6 h. ago Scots braced for scorching weather over 20C as forecast map turns red for May

We may have seen our fair share of rain over Easter Weekend, but forecasts suggest that the April showers are finally over.

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55 h. ago Mini heatwave to hit UK as Brits finally wave goodbye to April showers

The temperature anomaly map shows a deep shade of red across most of the British Isles that evening, which mark the start of the May Day bank holiday weekend.

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4 d. ago UK weather: 'Mini heatwave' forecast as 24 areas face temperature spike over 20C

A 'mini heatwave' looks to be on the cards as advanced weather modelling maps show the mercury rising above 20C in several parts of the country at the start of May

Society

6 d. ago UK weather: New hottest day of the year forecast with seven counties set for 26C

Brits should get ready for another heatwave and say goodbye to dreary weather as a scorcher heads its way down south with the hottest day of the year so far forecast

Politics

6 d. ago Bracelet by Scottish designer sells for almost three times estimate at auction

It went under the hammer on Wednesday.

Politics

8 d. ago Faintings, blackouts and violence: Iraq’s scorching emergency – in pictures

The country’s average temperature has risen by 0.48C a decade from 2000. Last August, photographer Susan Schulman visited Baghdad and Amarah, to capture the impact of extreme weather on everyday lives Continue reading...

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1 week ago Met Office issues red alert warning as Britain basks in glorious sunshine

Sunday will see most of the UK facing medium or high alerts, while very high warnings will remain in place for London and the South East of England, the East, the West Midlands and the East Midlands.

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1 week ago UK weather today: Saturday SCORCHER as Britain forecast to be hotter than Ibiza in April heat blast

Millions of Brits will experience scorching temperatures today with parts of the country being even hotter than the Spanish party island of Ibiza, according to forecasters

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1 week ago UK weather today: Scorching Friday as four major towns forecast 22C heat blast as maps turn hot red

Weather maps have shown where in the UK can expect the warmest conditions today, with several towns in the north of England promised 22C temperatures before the weekend cools

Society

1 week ago Scotland's wildfire problem could soon be as bad as Spain and Greece

Scientists and fire brigade union chiefs said Scotland must learn lessons from warm, wildfire-prone countries as climate change intensifies.

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2 w. ago Scotland braced for snow as April mini heatwave to come to chilly end, according to Met Office

It is the news we've all been dreading but the sunshine will soon be swapped for snow in Scotland

Society

2 w. 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

Politics

2 w. ago Birmingham bin strikes: Deadly disease outbreak fears as rat hordes multiply in scorching weather

An expert has raised fears large rats multiplying in hot weather in Birmingham amid large piles of rubbish caused by industrial action could spread a potentially fatal disease

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2 w. ago UK weather: 'Mini heatwave' forecast maps show huge temperature spikes this week

The UK is set for a 'mini heatwave' as glorious dry and sunny weather continues this week - forecast maps show temperatures could be rising above 20C again very soon

Society

2 w. ago Scots businesses 'braced' for impact of Donald Trump tariffs with firms taking 'urgent' measures

The US market is worth about £971million to the Scotch whisky industry, while salmon is worth £225million in exports.

Economics

2 w. ago Incredible satellite images show 2,000 miles of clear blue skies stretching from Russia to Scotland

Scots from Cullen to Loch Lomond have been in awe of the "scorchio" weather we are seeing this week

Politics

3 w. ago Scots households braced for higher gas and electricity bills as energy price cap rises

Citizens Advice Scotland has dubbed April 1 this year as 'April Cruel Day' due to the cumulative impact of rising bills.

Science

3 w. ago Scots firms brace for impact of US tariffs after Downing Street talks fail

Swinney vows to take “every opportunity” to raise Trump’s import taxes on visit to New York this week

Economics

3 w. ago Scots firms brace for impact of US tariffs as Downing Street expects UK to be hit

Swinney vows to take “every opportunity” to raise Trump’s import taxes on visit to New York this week

Economics

3 w. ago UK weather: Mini heatwave forecast as THREE day scorcher to hit all 92 counties

New maps by WXCharts have revealed that the majority of the UK could experience a mini heatwave at the start of welcome. It comes after forecasters said the UK could become hotter than Greece

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