39 h. ago UK weather sizzles in spring sunshine before showers sweep in after weekend scorcher

The UK is set to bask in a 27C heatwave on Saturday before the weather takes a turn for the worse with heavy rain forecast next week, while unsettled conditions continue

Politics

52 h. ago Brits enjoy midweek BBQs thanks to sizzling weather with healthier food on menu

More than three quarters of people believe that BBQs are no longer just a weekend pursuit - and many say they are eating less animal meat during the week more than they did in 2023

Society

59 h. ago Sizzling weather makes 2025 year of the midweek BBQ – and we're eating healthier too

BBQ's are not just an excuse to cook meat as nearly half of us are eating less animal meat during the week more than they did just a few years ago

Society

69 h. ago New Spain heatwave maps turn red as Brit tourists warned to expect 34C blast

Intense temperatures climbing up to 38C in parts of Spain are set to sizzle pasty Brits over the next week, according to red weather maps from WXCharts and The Met Office forecast

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3 d. ago UK weather: Temperatures to swing from sweltering 27C to lows of 5C in June heatwave

The UK is set to see a scorcher this weekend with temperatures hitting 27C before the mercury drops back down to more typical levels for the start of June

Society

6 d. ago Weather: London to be battered by bank holiday downpours after record spring sunshine

While temperatures may peak at 21C, it will feel several degrees cooler

Politics

7 d. ago ‘Welcome rain’ forecast on Bank Holiday weekend after 30 dry days in parts of UK

Spring has so far been sunny and dry with above average sunshine and temperatures reaching the mid to high 20Cs.

Politics

8 d. ago This has been Scotland's sunniest spring ever and it is not even over yet

There may be over a week left before we hit the summer months, but Scots have already seen more hours of spring sunshine than ever before.

Politics

8 d. ago UK weather set for a sizzling 27C heatwave as temperatures soar across the country

Though mid-May has seen temperatures drop dramatically, the UK is set for another heatwave at the end of the month as the mercury is set to jump another 10C as we go into summer

Society

9 d. ago Sali Hughes on beauty: Feeling the heat? Avoid summer meltdowns with new long

Thanks to excellent new tints, sticks and sprays, rising temperatures do not have to mean melting makeupAt the time of writing, my life and mood have been shifted dramatically by spring sunshine. And so too would my makeup if I hadn’t spent weeks testing new long-wear products designed to stop one’s face melting in the heat. Those of us with oily skin, an active lifestyle or a hormonal propensity for sweating or flushing, can also struggle to hold on to foundation, eyeshadow and more. But until recently, the term “long-wear” often meant dry, dragging, somewhat joyless textures and shades.My best new discovery is Milk’s superlative Hydro Grip Gel Tint (£34), available in 15 shades; I wear number five and it’s perfect. Its light and comfortable texture and sheer, natural-looking, summery coverage betray what is extraordinarily dogged staying power. Used in place of foundation or tinted moisturiser, this has remained perfectly intact through tears, 16-hour days and a common c...

Politics

1 week ago London weather: Sun to sizzle then fizzle as capital faces week

Parts of the UK may be warmer than Ibiza over the weekend but the sunshine may be short-lived

Politics

2 w. ago Hamilton’s great expectations not yet met but Ferrari fans show patience

Team principal Fred Vasseur talks of ‘extra pressure’ for Hamilton’s first grand prix in Italy for the ScuderiaOn the short walk from the railway station in Imola to the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, the tree-lined streets, scattering dappled spring sunshine, throng with the faithful. They come adorned in the rosso corsa of the Scuderia, heading towards their first home race of the season and the long-awaited chance to see the seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton take to the track for the team they feel are their own.The anticipation, building for more than a year, is palpable and the passion that comes with it all too striking – as Hamilton is more than aware. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Record Scottish retail sales as sizzling weather sees shoppers snap up garden furniture and outdoor toys

“Whether this unalloyed good news can be sustained remains to be seen” – David Lonsdale, SRC

Economics

2 w. ago Warmest weekend of the year as Brits set for scorcher of a Sunday before thunderstorms

The mercury is set to reach for the sky on Sunday as parts of the UK will be blasted with 27C heat, making it the warmest weekend of the year after a scorching hot April

Events

2 w. ago Ollie Watkins on target as Aston Villa beat Bournemouth to boost top

A little over a month ago Aston Villa were preparing for the Parc des Princes and while they have enjoyed some memorable trips on the continent this campaign, it was hard to escape the sense that this one, in more modest surroundings in the spring Dorset sunshine, was arguably their most significant takeaway of the season yet. It probably felt even bigger for Unai Emery given his side finished with 10 men, Jacob Ramsey sent off late on for a second yellow card offence. And then deep into second-half stoppage time, Emiliano Martínez made a magnificent save to prevent Antoine Semenyo from side-footing in an equaliser.Ollie Watkins scored the only goal on the verge of half-time, his deft finish sufficient to earn a priceless Villa win in the race to qualify again for the Champions League and eclipse Gabriel Agbonlahor’s Premier League goalscoring record, this the England striker’s 75th in the top flight. “Something tells me I’m into something good,” crooned the 1,307 away supporters on...

Events

3 w. ago Cheery shoppers go on spending splurge at Next in warm spring sunshine

The high street and pubs enjoy bumper sales as April breaks records for sunshine and warmth

Economics

3 w. ago Next says warm Spring sunshine brought out the shoppers as sales surge more than expected

The high street and pubs enjoy bumper sales as April breaks records for sunshine and warmth

Economics

3 w. ago Met Office reveals why the UK has seen 'unusual' spell of warm weather

The Met Office has explained why the UK has basked in sunshine this spring

Society

3 w. ago Young and old enjoy spring sunshine at VE Day party in east Belfast

The event in the city’s Woodstock Road came ahead of the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe.

Politics

3 w. ago UK weather maps show huge rainstorm sweeping country as spring sunshine ends

The UK has been basking in the warmest start to May on record, but weather maps show a band of rain is set to sweep across the country before temperatures cool from the unseasonable highs

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