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People enjoying a park on a warm day.

Watch: When heatwave could return as high temperatures forecast

Beds Fire & Rescue

Public warning after fire spreads to six acres of grass

Should you sleep with a fan on?

The 4 reasons you should never sleep with a fan on - even in heatwave

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Gritters out and about as Bedfordshire prepares for high temperatures

Today will be one of the hottest June days on record

Can my child be sent home in a heatwave? School rules explained

Flying ants.

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Four key sun safety tips as the Met Office forecasts temperatures to exceed 30°C in some parts of the UK.

Watch: Four key sun safety tips as temperatures surge in the UK

Bin crews are going to hit the streets earlier when it's cooler

Council give bin collection update as it's going to be scorchio in Central Beds

Date Bootid meteor shower peaks and the best time to see it

The public have been warned not to swim in the Grovebury Quarry Lake during the hot weather

Warning after reports of people swimming at Leighton Buzzard quarry

People celebrate the summer solstice at Stonehenge.

Date and forecast for summer solstice as people celebrate in the UK
Watch a Met Office video explaining the summer solstice - When is the summer solstice?
Jessica Martin

The UK Health Security Agency has warned people to stay safe and take precautions in the heat with temperatures due to pass 30C this weekend

Amber health warning as temperatures set to soar

Amber heat health alerts issued for England.

Watch: Amber heat health alerts issued - how to stay cool

Met Office forecasts temperature surge and intense thundery showers

Watch: Temperature surge and intense thundery showers forecast

Lightning strikes. Photo by Tom Shaw/Getty Images

Thunderstorm warning issued for Bedfordshire ahead of unsettled weekend

Met Office map shows when heavy rain is forecast to hit the UK.

Map shows when rain is forecast for UK as thunderstorm warning issued

Hosepipe.

Watch: Could a hosepipe ban be imposed?

People walk in the park.

Watch the Met Office’s video forecast for Early May bank holiday

Isolated showers are forecast for parts of the country.

Thundery showers forecast for parts of the UK as cold front moves over

Met Office weather map for Thursday (May 1) shows high temperatures forecast.

Watch: Met Office map turns red as temperatures to surge in UK

If you're feeling hot and bothered, there are ways to keep cool at home in the hot weather

How to keep your house cool during hot weather

Keep your home cool by closing windows.

Five ways to keep yourself cool as Met Office forecasts highs of 25°C

Unsettled weather.

Watch: Met Office weather outlook for Good Friday and Easter weekend

A flood warning road sign on a partially submerged road (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)

Criticism for council over failure to hold public meeting on flooding

A couple walk in heavy rain on the South Parade Pier, in Portsmouth.

Watch: Met Office map shows where thundery showers will hit UK

People walk in the park.

Temperatures to reach 17°C in some parts of the UK today

Cyclists ride their bicycles in the sunshine in Richmond Park.

Exact time UK set to be hotter than Madrid this week

Cyclists in the park,

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A flood warning road sign on a partially submerged road (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)

Long-awaited report into flooding in the wake Storm Henk published today

Cllr David Bligh, Town Councillor Marion Carter, Cllr Emma Holland-Lindsay and Cllr Nigel Carnell with Environment Agency staff at the event

Frustrations over 'slow progress' at packed flooding drop in session

Met Office UK weather map 07:00 February 24.

Watch: Met Office’s UK 5 day weather forecast

Midshires Search and Rescue workers standing in floodwater.

Drop-in session for flood victims will take place in Leighton Buzzard today

Sunny sky.

Watch: When and where double-digit temperatures are forecast

A man walks through fog as the sun rises.

Watch: Met Office map shows temperatures forecast for UK today

Man looks at his bills.

Watch: 576 UK postcode areas eligible for a DWP cold weather payment

Person runs in frosty weather.

Watch: A cold snap has arrived in the UK - will it snow?

A postman makes his way through the snow.

The three factors the Met Office considers when forecasting snow

Woman walks in stormy conditions.

Watch: Met Office issues 3-month weather outlook for UK

Storm Eowyn has caused much disruption

Have emergency alert texts been sent during Storm Eowyn

Storm Éowyn has made it unsafe to travel in some parts of the UK

The rules for keeping your child home during weather warnings

Weather warnings are in force in most parts of the UK

How to check if your child’s school is closed, as Storm Éowyn rages

Warming hands.

Watch: Eight yellow cold health alerts in place across the UK

Cars struggle up a hill in Market Harborough, due to snow and slush on the roads. Picture: Andrew Matthews/PA

January worst month of the year for casualties on icy roads in Bedfordshire

Heated jackets can be worn as an inner layer or an outer layer

Cheapest heated jackets: Buy baking hot body warmers for less than £25

Dreo heaters have had their prices slashed just in time for the cold snap

Electric heater deals: These Dreo space heaters are heavily discounted
Amazon has applied some serious discounts to a selection of cutting-edge electric heaters - just as the cold weather really kicks in
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When is it too cold to walk your dog? (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Watch: This is when pet experts say it’s too cold to walk your dog

Family play on snow covered hill.

Watch: Weather map shows how wintry showers will affect UK tonight

Driving in wintry conditions.

Watch: The 11 key items needed for your winter driving survival kit

Some of Amazon's heating tech is better than half price this week

Huge discounts have landed on Amazon's winter warming tech

View of the flooding at Proctor's Pleasure Park near Barrow upon Soar, Leicestershire.

Watch: Full list of 133 areas where flooding is ‘expected’

Schools are able to close if the weather makes it unsafe for staff or students to get there

How to find out if your child's school is open when it snows

Weather news.

Amber flood warning for River Ouzel in Leighton Buzzard

Flooding near Exeter in 2023.

Watch: Red alerts issued for 164 areas where flooding is “expected”

Driving in the snow.

Watch: Map shows how snow, sleet and rain will move across UK tonight

Car drives along snowy road.

Watch: Further snow possible - where and when it could snow next

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