48 m. ago Temperatures to dip slightly as UK passes peak of third heatwave this summer

It comes after Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales each recorded their hottest day of the year.

Politics

3 h. ago Heatwave death warnings issued for England as temperatures soar towards 35C

It comes as six million homes have been hit with a hosepipe ban and fire chiefs have warned of a increased risk of wildfires and drowning as people try to escape the heat in pools and ponds.

Events

5 h. ago Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales record warmest day of the year in heatwave

It was hot in England as well, with highs of 33.1C, but no records were broken.

Events

8 h. ago Scotland and Northern Ireland record warmest day in years amid peak of heatwave

Temperatures will soar to highs of 34C in the UK on Saturday.

Events

9 h. ago Met Office predicts hottest day of year as 35C heatwave maps turn deep red

Blazing sunshine and widespread heat will cover almost the entire country, the Met Office says - with mostly dry, cloudless skies dominating the forecast this weekend

Society

10 h. ago Scotland records warmest day in more than two years amid peak of heatwave

Temperatures will soar to highs of 34C in the UK on Saturday.

Events

38 h. ago Tower fan dubbed a 'lifesaver during the heatwave' drops to under £100 in Prime Day deal

'Super easy to set up and use, noise doesn’t disrupt at all and airflow reaches the whole room.'

Economics

41 h. ago Amazon Prime Day Deals: Keep your dog cool during the heatwave with these gadgets

Essential Prime Day gadgets to keep your dog cool all summer long.

Politics

58 h. ago Brits told to close their doors and windows from 5am to 9pm this weekend

A five-day heatwave is expected to hit the UK this week, with temperatures set to hit 32C on Thursday and Friday, 31C on Saturday and 29C on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday

Politics

60 h. ago Parenting Hack: Keep your kids cool during the heatwave with this unexpected Amazon Prime Day deal

Here’s how to keep kids cool whilst they sleep during the heatwave with this Amazon Prime Day deal.

Politics

61 h. ago Brits warned not to hang laundry outside this weekend during heatwave

As the UK prepares for a five-day heatwave, hay fever sufferers might want to avoid hanging their washing outside as it can trigger or worsen symptoms, according to experts

Events

66 h. ago Dog owners urged to follow one walking rule during UK heatwave

The Met Office is now warning pet owners to avoid walking their dogs during certain times of the day, following the news of a third heatwave for later this week.

Politics

3 d. ago The ‘small but mighty’ fan that fits in a bag or pocket during a heatwave reduced by over £20 for Amazon Prime Day

Perfect for any heatwave as it fits in a pocket as well as a bag and is now less than £39

Politics

4 d. ago Shark’s clever misting fan is the ultimate heatwave gadget – it’s reduced for Prime Day

The mist will help you keep cool in the stifling heat

Politics

4 d. ago 'Apocalyptic' wildfire closes in on Marseille, tornadoes form in the Med and Greece shuts Acropolis amid 42C heatwave while SNOW falls in Switzerland as Europe's extreme weather continues

Europe is being battered by extreme weather, with 'apocalyptic' wildfires being seen in Marseille and tornadoes forming on the Mediterranean Sea. 

Society

4 d. ago 'Apocalyptic' wildfire closes in on Marseilles, tornadoes form in the Med and Greece shuts Acropolis amid 42C heatwave while SNOW falls in Switzerland as Europe's extreme weather continues

Europe is being battered by extreme weather, as 'apocalyptic' wildfires in France forced an airport to close and tornadoes formed in the Mediterranean Sea. 

Society

4 d. ago Shark’s clever misting fan is the ultimate heatwave gadget – it’s on sale for Prime Day

The FlexBreeze HydroGo is a summer essential and uses mist to keep you cool

Politics

4 d. ago Athens closes the Acropolis and Cyprus faces 'Titanic' wildfire battle while search for Brit missing on holiday island enters 12th day as brutal 42C heatwave scorches Greece

Cyprus is facing a 'titanic' battle with wildfires and Athens has been forced to close the Acropolis as Greece is scorched by a 42C heatwave that has all but brought the nation to its knees.  

Events

4 d. ago Collin Morikawa lifts lid on link up with legendary caddie as golf star tells the world the two key words

American star and iconic English bagman have combined for huge fortnight in Scotland and Northern Ireland

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5 d. ago Exact dates for FIVE DAY heatwave as weather maps show 34C is just days away

Temperatures are becoming warmer later this week, with some parts of the country set to swelter in a blistering 34C heatwave - weather maps show exactly when it will strike

Society