75 m. ago Brutal end to UK heatwave as Met Office warns of savage summer storms

The Met Office has warned that thunderstorms and rain are likely in the UK later today, bringing a brutal end to the scorching heatwave across the country

Events

2 h. ago The £23 fan rated 'better than a Dyson' as 31°C Manchester weather looms

The Met Office reckons Manchester could see highs of 31°C this week.

Economics

3 h. ago Hydrangea flowers will be 'fluffier and perkier' if one task is done in August

Hydrangeas need a lot of moisture in August - but it can be difficult to keep them watered as they have sensitive roots that dry out easily in very hot weather

Science

3 h. ago Met Office pinpoints exactly when violent storms to bring brutal end to heatwave

Although the mercury exceeded 33C in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, on Tuesday, the weather is set to change - and the fourth heatwave of the year will come to an abrupt end

Society

6 h. ago Amber heat alert as fourth summer heatwave pushes temperatures towards 34C

Parts of England are set for another day of sweltering sunshine after highs of 33.4C on Tuesday.

Events

8 h. ago Mapped: Areas most at risk during deadly heatwaves as charity urges government to protect vulnerable

New analysis shows thousands of young children, hospital patients and elderly people at risk as UK hit by fourth heatwave of summer

Events

10 h. ago Met Office says another heatwave will hit Wales this weekend

The heat is returning this weekend and it will not be the last of it

Society

12 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

13 h. ago Temperatures expected to hit 34C as UK enters fourth heatwave

Amber warnings are in place for parts of England on Wednesday.

Events

14 h. ago How to keep your baby safe in the heatwave, according to an expert

Here’s a guide to keeping your baby safe during the hot weather

Politics

14 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

15 h. ago Met Office issues urgent '30 and 4' alert for everyone living in UK to follow

The Met Office is encouraging people to follow the guidelines as temperatures are set to soar to 34C

Events

16 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

16 h. ago UK households told to move WiFi routers away from windows this week

It could be detrimental to your home during the hot weather

Politics

16 h. ago Met Office verdict on where and when thunderstorms could hit as UK gets fourth heatwave of summer

As another heatwave sets in, there is potential for thundery showers in the north of the country

Events

16 h. ago Why you should always avoid taking a cold shower during a heatwave

Here’s what to do instead

Politics

17 h. ago Satellites project could help ‘save lives’ and give extreme weather warnings

The European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites and the European Space Agency are leading the scheme.

Events

18 h. ago New technology will 'transform' Met Office weather forecasts and it launches this week

It's good news for anyone who gets frustrated when weather forecasts are off the mark.

Society

18 h. ago Met Police volunteer officer 'told child she enjoyed being raped', court hears

Defendant James Bubb, who now identifies as a woman named Gwyn Samuels, is accused of rape and sexual activity with a child during their time as a police volunteer for London's Met Police

Events

18 h. ago When the hot weather will end as Met Office warns of oncoming storm

Forecasters say we should expect 'fairly wet weather' with the potential for storm alerts

Events