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UK heatwave live: Hottest June day on record broken again as Met Office extends ‘extreme heat’ red weather warning
June 25, 2026The hottest June day record has been smashed again after the Met Office extended its rare red weather warning for extreme heat in London and the South East. A provisional temperature of 36.7 was reached in Merryfield, Somerset, on Thursday, exceeding yesterday’s record of 36.1C at Gosport, Hampshire. The Met Office expects the “exceptional spell […]
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UN chief warns London is ‘cooking’ amid unprecedented heatwave
June 23, 2026Sarah Hooper | Live News reporter Published June 23, 2026 12:02pm Updated June 23, 2026 1:29pm To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video The United Nations chief has warned that London is ‘cooking’ while issuing a sobering reminder of the dangers of fossil fuels. […]
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London divided by those who got sleep and those who didn’t after epic thunderstorm
June 23, 2026Sarah Hooper | Live News reporter Published June 23, 2026 8:39am Updated June 23, 2026 2:08pm To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video London was a tale of two cities last night – those who got a good night’s sleep, and those who did […]
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The ‘piece of heaven’ London lido with tickets still available for this week’s heatwave
June 22, 2026Eleanor Noyce | Lifestyle Reporter Published June 22, 2026 11:51am Updated June 22, 2026 11:51am If you’ve taken a glance at the weather forecast this week, one thing is clear: it’s about to get seriously hot. In London, today’s temperatures are set to reach 29°C; by tomorrow, it’s going to hit 36°C, while Wednesday could […]
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Lightning damage causes rush hour train delays on major route into London
May 28, 2026Noora Mykkanen Published May 28, 2026 7:54am Updated May 28, 2026 11:24am The extreme weather is wreaking havoc on the railways after damage to the vital signalling system, causing delays on the London Euston route. Passengers have been enduring an almost week-long heatwave as hot weather continues to grip the UK and western Europe, leading […]
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When is the record-breaking heatwave going to end?
May 27, 2026Noora Mykkanen Published May 27, 2026 11:15am Updated May 27, 2026 12:41pm The summer arrived with a bang, bringing a searing heatwave and tropical nights, but how long is it going to last? As pleasant as the sunshine has been after the grim British winter, many are now starting to long for cooler weather after […]
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Heatwave latest: Hottest May day record broken again as temperatures soar to 35.1C in London
May 26, 2026The UK has experienced its hottest day in May ever, breaking the record for a second day in a row, as the thermometer hit 35.1 in Kew Gardens. The Met Office revealed the temperature recorded in west London, which beat the 34.8C recorded on Monday. Heathrow airport recorded 35C on Tuesday. The weather agency said: […]
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Record for hottest ever May day broken for second time after London reaches 34.8℃
May 25, 2026Today’s heatwave has twice broken the record for the all-time warmest temperature for May after parts of London hit 34.8℃. The peak was recorded at Kew Gardens in south-west London, a full two degrees Celsius higher than the benchmark before this bank holiday weekend. Heathrow in west London had reached temperatures of 33.5℃ earlier this afternoon. Parts […]
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I love living in London — but it’s absolutely vile in a heatwave
May 23, 2026For most of the year, I love living in London. The hustle and bustle of the city is electric, there’s something new to do or see every weekend and as a food writer, I’m never far from delicious treats. But there are a few weeks out of the 52 when I’d rather be just about […]
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London Marathon weather forecast revealed with bright weekend ahead
April 25, 2026Runners and supporters alike joining the London Marathon tomorrow should not skimp on suncream as the race day will be bright. After Londoners endured sunny but brisk few days during the Tube strikes this week, the weather is finally turning milder – just in time for the 2026 edition of the London Marathon. Thousands of […]
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