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Strong winds and thunderstorms kick off the bank holiday weekend
Cooler and showery conditions will continue across the weekend and into Monday, bringing a record-breaking summer to a rather damp close as Matt Taylor explains.
August 29, 2026Bank holiday weekend to see more thunderstorms and rain
The weather will remain unsettled across the next few days with showers, longer spells of rain and thunderstorms all likely at times across the weekend.
August 28, 2026Bank holiday sun boosts South West tourism
Business owners in Devon and Cornwall describe how "the sun just brings everybody out".
May 26, 2026How to keep cool at your summer festivals
As the summer festival season kicks off, temperatures are set to soar this bank holiday weekend.
May 22, 2026UK sees hottest day of year as bank holiday travellers face queues
Temperatures hit 28.4C in parts of England on Friday, while delays have been reported at the Port of Dover and Birmingham Airport ahead of the bank holiday weekend.
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Strong winds and thunderstorms kick off the bank holiday weekend
After weeks of scorching heat and drought the summer's swan song is set to be one of frequent downpours as well as gales for some. Areas of heavy rain and showers are expected to sweep across parts o
Bank holiday weekend to see more thunderstorms and rain
Most of the UK is finally getting some rain, in time for the bank holiday weekend. The weather will remain unsettled across the next few days with showers, longer spells of rain and thunderstorms all
UK records hottest day of year as forecasters warn of more extreme heat
Temperature reaches 30.5C in Kent as amber health alerts issued before bank holiday temperatures rise The UK has recorded its hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures reaching 30.5C in Kent
‘Total gridlock’ at Dover as 8,000 travellers face new EU border checks on busiest day of year so far
Travellers faced long queues on what was one of the hottest days of the year so far Removed from bookmarks From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground wh
Bank holiday temperatures soar as UK's hottest day of the year confirmed – and it's set to get even warmer
Temperatures rose above 30C in parts of Kent, according to Met Office figures. Want LBC stories before everyone else? Set us as your Preferred Source on Google By Poppy Jacobs The UK has seen the h
Why Brits are facing chaos on the roads this bank holiday weekend
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London sizzles on hottest day of the year so far - with temperatures only set to climb
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UK sees hottest day of year as bank holiday travellers face queues
The UK is experiencing the hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures forecast to continue to climb above 30C over the bank holiday weekend. Temperatures reached 28.4C at Heathrow in west Lond