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Late September warmth before wind and rain return this week
Temperatures remain above the average at the start of the week but wetter conditions are on the way for some
September 28, 2026August was world's joint-hottest month on record, scientists say - Reuters
August was world's joint-hottest month on record, scientists say Reuters
September 10, 2026Very hot drinks may damage the food pipe and increase cancer risk
A study found people who had their drinks "very hot" had around a three times higher risk of the cancer than "warm" tea or coffee drinkers.
September 9, 2026Very hot drinks may damage the food pipe and increase cancer risk
Steaming hot liquid can damage the cell lining on the way down to the stomach, experts say.
September 8, 2026Turning cooler with wet and windy weather forecast for UK this week
Weekend warmth gives way to rain and strong winds for many into the start of the new week.
September 7, 2026How a new era of heatwaves could shake up the school calendar
Teachers warn it could be increasingly difficult for classrooms to function during the hottest months.
August 22, 2026Rain to stop in time for weekend as sun returns
The heavy downpours that have caused flash flooding will ease during Friday with sunshine returning for the weekend. But there are some chilly nights in store, as Ben Rich explains.
August 21, 2026Record heatwave in South Korea as temperatures soar to 42.5C
There have been at least 19 deaths related to the heatwave which has brought the country's hottest day since records began.
August 5, 2026Second half of summer to bring chances for rain but heatwave threat persists
Forecasts suggest the weather could turn more changeable during late July and August but the risk of heatwaves remains.
July 18, 2026Weekend cooldown to mark end of heatwave for some
Temperatures are set to fall by several degrees in some areas, including parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England.
July 16, 2026Heatwave conditions in NI for second time this summer
That heat threshold must be met for at least three consecutive days at the same weather station to be a heatwave.
July 14, 2026Thousands may have died in UK's exceptional May and June heatwaves
An early estimate suggests more than 2,700 people will have died from heat-related causes during the UK's exceptionally hot weather in recent months.
July 12, 2026Cooler for some this weekend but heatwave continues
The sizzling heat continues into next week despite a drop in temperatures over the weekend.
July 11, 2026Heat exhaustion or heatstroke: Can you tell the difference?
During hot weather, it can be easy to overheat, sometimes resulting in heat exhaustion or heatstroke.
July 10, 2026Why women suffer more in the heat
A look at evidence that women's bodies suffer more during a heatwave.
July 9, 2026UK heatwave spreads further north and west as temperatures continue to climb
This year's third heatwave is one of the longest lasting heatwaves since the infamous year of 1976.
July 8, 2026UK temperatures forecast to exceed 30C as another heatwave imminent
Another heatwave is on its way and set to last significantly longer as Stav Danaos explains.
July 4, 2026Record-breaking temps in US as 4th July holiday begins
Record-breaking heatwave hits US as Fourth of July holiday weekend gets underway.
July 3, 2026Can our fridges cope with heatwaves?
An expert says many can not handle the high temperatures we have been experiencing.
July 2, 2026England's warmest June on record following historic heatwave
England saw its warmest June since records began in 1865 and the second warmest for the whole of the UK according to data just released by the Met Office.
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Late September warmth before wind and rain return this week
A vast area of low pressure in the Atlantic is set to draw warm south to south-easterly winds across the UK early this week, but for some rain will not be far behind. Tuesday looks as if it will be t
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Very hot drinks may damage the food pipe and increase cancer risk
Read more about the study.
Very hot drinks may damage the food pipe and increase cancer risk
Regularly drinking beverages like tea and coffee at very hot temperatures increases the risk of cancer of the food pipe or gullet, known as oesophageal cancer, UK research suggests. Researchers say t
Turning cooler with wet and windy weather forecast for UK this week
Meteorological summer is over, schools are back and so is the UK's unsettled weather. After a heat spike on Sunday, low pressure systems will continue to bring wet and windy conditions, especially to
How a new era of heatwaves could shake up the school calendar
How a new era of heatwaves could shake up the school calendar Over the past two weeks, the sound of children has returned to Scotland's school playgrounds. Their summer breaks began in late June or e
Rain to stop in time for weekend as sun returns
High pressure is set to build across the UK over the next few days bringing drier weather for the weekend. Heavy downpours have brought rain to parts in need this week - albeit with some flash floodi
Record heatwave in South Korea as temperatures soar to 42.5C
South Korea is struggling against the effects of a blistering heatwave which has brought its highest ever temperatures. A high of 42.5C was recorded on Sunday in the southern city of Yangsan, the cou
Second half of summer to bring chances for rain but heatwave threat persists
The UK's weather may turn a little more changeable during the second half of summer with spells of rain featuring in some long-range forecasts. There is also a high chance that temperatures will rema
Weekend cooldown to mark end of heatwave for some
Temperatures are set to drop across the UK this weekend after a spell of intensely hot weather - marking an end to heatwave conditions for some. Fresher northerly winds will cause readings to fall by
Heatwave conditions in NI for second time this summer
This dog ensured it had appropriate eye protection on a sunny day in Minerstown, County Down Heatwave conditions have been met in Northern Ireland for the second time this summer after temperatures c
Thousands may have died in UK's exceptional May and June heatwaves
More than 2,700 people may have died from heat-related causes during the UK's exceptionally hot weather in May and June, experts' estimates suggest. The figure, from a team at Imperial College London
Cooler for some this weekend but heatwave continues
Temperatures in some parts of the UK will feel noticeably cooler this weekend - but the heatwave is set to continue with heat health alerts still in force for nearly all of England. A strengthening n
UK heatwave spreads further north and west as temperatures continue to climb
Temperatures are expected to reach 35C (95F) on Thursday as the current heatwave spreads further north and west across the UK. The year's third heatwave, which began earlier this week, is not expecte
UK temperatures forecast to exceed 30C as another heatwave imminent
Parts of the UK are set to heat up from this weekend, with forecasters warning that temperatures could exceed 30C. For some areas this will mark the third heatwave of the year. Highs could reach 33C
Record-breaking temps in US as 4th July holiday begins
More on the heatwave gripping the US.
Can our fridges cope with heatwaves?
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England's warmest June on record following historic heatwave
Last month was the warmest June on record for England, and the second warmest for the UK as a whole, according to provisional data from the Met Office. The month was hot by day and hot by night with
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