Britons are out in the winter sun amid lockdown today but some are flouting Covid rules by getting together for picnics and driving to parks. Current restrictions forbid going outside except where the person has a ‘reasonable excuse’, such as work, essential shopping, and exercise. A group of five people were seen enjoying a sit-down picnic … Read more
Almost everyone here has a nickname. ‘Local’ (because he is), Lobster 2 (because he works at the beach) and Tidy (yes, the cleaner) are all delighted that Antigua is so keen to welcome visitors — and that the island remains on the UK’s travel corridor list. And quite right, too. Latest figures show that there … Read more
Put away your woolly jumpers and bring out the sunscreen – as an Indian summer heatwave is set to make parts of Britain warmer than the Bahamas. Temperatures in southern England could reach 29C (83F) today and rise as high as 31C (88F) by tomorrow. Meanwhile the mercury in the West Midlands will top 28C … Read more
Britain will bask in 84F (29C) heat today before a 91F (33C) hottest day of the year on Friday as temperatures soar to warmer than Barcelona. The mercury will soar for two days, despite showers in some parts this morning, before more rain comes as we move into August. The North of England, Scotland and … Read more
‘Wall to wall’ sunny blue skies and scorching highs of 79F are expected to hit the UK today and tomorrow in a mini heatwave set to peak with 80F temperatures on Wednesday, after a wet and windy start to the weekend kept crowds off the beaches. Two days of heavy rain and blustering winds saw … Read more
Locked-down Britons are hitting the beach to bask in 82F (28C) sunshine on the hottest day of the year so far today, before rain and thunderstorms are set to hit the nation tomorrow. Sunbathers made the most of their new-found freedom following the easing of lockdown restrictions as London’s St James’s Park saw a high … Read more
The scorching temperatures that saw Britain bask in its sunniest April since 1929 look set to return next week, with the mercury soaring to 68F, breaking the spell of thunderstorms, hail and heavy downpours of recent days. Britons have faced a week of inclement weather with more rain falling in the past few days than … Read more
Sunny spells and warm temperatures are once again on the horizon after days of torrential downpours across the UK. Brits will experience a mixed few days of weather this weekend, before the mercury will rise to as high as 68F next week after hail and thunderstorms hit some parts today. Daytime drizzles will become confined … Read more
Britain is set to bask in a mini heatwave kicking off tomorrow as temperatures hit 75F making it hotter than Corfu Temperatures will hit 71F (22C) today for many parts of the country – with London forecast to see more heat The mercury is set to rise to 75F (24C) tomorrow – with the Greek … Read more
Sales of barbecue food soar as Britain prepares to bask in 75F mini heatwave kicking off tomorrow – making it hotter than Corfu Temperatures will hit 71F (22C) today for many parts of the country – with London forecast to see more heat The mercury is set to rise to 75F (24C) tomorrow – with … Read more