The UK is set to sizzle in a heatwave this week, with temperatures expected to reach 34C in some areas. But homeowners are being advised to check their garages, sheds and lofts for one common item that could be ruined by the heat

Britons have been warned to stay out of the sun and to avoid exercising between 11am and 3pm

The UK is forecast to be hit by temperatures as high as 40C this week, and experts have shared the best times to open and close your windows to keep your house cool