9 h. ago Three wildfires break out in 24 hours in London amid scorching temperatures

Dozens of firefighters had rushed to Wanstead Flats on Monday before more fires broke out on Tuesday

Events

12 h. ago Wildfires break out across London amid scorching temperatures

Dozens of firefighters had rushed to Wanstead Flats on Monday before more fires broke out on Tuesday

Events

13 h. ago Wildfires break out at east London park for second day in a row amid scorching temperatures

Dozens of firefighters had rushed to Wanstead Flats on Monday before more fires broke out on Tuesday

Events

19 h. ago Escape the heatwave with the 10 best wild swimming spots within an hour of London

Feeling the heat? These are the best swimming spots within easy reach of the capital by train, tube and car

Politics

22 h. ago UK weather maps remain crimson red and show exact date heatwave will end

UK heatwave maps have captured the intense plume that is due to scorch the nation this week, with temperatures of 34C expected to hit the UK, as amber weather warnings are in place

Society

36 h. ago How hot will Scotland get this week as UK set for another summer heatwave?

Scotland being unable to bask in the same scorching temperatures as those down south has been the story of this summer.

Politics

41 h. ago Amber heat health warning as scorching temperatures could cause 'rise in deaths'

A heat health warning has been issued as 'significant impacts' are feared - temperatures are expected to soar into the mid-30s in parts of the UK over the next 48 hours

Events

47 h. ago UK heatwave: Weather maps show exact date temperatures will peak in 34C scorcher

Temperatures could rise as high as 34C in the coming days as weather forecasters say an official heatwave could be declared in some parts of the UK as soon as tomorrow

Society

59 h. ago Arthur's Seat fire: Plumes of smoke as wildfire appears to break out on Edinburgh's Arthur's Seat

Plumes have smoke have been seen billowing from the Edinburgh landmark

Events

67 h. ago A new £200 million water park being built in the UK – and it’ll be less than an hour from London

A new £200 million water park being built in the UK – and it’ll be less than an hour from London  Time Out Worldwide

Economics

3 d. ago 'I visited one of Britain's most beautiful holiday spots 4 hours from London'

'I visited one of Britain's most beautiful holiday spots 4 hours from London'  My London

Politics

4 d. ago Wildfires hit Mount Vesuvius: Huge flames break out around volcano as deadly blazes sweep through Europe amid scorching heatwave

Dramatic footage shows flames engulfing the volcano in Naples, Italy , as firefighters battle to control them.

Events

4 d. ago Yellow heat health warning issued as London braces for more scorching temperatures

Yellow heat health warning issued as London braces for more scorching temperatures  Newham Recorder

Events

4 d. ago UK weather warning issued as heatwave to move in across country

The UKHSA has issued a yellow heat health alert across parts of the nation as temperatures have been predicted to reach a scorching 36C in some areas next week

Events

5 d. ago UK set for scorching 34C temperatures as Met Office gives heatwave verdict

Hot spells are expected to make a return to the UK after weeks of unsettled weather

Society

6 d. ago Pictured: ‘Loved’ father shot dead in Stoke Newington as murder hunt continues

Erdal Ozmen, 45, was killed in east London in the early hours of Tuesday

Events

6 d. ago China unveils supersonic jet that can fly from London to New York in THREE HOURS

China say the C949 could reduce Britain to New York journey time from the usual seven hours to less than half that, making transatlantic travel much quicker than it is currently

Politics

6 d. ago Where is hot in May? 8 best spring holiday destinations to visit in Europe

Some of Europe's most scorching spring temperatures are seen in Greece, Italy, Spain and Turkey

Politics

6 d. ago Mapped: Wildfires in France and Spain as huge blazes break out in 40C European heatwave

Mediterranean countries are a growing wildfire hotspot, with scientists warning that climate change is driving increasingly hot and dry summers

Events

6 d. ago "I worked 110 hours a week as a junior banker in London and then quit"

"I worked 110 hours a week as a junior banker in London and then quit"  eFinancialCareers

Economics