6 h. ago UK weather: Experts share when cooler weather is due as we pass peak of third heatwave

Temperatures soared on Saturday, with Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales all recording their warmest day of the year so far - but with many Brits struggling in the heat the question is when will it cool down?

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7 h. 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.

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13 h. ago There really ARE more wasps this year! Driest spring in 132 years plus summer heat has boosted number of colonies, experts say

With last month England's hottest June on record and the third heatwave of the summer set to peak today with temperatures of 32C, wasp populations have increased in 'numerous' numbers.

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14 h. ago Scots bask in sunshine as warmest day in two years recorded on weather charts

The Met Office has confirmed temperatures of 30C in Scotland today amid the third heatwave already this summer.

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20 h. ago Police urge people not to call them about hosepipe rulebreakers as third heatwave of summer set to peak at 34C

Temperatures reached 34.7C on Friday as Britons brace for possibility of even hotter weather on Saturday, with amber heat health alerts in place warning of potential rise in deaths

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35 h. ago Temperatures set to peak on Saturday as country bakes in summer’s third heatwave

Highs of 34C or more are possible in parts of the UK on Saturday as the summer’s third heatwave takes hold.

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40 h. ago Heatwave and dolphin double whammy give seaside town its best summer in 60 years

The repeated heatwaves have left Brits sweltering but given a much needed boost to Britain's tourist towns and cities, with Scarborough enjoying its best summer in 60 years

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41 h. ago Panting, gular fluttering and sploots: how Britain’s animals try to keep cool

From cows and cats to squirrels and birds, all have their own methods but may need more help as heatwaves intensifyWith the UK bracing for its third heatwave of the summer, 2025 is on course to be a record-breaking year for temperature. As people retreat into paddling pools and beneath the breeze of pedestal fans, a quieter and less visible struggle is playing out across the country’s fields, forests and hedgerows. So how are Britain’s animals weathering the heat?From cows and cats to herons, horses and even earthworms, each species has evolved its own tactics for staying cool – some more effective than others. But as extreme heat events become more frequent and intense, scientists are beginning to question the longer-term resilience of UK wildlife, and what we can do to help. Continue reading...

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45 h. ago Second water company announces hosepipe ban as millions more face restrictions in England

Britons are braced for a third heatwave this summer as two water companies announce hosepipe bans during drought conditions

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48 h. ago Hosepipe ban starts for millions in 33C heatwave – see where and what it means

Households across a large swathe of the UK are facing the first hosepipe ban of the year as the third heatwave of the summer could send temperatures as high as 33C today

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55 h. ago Hosepipe ban begins in Yorkshire as summer’s third heatwave grips country

Temperatures could reach 32C in parts of central and southern England as a hosepipe ban comes into force for households in Yorkshire on Friday.

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60 h. ago ‘Quietest fan on the market’ to rival Dyson hits Amazon Prime Day deal with a £45 saving

As yet another heatwave rolls across the UK, threatening higher temperatures this summer, now is the time to invest in a high-quality fan without breaking the bank

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65 h. ago Yellow heat health alert extended to all of England as temperatures set to soar

The third heatwave of the summer has hit the UK with temperatures expected to reach 31C on Thursday as a yellow heat health alert is extended to all regions of England

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65 h. ago Which areas in London are at most risk of wildfires as third heatwave of summer to hit this weekend?

London is headed for its third heatwave of this summer this weekend - but where is most likely to be hit?

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68 h. ago How to keep cool in the summer and in hot weather: This is what you should know

The incoming heatwave is expected to be longer and potentially more severe

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68 h. ago Sprinkle 1 item on grass to keep it greener during summer heatwave

As the UK basks in a summer heatwave, households will be looking for ways to keep their lawn green and healthy – and one expert has shared a simple way to do that.

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2 d. ago London faces third heatwave of the summer this weekend with temperatures set to hit 31C

The third heatwave of the summer is set to hit the London this week, with Wimbledon fans and players in for a sweltering weekend.

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3 d. ago Use scientific method to cool car down instead of blasting air con – it takes seconds

As the UK is set to be hit by a third heatwave of the summer, it's important to know how to stay safe in the hot weather, and one woman have shared her ultimate hack on how to keep your car cool

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3 d. ago UK weather maps turn red as Met Office reveals where 'peak' of heatwave will hit

The Met Office has warned temperatures could climb to "10C above average" in the third UK heatwave of summer

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3 d. ago Water levels in Yorkshire reservoirs run low as five million placed under hosepipe ban in drought

Officials at the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) have issued a yellow heat health alert for southern England and the Midlands from 10am this morning until next Tuesday.

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