9 h. ago Thunderstorms give way to scorching heat on exact date as weather maps turn red

Parts of the UK could soon be hit with another wave of hot weather in just a few days time - forecasters have shared which day could see temperature peak at 28C

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15 h. ago Swinney's latest plan to achieve independence branded 'utterly hollow'

First Minister vows to ‘turn the heat up’ on Westminster for independence referendum as part of new strategy

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15 h. ago Britain is great at muddling through. But imagine if its leaders knew where they were heading | Timothy Garton Ash

Starmer’s successful ‘reset’ with Europe highlights an underlying incoherence. The only rational long-term strategy is to rejoin the EU, but our politics is far removed from thatLike a chronic ailment, strategic incoherence gnaws at everything Britain does in the world. Keir Starmer’s real achievement in resetting relations with mainland Europe – witness the recent visits of the French president Emmanuel Macron and the German chancellor Friedrich Merz – does not obscure, and in a way even highlights, this deeper confusion.After 1945, Winston Churchill envisioned Britain’s global role at the intersection of three circles: the British Commonwealth and (then still) empire; the Europe whose postwar recovery and unification he strongly supported; and the United States. As Commonwealth countries have formed stronger ties elsewhere, the first circle is no longer of strategic significance. Having committed itself in the 1970s to the most developed political and economic form of the second c...

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15 h. ago Meera Sodha’s vegan recipe for sweetcorn hiyashi | The new vegan

These cooled noodles in a salty-sour sweetcorn sauce are the perfect salad stand-in for hot summer daysIn 2003, I had my first som tam salad in Bangkok’s searing 30-degree heat. It was crunchy and packed to the rafters with flavour, but, more importantly, it was cold. Until then, I’d been eating hot food in hot weather, but ever since I’ve been chasing that perfect cold summer meal. These cold hiyashi ramen come close for me. They’re ludicrously versatile (think salad plus sauce plus noodles), and the only “cooking” to be done is boiling the noodles; the rest is chopping, blending (the sauce) and assembling. It is truly summertime where the living is easy. Continue reading...

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16 h. ago Brian Leishman will still attend Labour conference despite suspension

EXCLUSIVE: The Alloa and Grangemouth MP said he will "still be campaigning for Scottish Labour for Holyrood" after losing the whip at Westminster.

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19 h. ago What REALLY happened at Lamine Yamal's party, revealed by 'victimised' party dwarves, blondes hired for 'specific breast measurements'... and his own GRANNY, writes ISAAN KHAN

Tucked away off the stony hiking trails of the Garraf National Park in Catalonia, a grand villa stands, shuttered against the intense Spanish heat.

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19 h. ago Households growing roses issued warning as UK temperatures soar

The heat isn't good news for everyone - gardeners are being urge to take extra care of their roses as temperatures continue to climb, otherwise they risk wilting away

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23 h. ago 'Annoyed' Matt Fitzpatrick slams pace of play at The Open as he pins heat on 'Tiger

The Sheffield star is relishing another Major battle with the World No.1

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26 h. ago Met warns against supporting Palestine Action ahead of London protests

Several demonstrations are set to take place in London on Saturday including a pro-Palestine rally

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27 h. ago Met warns against supporting proscribed groups ahead of London protests

Officers to monitor chants and conduct at Palestine Coalition and counter-protests in Westminster

Events

28 h. ago Former adviser to London's mayor talks strategy with Northeastern students. Here is what he told them

Former adviser to London's mayor talks strategy with Northeastern students. Here is what he told them  Northeastern Global News

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28 h. ago Kneecap's Glasgow Hydro gig sells out as rap trio headline their biggest Scottish show yet

In a jibe to First Minister John Swinney, the band said "A very special thank you to our Head of PR in Scotland Mr John Swinney... best in the business".

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29 h. ago Extreme heat could lead to more than 5,000 deaths this summer, charity warns

New analysis shows this year has seen more extreme temperatures and more heat health alerts than at the same time in 2022, which was one of the deadliest heatwave years on record

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30 h. ago Duck & Waffle Edinburgh launches exclusive Veuve Clicquot summer TerraceE

This summer, Duck & Waffle Edinburgh turns up the heat with the launch of its brand-new Summer Terrace in partnership with Veuve Clicquot.

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30 h. ago Man, 80, suffering from paralysis is rescued after being left tied up and locked in a car in 30C heat while his family 'visited Taj Mahal'

The man, identified as Hariom Tandale, had travelled from Mumbai to Agra in Uttar Pradesh with his relatives.

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30 h. ago Kneecap will face no police action over Glastonbury gig after the Irish rappers called for crowds to riot in Westminster court

Kneecap will face no further police action over their Glastonbury performance that saw them call for people to riot in Westminster Court.

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31 h. ago John Swinney accused of hitting the Scottish independence 'panic button' as First Minister vows to 'turn up the heat' for a new referendum ... again

He pledged to increase support for Scotland leaving the UK and stressed the importance of supporters of independence backing the SNP at next year's Holyrood election.

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32 h. ago Crucial hydrangea task that must be done during summer for 'bigger' blooms next year

Hydrangeas require different care in the summer heat than they do in the spring or autumn months, making this an important time to get out and give them some TLC

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32 h. ago Shark’s clever misting fan has £30 off right now – but you’ll need to be quick

The mist will help you keep cool in the stifling heat – but it’s selling out fast

Economics

33 h. ago London weather: Thunderstorm alert raised to severe as capital warned of 'significant flooding' threat

Amber warning for thunderstorms issued for between 4am and 11am on Saturday

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