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A heatwave is a longer period of hot weather which is atypical for the place and time of year. It could be accompanied by high humidity. According to The World Meteorological Organisation, a heatwave is unusual hot weather consistent for at least two consecutive days.

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'I've upgraded my home with the one heatwave-busting thing everyone needs thanks to BOXT'
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The UK has been battling heatwave after heatwave in recent months, and we've all been urged to invest in air-conditioning . . . so the Daily Star's Adam Cailler did just that thanks to BOXT
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Met Office lightning and hail alert hits 34 UK regions check your location
UK Weather
The Met Office has issued a 15-hour thunderstorm warning across 34 UK regions, bringing heavy rain, lightning, flash flooding and power cuts as the recent heatwave ends
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Phillips 5500 Series LatteGo review - 'I have finally reached adulthood'
Coffee
'When picking from the options, it then asks your preferred coffee strength, the size, and the milk amount. It also asks the level of froth you desire - an option I never knew was possible!'
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Girl got 'tangled in fishing net' in Shoreham sea as three drowned 'trying to save her'
Breaking News
A man, a woman and a teenage girl have died, while a younger girl from the family is in a critical condition in hospital after reportedly getting tangled in some fishing net in the sea at Shoreham
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Urgent food recall issued as popular item pulled from Home Bargains shelves
Product recalls
The Food Standards Agency has issued an urgent recall for Lay's Sour Cream & Dill Crisps sold in Home Bargains due to undeclared milk and wheat allergens, which could pose a health risk
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Brits face 'threat of floods and meaningful rain' as new UK hosepipe ban announced
Met Office
A rainy front will begin to sweep down from Northern Ireland and Scotland towards the south of England and Wales on Monday, the Met Office has said, as Wessex Water announces a hosepipe ban
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Final UK summer heatwave on its way as exhausted Brits could boil between these dates
Met Office
The Met Office has issued a forecast for the UK, suggesting there is 'the potential for late season hot spells or heatwaves, especially in the south' as above-average temperatures could persist
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Experts weigh in on 'total private jet ban' to 'save the planet' as the world burns
Climate Change
Experts say banning private jets - up to 30 times more polluting per passenger and often used for trips as short as 7km - could curb luxury emissions
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UK at risk of new sixth summer heatwave as Met Office issues latest forecast
Heatwave
The Met Office has issued its latest long-range forecast for the UK, warning of potential late-season heatwaves across the country, particularly in southern areas
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Brits banned from using disposable barbecues as heatwave and wildfires soar
Breaking News
The Government has issued a temporary ban on the sale of disposable barbecues amid heatwave conditions, after the single-use grills were linked to a number of serious wildfires across the UK
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Babies will sleep better in heatwave with midwife's advices
Heatwave
A registered midwife has warned parents against a common mistake made during hot weather
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Byker Grove star ditches clothes to sunbathe with just a newspaper over curves
Heatwave
Former Byker Grove actress Donna Air is looking as toned as ever in her latest social media snaps as she relaxed on a sun lounger and has now opened up on how she keeps her figure
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Watch UK solar eclipse 2026 live here as best viewing spots for celestial event named
Solar eclipse
The Met Office has named Devon and Cornwall as the top UK spots to watch the solar eclipse on Wednesday. Use our postcode finder to discover the best viewing spot near you or watch our stream here
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Britain set for disposable barbecue ban as Andy Burnham looks at new laws
Met Office
PM Andy Burnham warned he is looking at outlawing single-use grills to help prevent wildfires, as Britain faces its hottest summer on record with heatwave response measures ramping up
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Iconic medieval UK location dries up as Britain 'runs out of water' during horror heatwave
Heatwave
Almost three quarters of England and all of Wales are experiencing drought conditions, as high temperatures are putting strain on water resources for households, farming and the environment
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Andy Burnham to hold Cobra meeting as UK faces national extreme heat 'emergency'
Heatwave
Prime Minister Andy Burnham wil chair an emergency Cobra meeting as the UK battles widespread wildfires, a drought crisis and extreme heat with temperatures set to hit 38C
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UK heatwave 2026 as Met Office warns of 38C heat and wildfire emergency across Britain
Heatwave
One Firefighter chief claims the UK is in a state of wildfire 'national emergency' as conditions look set to swelter once again in the fifth heatwave of the summer
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Heatwave makes Brits consider a career break - so do a 'Sab-beer-tical'
Pubs
Rising living costs (51%) economic uncertainty (32%) and soaring temperatures (21%) are prompting many people to think about what they really want from their working lives
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What time is solar eclipse in UK today as exact viewing times detailed full list
Breaking News
The most significant partial solar eclipse in nearly 30 years will be visible across the UK and Ireland on August 12, with the Moon covering approximately 90% to 96% of the Sun at its peak
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Rare 'red' extreme heat warning may be triggered as temperatures head towards 40C
Met Office
Parts of the UK are set to see their fifth heatwave of the summer as the country continues to bake in an unprecedented period of dry, hot weather
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Football is drying up in baking Britain as 'rock hard' pitches are a danger to players
Heatwave
An entire football league of 85 teams has been forced to delay the start of its seasons after soccer bosses ruled drought-hit pitches were so 'rock hard' they are too dangerous to play on
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Drought declared across nearly three-quarters of England as punishing heatwave kicks in
Heatwave
The UK has already been hit by brutal dry spells, and for many across the country the warm weather and lack of rain is set to continue, bringing with it hosepipe bans
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Biggest festivals and performances that you can still catch this week across the UK
Gold Star
It's another heatwave in the UK this week and there's plenty going on that's worth stepping out in the glorious sun for just make sure you pack a bottle of water
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Amber heat health alerts issued across most of England as fifth UK heatwave kicks in
Breaking News
Most of England is under amber heat health alerts as the UK faces its fifth heatwave of summer 2026, with temperatures forecast to reach the mid-30Cs and peak on Thursday
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