19 h. ago Wimbledon stars burn on hottest ever first day as 34C heat put eight UK regions on alert

Wimbledon has been hit with searing heat threatening to leave the player's iconic all-white match gear dripping in sweat as ball boys and girls have been issued with 'cooling scarves'

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21 h. ago Today could be hottest day of the year as Met Office warns UK temperatures to soar to 35C

If temperatures reach 34C or 35C, it would make it the hottest day of the year so far

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22 h. ago Tennis fans told NOT to travel to Wimbledon with queue 'at capacity' and crowds facing 'several hours to get in' in 34C on hottest opening day ever

Those who had opted for a slightly later lie-in faced disappointment then when they were told that non-ticket holders risk not getting in, or at best 'several hours' waiting in the queue.

Politics

54 h. ago As Wimbledon prepares for its hottest opening day ever, players are offered longer breaks and fans told to wear wide

With the tournament braced for its hottest opening day tomorrow at a predicted high of 34C, the one thought occupying their minds is how to keep everyone cool.

Sport

55 h. ago SW19 set for record breaking scorcher... As Wimbledon prepares for its hottest opening day, players are offered longer breaks and fans told to wear wide

With the tournament braced for its hottest opening day tomorrow at a predicted high of 34C, the one thought occupying their minds is how to keep everyone cool.

Sport

3 d. ago UK weather: Hottest day of year coming as 34C heatwave maps reveal exact date

Scorching temperatures reaching the mid-30s are expected over the coming days for parts of the UK as the country is impacted by a heatwave and high pressure over the continent

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3 d. ago Forecasters predict heatwave for parts of UK with temperatures to hit 30C

The UK Health Security Agency and the Met Office have issued an amber heat-health alert for several regions across England.

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4 d. ago Government issues weather health warning with heatwave on the way: Britain prepares for heat with hottest day of year ahead

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) issued an amber heat-health alert this morning to cover five regions of England - the East Midlands, South East, South West, East and London - from tomorrow.

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4 d. ago Killer heatwave on the way: Britain gets ready for 34C blowtorch temperatures as Government issues amber heat warning with hottest day of year ahead

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) issued an amber heat-health alert this morning to cover five regions of England - the East Midlands, South East, South West, East and London - from tomorrow.

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9 d. ago Britain swelters on hottest day of the year as temperatures soar towards 34C and experts say 600 will die in roasting heatwave

Sunglasses, sun cream and umbrellas are out in full force today, as sweltering Brits continue to be gripped by blistering weather as the temperatures continue to soar. 

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9 d. ago Met Office warns Britons tornado could hit as severe thunderstorms set to strike UK

Storm weather warning comes into force as UK set for hottest day of year with temperatures expected to soar up to 34C

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1 week ago Scattered thunderstorms to mix with heat as temperatures up to 34C forecast

An amber heat-health alert for all regions in England is in place for the whole of the weekend.

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