The UK is currently in the grip of a heatwave, with temperatures expected to reach 40 degrees in some areas - and a cardiac nurse has shared key guidance on how people with heart conditions can stay safe in the extreme heat

A doctor has shared a simple tip for how to cool down quickly and efficiently while also staying cool at night during the UK heatwave using one common household item

The Met Office has issued a rare red warning for extreme heat from 9am on Wednesday until 9pm on Thursday, as temperatures could hit 38C to 40C in some parts of England and Wales