again after a mild Bank Holiday weekend

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5 d. ago Red Arrows light up sky for VE Day flypast as Royal Family watch from Buckingham Palace balcony

Stunning images show the Red Arrows in action as the royals watch the spectacular display to mark VE Day's 80th anniversary

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5 d. ago How to see 'super rare naked eye star explosion' in Scotland before it disappears for 80 years

Scotland is famous for the Northern Lights but we are set to experience a very extremely unique starburst soon

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5 d. ago Met Gala: Most dangerous celeb beauty and fashion 'hacks' from drugs to last

The 2025 Met Gala is tonight, and celebs will be sure to look their best - but behind the scenes thousands is spent on drugs, surgery, and extreme weight loss tactics

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5 d. ago Real reason Naomi Campbell is banned from the 2025 Met Gala after 35 years of attending

Naomi Campbell is reportedly banned from the Met Gala and the iconic supermodel will be unable to attend tonight's star-studded event after she 'shot herself in the stiletto'

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5 d. ago Bank holiday weather: Watch the Met Office’s video forecast for Early May bank holiday

The Met Office’s video forecast for Early May bank holiday.

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