48 h. ago Yellow heat health alert extended to all of England as temperatures soar

Temperatures are expected to climb into the 30s from Thursday and into the weekend across parts of the UK.

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49 h. ago Drivers warned to remove these 4 items from car ahead of weekend

Motorists may put themselves at risk if they leave these items in their vehicles in the soaring heat.

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3 d. ago Climate breakdown tripled death toll in Europe’s June heatwave, study finds

Heat caused 2,300 deaths across 12 cities, of which 1,500 were down to climate crisis, scientists sayPlanet-heating pollution tripled the death toll from the “quietly devastating” heatwave that seared Europe at the end of June, early analysis covering a dozen cities has found, as experts warned of a worsening health crisis that is being overlooked.Scientists estimate that high heat killed 2,300 people across 12 major cities as temperatures soared across Europe between 23 June and 2 July. They attributed 1,500 of the deaths to climate breakdown, which has heated the planet and made the worst extremes even hotter. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Weather map: Amber heat alert extended as temperatures could soar to 35C

Temperatures could reach 35C on Tuesday as the heatwave reaches its peak

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1 week ago Wimbledon release fresh heatwave statement as tournament chiefs implement new rule

Temperatures are set to soar in SW19 on the opening day of Wimbledon, with a heat rule likely to be in place for the players as they take to the court

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1 week ago Wimbledon organisers prepare for the heat as temperatures soar in SW19

It is forecast to be one of the hottest June days ever in parts of the UK.

Politics

1 week ago Temperatures to soar again on Sunday amid amber heat health alert

The alert is in place until Tuesday.

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1 week ago Europe heatwave latest: Extreme heat grips the continent as temperatures soar to 42C

Multiple countries on the continent are facing temperatures of 40C or above, with warnings for extreme heat

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2 w. ago Amber heat health alerts issued across UK as temperatures set to soar above 30C

The warning affects East Midlands, South East, South West, East of England and London, the UK Health Security Agency says

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2 w. ago London weather: Amber heat health alert in force as temperatures set to soar to 30C

A second amber heat health alert in two weeks came into force on Friday.

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2 w. ago Full list of heat health alerts in England as temperatures to soar above 30C

Extreme temperatures could have significant impacts on health and social care – and even pose a risk to life

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2 w. ago Amber heat health alerts issued as temperatures set to soar above 30C

Amber heat health alerts have been issued for large parts of England as temperatures are set to rise to more than 30C.

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2 w. ago ‘This heat is extreme’: Warning extended as London temperatures soar

‘This heat is extreme’: Warning extended as London temperatures soar  CTV News

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2 w. ago Thunderstorms AND 34C heatwave spark 'torch and batteries' warning for 7 areas

Thunderstorms are set to hit the UK just as parts of the country bake under extreme heat - with temperatures expected to soar to 34C in eastern England and climb past 30C in the north

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3 w. ago Rachel Zegler’s West End Evita performance sparks criticism as fans fall ill in soaring heat

Around 200 fans gathered outside the West End venue in 30C heat, with emergency services reportedly called just minutes before Zegler’s big performance

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3 w. ago Rachel Zegler's West End Evita performance comes under fire as 'multiple people fall ill' while trying to catch a glimpse of the star's famous song during the soaring heat

The performer, 24, belted out Don't Cry For Me Argentina on the balcony of the London Palladium for her performance in Evita on Thursday.

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3 w. ago West End passersby see Rachel Zegler sing Don’t Cry For Me Argentina on balcony

The actress plays Eva Peron in Jamie Lloyd’s new production of hit musical Evita at the London Palladium.

Politics

3 w. ago Revealed: The UK's best BBQ spots this summer... does your town make the cut?

The latest findings come as Britain's temperature is set to soar into the 30s this weekend, with an amber heat-health alert being issued earlier today.

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3 w. ago Now militant doctors demand the right to walkout on 'heat strike' as temperatures soar

Members of the British Medical Association (BMA) are calling on the union to demand that the NHS adopts a 'national maximum workplace temperature'.

Society

3 w. ago Lidl shoppers say this is the 'best fan they've ever had' as heat set to soar to 30C

The hottest day of 2025 (June 19) so far is upon us and with the temperatures set to continue in excess of 30C into next week, Lidl customers say they have found the solution to keeping cool

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