Heatwave

People cool off from the heat at the fountains of Trafalgar square, in central London. (Photo: HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)

This unusual trick will help cool you down in the hot weather

A yellow heat-health alert has been issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) as the UK experiences the hottest day of the year. (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

All the areas in England under a heat health alert

Homes in the UK are designed to retain heat, so heatwaves prove tough for Brits who cannot escape the high temperatures.

4 budget fans to keep you cool during a heatwave 

Crowds flock to Sussex beach as temperatures soar.

Watch: Temperatures to reach 32C in heatwave

A dog tries to cool down in the water of a fountain. (Photo: BARBARA GINDL/APA/AFP via Getty Images)

This is when it's too hot to walk your dog according to experts

There are lots of things that can make us more vulnerable to sunshine. (Photo: Pexel, Maggie Zhan)

'I'm a doctor - these 5 things mean you're more at risk of sunburn'

(Photo: Pexels)

I'm an energy expert - these tips will help you cut summer bills

The UK is home to many beautiful beer gardens, with amazing views and exciting menus. (Photo credit: Katja - stock.adobe.com)

The 38 best-rated beer gardens across the UK

British tourists in Greece have been slapped with an "emergency alert" as a ferocious wildfire rages across the holiday hotspot.

Watch: Greek firefighters battle wildfires as warning issued

Schools are not legally required to let children have water bottles during class, nor to bring sunscreen to school (Photo: NationalWorld/Getty Images/Adobe Stock)

Rules schools must follow during a heatwave, and what parents can do

People enjoying warm weather during a heatwave in London. (Photo: Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

How to stay safe in hot weather according to an expert

The best rooftop bars in the UK to soak up the sun. (Credit: ThisDesign - stock.adobe.com)

The 17 best rated rooftop bars across the country to soak up the sun

South Marine Park.

South Tyneside weather: How long will the warm conditions last?

Big names in sunscreen fail Which? tests but there are still plenty of safe options on the market (Canva Images)

Big names in sunscreen fail Which? test, which ones should I buy now?

Farmhouse Inns celebrate 20 years with a giant 6ft slice of cake in Leeds' Trinity centre

How to claim a free slice of cake this weekend

High pressure will start to build, potentially bringing a more settled, drier, period in May 2024.

Video weather forecast: Parts of UK set to sizzle this Bank Holiday

The Met Office video weather forecast reveals when warmer weather is likely to reach the UK - watch the full forecast below.

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Parts of the UK will experience highs of 26C this weekend, with experts describing the October autumn weather as "unusual". (Credit: Getty Images)

Scotland hit with amber flood warnings as 'heatwave' approaches south

Satellite view of Earth taken on September 6 shows Saharan dust blowing over the UK.

Windows and cars left ‘dusty’ as Sahara sand blows across UK

The Met Office said the UK will not experience heatwave until mid-August although high temperatures have sweltered some parts of Europe over the weekend. (Photo by Steve Taylor/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

UK will not swelter in heatwave until mid-August

UK Heatwave: Top tips on how to save your grass from the heat

Shed Of The Year 2023: Inside the 26 sheds vying for stardom - including a Japanese Tea House & Ski-Chalet

Get a shed load of this! - Inside the 26 shortlisted shacks for SOTY

UK Heatwave: When is it too hot to work? Government rules explained

Explainer What to do if you see a dog in a hot car - the law explained

Top 10 tips for keeping your dogs safe during heatwave

Good Friday: 7am to 10pmSaturday: 7am to 10pmEaster Sunday: CLOSEDEaster Monday: 7am to 8pm

Morrisons brings back popular meat deal for limited time

Which beaches made the cut at the Blue Flag awards 2023

Blue Flag award beaches 2023 - full list

A sunny Hayling beach

Top 10 UK Staycations according to TripAdvisor

The UK coastal town named number one by TripAdvisor is surprisingly not in Devon or Cornwall

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UK to have ‘soft’ heatwave in April and May

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