Temperatures hit 34.7C at Astwood Bank, near Worcester, on Friday, according to the Met Office, with similar or even higher ...

According to the Met Office, vast expanses of the UK have met the official heatwave criteria, with hot, dry and sunny weather ...

Amber heat health alerts have been issued across parts of England, as hosepipe bans come into force in various locations amid ...

The alert comes as a hosepipe ban comes into force in Yorkshire, with further bans for parts of Kent and Sussex on the way.

Scotland and Northern Ireland could see their hottest days of the year, while heat health alerts are in place for many.

An amber heat health alert has been issued for large parts of England, with authorities warning soaring temperatures over the weekend are likely to cause a rise in deaths. At such a critical moment in ...

The heatwave has now reached two thirds of the country, as many parts of the UK struggle with 30C weather this week.

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As the United Kingdom continues to navigate its way through heatwaves, frequent ball changes in the ongoing third Test match of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy have raised serious questions on the ...

The London Fire Brigade says the risk of wildfires in London is "severe", with warnings in place across the country.