36 m. ago Roads could MELT and fights break out on beaches as 'killer' heatwave brings hottest day of the year in Britain

The Met Office said temperatures could hit 36C (97F) in southern England today after yesterday saw the hottest start to Wimbledon on record and a peak of 33.1C (91.6F) in London.

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61 m. ago David Beckham shares cheeky reason for mum's 'reaction' during sweet Wimbledon 'tradition'

The former footballer was seen laughing with his mum, Sandra, as they continued their sweet tradition at the start of Wimbledon

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2 h. ago Katie Boulter escapes the Wimbledon heat with an umbrella to cheer on fiance Alex De Minaur on her day off after dream start at SW19

Katie Boulter escaped the Wimbledon heat with an umbrella to cheer on fiance Alex de Minaur.

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3 h. ago Wimbledon fans reveal astonishing cost of courtside strawberries and cream and sweets at SW19

Tennis fans seeking a sweet treat at Wimbledon may be in for a surprise at this year's tournament with prices having increased significantly at the All England Club.

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3 h. ago Britain sweats again in 'killer' heatwave: No respite in sight as mercury could hit 36C TODAY

The Met Office said temperatures could hit 36C (97F) in southern England today after yesterday saw the hottest start to Wimbledon on record and a peak of 33.1C (91.6F) in London.

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6 h. ago Britain sweats again in 'killer' heatwave: No respite in sight as temperatures set to hit 36C TODAY

The Met Office said temperatures could hit 36C (97F) in southern England today after yesterday saw the hottest start to Wimbledon on record and a peak of 33.1C (91.6F) in London.

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16 h. ago Queues and winning Raducanu make Wimbledon feel even more British than usual

Seven inspired wins, David Beckham in the royal box and 10,000 fans at Wimbledon Park meant a memorable start to SW19It might sound implausible, but this was a day where Wimbledon, that most quintessential of British sporting institutions, felt even more British than usual. The queues were lengthy, the weather hitting record-breaking heights. And over a glorious day of action, the All England Club reverberated to the rare sound of unheralded British players shattering expectations – and ripping up the record books.By the time Katie Boulter left Centre Court with the cheers still ringing in her ears after defeating the No 9 seed Paula Badosa, there had been a magnificent seven British victories on day one – the most in a single day in the open era. Continue reading...

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22 h. ago Sonay Kartal makes tattoo vow after biggest Wimbledon win of her career

World No.51 Sonay Kartal ensured a winning start for British players at Wimbledon on Monday when she saw off 20th seed Jelena Ostapenko - and another win could bring a tattoo

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24 h. ago Wimbledon heatwave: Organisers' statement, new rule and protocols amid sweltering start

Wimbledon started on Monday amid soaring temperatures in south west London and the All England Lawn Tennis Club have implemented a new approach to combatting the heat

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25 h. ago In Pictures: Sunny start to Wimbledon as England enjoys one of hottest June days

A temperature of 29.7C was recorded at Kew Gardens, setting a provisional record for the hottest start to the tennis championships.

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25 h. ago Wimbledon 2025: Sonay Kartal gets British stars off to perfect start with win over 20th seed Jelena Ostapenko

Kartal was beaten last week by Ostapenko in Eastbourne but took out the big-hitting seed on opening day at Wimbledon

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25 h. ago Wimbledon brings out David Beckham, Maria Sharapova and other stars on Day 1

David Beckham and Maria Sharapova are among the stars of sports and screen at Wimbledon for the start of the tournament

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25 h. ago Wimbledon 2025 prices: Staggering price hikes on Pimms, pints and strawberries & cream

The price of a pint of Stella Artois, of Pimms and lemonade and of the iconic strawberries and cream have all increased alongside many other items at this year's Wimbledon

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26 h. ago Wimbledon 2025: Thousands of tennis fans swelter in queue as hottest

London is expected to be hotter than Barbados and Jamaica as thousands of tennis fans descend on SW19 for the start of Wimbledon

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28 h. ago Emma Raducanu speaks out about Jack Draper relationship as Brit duo link

Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper are the British No. 1s and will be looking to carry the home hopes in the heat this week at Wimbledon as they both start their campaigns

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29 h. ago Why are strawberries and cream served at Wimbledon? A historian explains

The roots of the tournament’s iconic dish stretch back centuries

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30 h. ago Wimbledon 2025: Heat forces tennis fans to leave queue as temperatures to hit 34C on hottest

London is expected to be hotter than Barbados and Jamaica as thousands of tennis fans descend on SW19 for the start of Wimbledon

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31 h. ago Welcome to the heat dome: Britain braces for one of the hottest June days EVER as 'killer' heatwave strikes with 34C temperatures forecast on the first day of Wimbledon

Monday is set to be one of the hottest June days on record, with highs of 34C serving tennis fans a sweltering start to Wimbledon.

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31 h. ago Wimbledon 2025: Tennis fans queue through night as temperatures to hit 34C on hottest

London is expected to be hotter than Barbados and Jamaica as thousands of tennis fans descend on SW19 for the start of Wimbledon

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32 h. ago When does Wimbledon 2025 start? Dates and schedule for The Championships

The third Grand Slam of the year, lasting 14 days, starts in late June at the All England Club in SW19

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