39 h. ago Met Office warns hail and thunder to hit UK in drastic weather change

Warm weather is expected to make way for downpours and cooler temperatures

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3 d. ago ‘Extreme’ wildfire warnings continue amid warm weather in UK with 24C temperatures expected

Firefighters said the risk of wildfires increases every day that passes without rainfall

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5 d. ago Pollen warning as Brits with hay fever told not to exercise outside at these specific times

An estimated 13 million people across the UK suffer with hay fever and with the recent changes in temperatures, high pollen counts are expected this year

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6 d. ago UK weather today: Britain forecast balmy 20C Wednesday as maps turn fiery orange

Millions of Brits can expect temperatures to soar to as high as 20C in western parts of the country today while people living in other regions might want to temper their expectations

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6 d. ago Police warn of ‘deceptive’ dangers as temperatures expected to hit 22C this week

Police warn of ‘deceptive’ dangers as temperatures expected to hit 22C this week  The Independent

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7 d. ago Police warn over swimming dangers as temperatures expected to hit 22C

It comes after Izaiah Smith, 15, died after getting “into difficulty” in a park lake in south-east London last week.

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8 d. ago 'Mini heatwave' to hit Scotland as temperatures spike across UK

A temperature spike is expected across 92 UK counties next week.

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8 d. ago UK weather: 'Mini heatwave' forecast as temperatures set to spike in 92 counties

Weather forecasters expect temperatures across the UK to rise once again in just a few days' time, with heat maps turning red to indicate the arrival of above average conditions

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1 week ago UK to sizzle in 22C heatwave as country gears up for first BBQ boom of 2025

With temperatures set to hit 22C this weekend, making the UK hotter than the Algarve, Brits are naturally gearing up for a big BBQ bonanza, with more than a million burgers and sausages set to be bought

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1 week ago Rare amber wildfire alert issued for parts of UK as temperatures to hit 22C

People are urged not to use disposable barbecues and to act responsibly to prevent the risk of wildfires

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1 week ago Amber wildfire warning issued for most of England as temperatures hit 22C

The Met Office has issued an amber wildfire warning for large parts of the UK as temperatures are set to soar to over 20C this week, with fire services urging the public to take care

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1 week ago Cory Booker breaks record for longest speech by US senator as he condemns Trump policies for more than 24 hours – live

Democratic senator slams Trump administration’s various policies and beats the all-time US record held by Strom Thurmond (24 hours and 18 minutes)Cory Booker holds marathon Senate speech to warn of Trump’s ‘harmful’ policiesUS voters are headed to the polls on Tuesday in Wisconsin and Florida in elections that some see as a test of Donald Trump’s popularity and the political clout of his billionaire ally Elon Musk.The most closely watched contest is a battle for a seat on Wisconsin’s seven-member supreme court. Conservatives are trying to flip ideological control of the court, which currently has a 4-3 liberal majority. The contest, which features liberal judge Susan Crawford facing off against conservative Brad Schimel, will have huge consequences in the state. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Cory Booker has criticized Trump on Senate floor for more than 23 hours, nearing record – live

Democratic senator slams Trump administration’s various policies and is close to the all-time US record held by Strom Thurmond (24 hours and 18 minutes)Cory Booker holds marathon Senate speech to warn of Trump’s ‘harmful’ policiesUS voters are headed to the polls on Tuesday in Wisconsin and Florida in elections that some see as a test of Donald Trump’s popularity and the political clout of his billionaire ally Elon Musk.The most closely watched contest is a battle for a seat on Wisconsin’s seven-member supreme court. Conservatives are trying to flip ideological control of the court, which currently has a 4-3 liberal majority. The contest, which features liberal judge Susan Crawford facing off against conservative Brad Schimel, will have huge consequences in the state. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Cory Booker holds marathon Senate speech to warn of Trump’s ‘harmful’ policies

Democratic New Jersey senator’s address saying ‘our nation is in crisis’ passed the 12-hour mark on Tuesday morningUS politics live – latest updatesCory Booker, the Democratic US senator from New Jersey, has embarked on a marathon overnight speech on the Senate floor to warn of what he called the “grave and urgent” danger that Donald Trump’s presidential administration poses to democracy and the American people.Booker began his speech at 7pm on Monday night and passed the 12-hour mark with barely a break in speaking at 7am Tuesday. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago London weather: Capital to bask in sunshine all week with temperatures hotter than Crete

The Met Office says sunny and dry weather expected to last over next seven days, with daytime temperatures set to top 20C

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2 w. ago Met Office report that UK will hotter than Ibiza for Mother's Day due to 'blocked weather pattern'

The UK is set to bask in balmy conditions on Mother's Day tomorrow as temperatures are expected to be higher than the likes of Ibiza, with the mercury due to rise further in the coming days

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2 w. ago Police chief blasts force after parents arrested over school WhatsApp group

Times Radio producer Maxie Allen, 50 and his partner Rosalind Levine, 46, were arrested on suspicion of harassment and malicious communications after a 'trivial' dispute.

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2 w. ago Mother's Day weather sees temperatures start to climb with UK hotter than Ibiza at 23C

Temperatures are expected to rise in the coming days, with possible highs of 23C - meaning Britain will be even hotter than Ibiza, where maximum temperatures will only reach 16C next week

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2 w. ago Convicted gunman is on the run after fleeing open prison as police warn public not to approach him

A convicted gunman is on the loose after fleeing a men's open prison in Buckinghamshire. Brian Odour, 34, failed to return to HMP Springhill on Tuesday following a temporary licence of leave.

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2 w. ago Britain will be hotter than Ibiza as country basks in glorious sunshine

Temperatures are expected to climb throughout next week, starting with highs of 17-19C on Monday and reaching 20-23C by Thursday and Friday.

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