56 h. ago London Eye 'breaks down' on hottest day of the year leaving people trapped in pods

Tourists were left waiting in the heat on Thursday as engineers were called to attend the stalled attraction

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57 h. ago Met Office confirms hottest May Day ever as London weather hits 28C

The UK has been treated to a week of unseasonably warm spring weather – with thousands of Brits flocking to their local beaches, ancient festivals and ice cream vans

Society

58 h. ago Britain basks in warmest May Day EVER on hottest day of the year as temperatures soar above 28C

The Met Office has confirmed that with the Kew Gardens in London hitting 28.0C (82.4F) this afternoon and 'still climing', today is officially the hottest May Day ever.

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59 h. ago Warmest start to May on record amid water warnings following death of boy, 16

Temperatures are ‘still climbing’, the Met Office said, with Thursday also the warmest day of the year.

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59 h. ago Met Office confirms hottest day of the year with 28C and gives verdict on heatwave

The Met Office has declared today as the hottest day of the year so far as temperatures have already reached 28C - bringing a record-breaking start to May

Society

64 h. ago Britain will bask in hottest day of the year today and warmest May Day EVER as temperatures soar towards 30C

The UK will also have its hottest day of 2025 so far for the fourth consecutive day today, after highs of 26.7C (80.1F), 24.9C (76.8F) and 24.5C (76.1F) for the past three days.

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66 h. ago Met Office says today will be hottest day of the year with record

The UK is set to bask in the hottest day of the year so far today, with temperatures predicted to reach 30C, according to the latest Met Office forecasts

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66 h. ago Met Office gives heatwave verdict on earliest 30C day since 1860

Warnings have been issued as we head for the hottest day of the year

Society

69 h. ago Met Office delivers 'hottest day' prediction as UK set for 30C heatwave today

The UK could face the warmest start to May on record, with the Met Office saying it could reach 29C or even 30C - but an official heatwave has been ruled out

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3 d. ago UK heatwave forecast: Exact date for 30C as Met Office predicts record breaker

Met Office weather forecasters say temperatures on one day this week could rise as high as 30C as a potential heatwave is on the cards across the UK - it's time to get the suncream ready!

Society

4 d. ago UK bosses should give staff 'sun days' as Britain’s 30C record

After the Met Office predicted a record-breaking 30C day this week, experts have warned bosses that offices will be deserted so they should give their workers siestas

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5 d. ago Full list of UK areas affected by Met Office red 'very high' warning this week

During the spring and summer months the Met Office issues a five-day pollen forecast to warn prepare hay fever sufferers

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6 d. ago Met Office maps forecast hottest day of the year but don't call it a heatwave

Temperatures could hit 28°C in some parts of the UK this week

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6 d. ago UK weather: Met Office heatwave verdict as exact time of temperature peak revealed

Brits are in store for above average temperatures next week, which will bring summerlike heat to major cities across the country - Met Office weather forecasting maps reveal the day and time these temperatures will peak

Society

2 w. ago Met Office Easter Weekend weather forecast reveals which day is best for outdoor activities

Scots families will be looking to make the most of their bank holiday weekend - but will the weather be nice enough?

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2 w. ago Warm UK weather to come to an end with hail, thunderstorms and heavy rain forecast

Britons soaked up the last of the sun over the weekend, with Saturday marking the hottest day of the year

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3 w. ago Saturday marks hottest day of the year so far, Met Office says

Highs of 24C had been recorded in Northolt, north west London

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3 w. ago Met Office weather maps reveal the best day to take a trip during the Easter school holidays

There is one day that looks to be the warmest, and another that may require an umbrella

Society

3 w. ago Met Office verdict on when warm weather will end after hottest day of year

Make the most of the warm weather this week because it might not hang around...

Society

3 w. ago UK weather TODAY: Monday maps turn red hot despite Met Office

The Met Office says that most Brits will enjoy a warm day today after a chilly morning start, apart from the northeast where there will be patches of cloud throughout Monday

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