24 h. ago Amber warning in place as London basks in third day of heatwave with temperatures set to hit 30C

The capital sizzles in another day of sunshine on Wednesday as the fourth heatwave of the summer continues

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3 d. ago 'When will I get paid if DWP benefit paydate lands on August 25 Bank Holiday?'

Most people get a day off at the end of August with the Summer Bank Holiday but it also means benefits are not paid on that date

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3 d. ago The chic guide to Margate: How to spend 24 hours in the Kent seaside town

Thought ‘Shoreditch-on-sea’ was overdone? After visiting on a hot summer’s day, Jes Salter is reminded why it’s the perfect mini break for foodies and culture-lovers alike

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3 d. ago Hidden UK beach from Harry Potter offers 'unforgettable family day out' this summer

Perfect for visitors with two legs and four, Birling Gap might look familiar

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6 d. ago Family's dream holiday turns to nightmare as man fights for life after complaining of dodgy belly

The Vorrias family were on the final day of their summer trip to Zakynthos when their brother became critically ill and his travel insurance was declared void

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7 d. ago Shoppers can get a Marc Jacobs perfume that 'smells like summer' for 62p today

"This is my new favourite go-to fragrance., I love the smell as it is sweet. I can smell it throughout the day and it reminds me of summer"

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7 d. ago ‘Sometimes I overshare’: Adam Buxton on fear, fun, finance – and falling out with friends

The comedian has just released his debut album. He discusses songwriting, his recent memoirs, the problems with modern politics and why we all need to open upOn a muggy summer day, Adam Buxton is talking me through the songs on his debut album, Buckle Up. “There’s one on there called Standing Still,” he says, “which was written when I was feeling absolutely bleak and lost and is about opening a packet of pasta when all the pasta spills. I thought: ‘You can get a joke in there about being a fusilli billy and maybe that will distract a bit from the more earnest and pain-laden lyrics about how, every morning, I drink a cup of tea and it helps me with all the thoughts I have to smother.’”What are these thoughts? “I get overwhelmed by the world and, the worse the news gets, the harder it bites,” he says. “I get existential fear and I think I should go and join Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and work with them. But then, is that really the best use of my talents? My wife is like: ‘Please ...

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7 d. ago Crufts trainer who allowed three dogs to bake to death after leaving them in his Land Rover for six hours in 23C heat is spared jail

Andrew Claridge-Fleming, 57, left four gundogs in the boot of the 4x4 car on a hot summer's day after he was unexpectedly called away to drive his wife to a relative's house.

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8 d. ago NHS Lanarkshire’s Wishaw health improvement team host summer family fun day

Vibrant and well-attended afternoon welcomed people of all ages for a free, outdoor celebration packed with activities, entertainment and important community connections.

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8 d. ago The Hundred returns with star names, tech titans and an intruder who thrilled Lord’s

After the Test series drama, the game’s shortest form returned with Grace Harris helping Spirit home in curtain raiser to outfox InvinciblesHow do you follow that? Mohammed Siraj is still on the mind, bowling, always bowling, programmed to wobble it in at off‑stump until the collapse of civilisation. Anyone who witnessed Chris Woakes, scrapping for singles with his slinged‑up arm, merits a week off to head to the sauna, play the vinyls, whatever gets you to decompress.But this is the English cricketing summer, refusing to give you a minute, packed beyond comprehension. A day after the conclusion of the Test summer, it was time to start the Hundred north of the river with the capital double-header: London Spirit against Oval Invincibles. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago 'England and India's game for the ages Test series the best since 2005 Ashes'

The final day of the final test of the summer between England and India had it all as fans witnessed one of the most extraordinary ends to an incredible test match and series

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1 week ago What to drink with seafood? Albariño is its natural companion | Hannah Crosbie on drinks

This cool, textured grape that’s usually grown by the coast is an easy pairing with any catch of the day, and will also happily accompany any summer menuIt’s World Albariño Day today – 1 August. I’ve got a soft spot for arbitrary wine holidays, so I’m marking the occasion by using it as an excuse to spend the weekend guzzling one of my favourite white wines. I’ve given you notice (sort of), so off you go to your nearest independent or supermarket to pick up something racy and saline.It used to be thought that the albariño grape was brought to Spain by the French monks of Cluny, but that has since been disproved, with no parentage between albariño and burgundian varieties. Rather, the grape is now believed to be an ancient variety that’s native to the Iberian coast, with a naturally thick skin providing resistance to the diseases a humid climate can give rise to (alvarinho is the grape’s name in northern Portugal, where it’s essential in the production of easy-to-love vinho verde). C...

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1 week ago Punch bags, penny pushers and Hillbilly shootouts: the 10 best classic seaside arcade machines

A trip to the seaside isn’t complete without a jangling cup of 2p coins or an overconfident uncle nursing a sore hand. Here’s a rundown of the top nostalgia-inducing gamesThe seaside day trip remains an almost essential component of the school summer holidays, and although the big beachfront arcades have changed a lot over the last decade, they are still a magnet for small kids with handfuls of change, as well as adults hoping to spy an old Space Invaders cabinet in the back. As a child of the 1980s, coin-op video games were an obsession, but what really fascinated me were the older machines, the electro-mechanical oddities that hung on into the digital age. Here are 10 of the best – please add your own in the comments. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago More than half a month's rainfall possible in next day as UK braces for summer storms

Scattered showers are expected across London on Monday, some of which may be heavy with a risk of thunder

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3 w. ago More than half a month’s rainfall possible in next day as summer storms hit

More weather warnings come into place on Monday with Northern Ireland facing half a month’s rainfall in one day.

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3 w. ago The 15 best valued theme parks you can attend with the family this summer and their day ticket prices

Looking for thrills and spills for all the family and getting more for your money? Why not check out these 15 theme park destinations.

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3 w. ago 'I went to the cafe hidden by a lake in Greater Manchester where £10 gets you four curries'

A lunch out on a summer's day doesn't get much better than delicious currys served up in one of Manchester's prettiest parks

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3 w. ago ‘I was struck by the grammar of it, the angular nature’: Elizabeth Day’s best phone picture

The author’s instinctive image of colourful windows in a house undergoing renovation was selected for the Royal Academy’s annual Summer ExhibitionElizabeth Day felt as if she hadn’t seen the sun for decades. It was a gloomy December morning and the podcaster and author was headed towards a London recording studio. On the way, she passed a row of houses that were being renovated. The windows on one particular house had just been replaced and covered with a translucent blue sheet and haphazard orange tape; the scene caught her eye, so she paused to capture it with her iPhone 15 Pro.“I’m known among my loved ones as someone who takes photos of random things, but I just found this so arresting,” Day says. “I was struck by the grammar of it, the angular nature. The tape reminded me of art’s golden ratio, the geometry like a Mondrian crossed with a Rothko. I was exhausted that morning and it completely brightened my mood.” Continue reading...

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3 w. ago FREE £2 William Hill shop bets every day of Glorious Goodwood with your local paper

Don’t miss a free shop bet from racing favourite William Hill every day of the iconic summer festival

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3 w. ago School which banned Union flag dress closes early for summer after 'extremist threats'

Bilton School in Rugby, who banned a student wearing a Union flag dress to inclusion day, says it will close early this summer after receiving "extremist abuse" online

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