UK heatwaves2 days agoTributes after man dies saving friends in riverRushabh Patel, 28, "was a lovely husband and father who always wanted to help everyone", his wife says.2 days ago4 days agoMore heatwaves forecast this summerLatest forecasts show there are more heatwaves likely this summer, as the BBC's Simon King explains. 4 days ago5 days agoNext El Niño could be strongest in decadesA new phase of the natural El Niño weather pattern could begin in a matter of weeks, the UN has warned, boosting temperatures on a planet already under strain from climate change.5 days ago29 May 2026The rise of the 'heat spike'Simon King looks at whether rapid jumps in temperature are becoming more common.29 May 202629 May 2026More than 80 tonnes of rubbish collected from beachesThe rubbish was left after thousands flocked to beaches in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.29 May 202629 May 2026Map shows free places to cool down in LondonMapped venues include the O2, the Royal Opera House and the Imperial War Museum.29 May 202628 May 2026Why thunderstorms follow hot weatherDramatic lightning strikes lit up stormy skies across parts of England after the recent sweltering heatwave gave way to cooler clouds and rain.28 May 202628 May 2026No, weather maps did not change to 'scare' peopleSocial media posts wrongly claim the colours used in maps to show temperatures are designed to mislead.28 May 202628 May 2026What does hot weather do to the body?Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.28 May 2026...
