3 h. ago The UK just saw the sunniest April on record, according to the Met Office

While we may have seen a couple of April showers last month, we were treated to a lot more sun than usual.

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5 h. ago Drivers urged to park in specific spot today to cut costs as temperatures soar

With temperatures set to soar today, drivers are being urged to park in a specific spot to slash car costs as the UK basks in a mini heatwave after a long and overcast winter

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6 h. ago Manchester Marathon: Temperatures soar as record number complete 26.2 mile course

It was an unseasonably warm day in the North West on Sunday as 36,000 people contributed to the largest day of marathon running in UK history

Sport

6 h. ago UK records sunniest April on record as temperatures soar into May

High pressure and clear skies brought the third warmest April and the hottest ever start to May.

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7 h. ago Britain basks in warmest May Day EVER on hottest day of the year as temperatures soar above 28C

The Met Office has confirmed that with the Kew Gardens in London hitting 28.0C (82.4F) this afternoon and 'still climing', today is officially the hottest May Day ever.

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13 h. ago Britain will bask in hottest day of the year today and warmest May Day EVER as temperatures soar towards 30C

The UK will also have its hottest day of 2025 so far for the fourth consecutive day today, after highs of 26.7C (80.1F), 24.9C (76.8F) and 24.5C (76.1F) for the past three days.

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21 h. ago Thursday set to be hottest day of the year with highs of 30C

The warm weather could also challenge the record for the highest April temperature in Wales, which is 26.2C.

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26 h. ago Key signs to look for as melanoma cases surge during heatwave after Katherine Ryan's shock diagnosis

As temperatures soar and people make the most of the sunshine, it's important to make sure you keep your skin protected as melanoma cases rise in the summer

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27 h. ago 'Do not' warning issued to anyone using a fan to keep cool at night in 'mini heatwave'

You may be tempted to reach for a fan when temperatures soar, but an expert is warning of some of the side effects

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29 h. ago How to stop your child’s iPad from overheating as temperatures soar

Scots will be trying to make sure the electricals they use in the sunshine are safe from harm this week

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52 h. ago Weather Scotland: Edinburgh to be hotter than Athens as hottest day of year forecast for tomorrow

Temperatures are set to soar on Wednesday in locations including Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee

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55 h. ago Steps to take if you see a dog in a hot car as temperatures to soar in Scotland

The RSPCA have issued a warning to people thinking of leaving their dogs in the car during this spring sunshine

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57 h. ago Fire bosses issue 'very high' wildfires risk for Dumfries and Galloway as temperatures set to soar

People are being urged not to light fires outdoors in a bid to avoid a repeat of the wildfire that raged across Galloway Forest earlier this month.

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60 h. ago Gardeners urged to keep one £10 winter item despite 27C scorcher this week

As temperatures soar this week, gardeners are being reminded to hold onto one important item to protect their plants, even if a heat spike makes it seem unnecessary

Economics

3 d. ago Shocking moment speedboat goes airborne and crashes at 200mph during record attempt

A speedbot flipped, spinning in the air while attempting to set a speed record on Lake Havasu in Arizona on Saturday (26 April).

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3 d. ago Met Office explains why UK will be so hot this week as temperatures set to hit 28C

The Met Office has said an "early dose of summer" is about to hit the UK as temperatures are set to soar to 28C this week

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3 d. ago Met Office issue update on UK heatwave 'threshold' as temperatures to soar to 28C

Temperatures could soar to 28C across parts of the UK during what the Met Office says will be "close" to a "heatwave threshold"

Society

5 d. ago Exact temperature to wash bedding and banish bed bugs as cases soar in May

Households are expected to clean their mattresses every six months to prevent bacteria, bugs and germs.

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6 d. ago London Marathon weather: Reconsider fancy dress, runners warned as temperatures set to soar

Runners tackling the 26.2 mile course have been told to rethink wearing fancy dress

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6 d. ago Reconsider fancy dress, London Marathon runners warned as temperatures set to soar

Reconsider fancy dress, London Marathon runners warned as temperatures set to soar  The Independent

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