While people in the south and east of England will bake over the next few days, those in the north and west face bands of rain - and it's all down to a stubborn area of high pressure

Parts of southern England and the Midlands are most likely to experience the very hot weather which is anticipated to last for at least four days between Thursday and Sunday.

New forecasts predict the UK is set for scorching temperatures close to 40C at the end of this month because of a high pressure system over the Continent

While people in the south and east of England will bake over the next few days, those in the north and west face bands of rain - and it's all down to a stubborn area of high…

The UK is in the middle of yet another heatwave, with parts of the country expected to hit 34°C. So, what's behind this intense heat? According to the Met Office, the UK is caught…

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The UK is expecting it’s second heatwave of the year as continental Europe braces for 40C heat