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Met Office Warns Record 35°C Kew Gardens Scorcher Will Force Tropical Nights Of Sleepless Humid Misery Across UK

The UK is enduring record-breaking May heat above 35°C, with tropical nights causing humid, sleepless conditions as climate change drives more extreme weather

International Business Times UK

'Exceptional' May heat to ease after London sizzles in record-breaking 35C

Temperatures reached 35.1C in Kew Gardens on Tuesday afternoon, with more ‘tropical nights’ expected in the coming days

Evening Standard

Thunderstorm warnings on what could be hottest May day on record

On Monday, the UK recorded its provisional all-time hottest meteorological spring temperature when Kew Gardens in south-west London hit 34.8C.

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UK endures ‘tropical night’ after heatwave breaks May record for second day

Kew Gardens in south-west London hit 34.8C on Monday.

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Parts of Britain to sizzle in 36C heat on Tuesday after hottest May day on record

Tuesday could be even hotter for many, Met Office warns

The Independent UK

More temperature records could tumble after scorching bank holiday

The UK recorded its provisional all-time hottest meteorological spring temperature when Kew Gardens, south-west London, hit 34.8C.

Evening Standard

London set to get even hotter after record-breaking 34.8C May bank holiday

Temperatures at Kew Gardens reached 34.8C on Monday, surpassing the all-time record for May

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Hottest May day ever as London hits 34.8C in 2C leap from previous records

The provisional reading at Kew Gardens, south-west London, is also the highest May temperature.

Evening Standard

Hottest May day for 79 years with Monday forecast to be even warmer

Parts of the UK were as hot as the Mediterranean with a high of 32.3C at Kew Gardens.

The Independent UK

Things to do in London over the spring bank holiday weekend

Londoners are set for a scorcher of a weekend with temperatures forecast to pass 30C. Luckily, there are plenty of outdoor events taking place

Evening Standard

Hundreds gather to smell rare ‘corpse flower’ blooming in London

Visitors flocked to Kew Gardens in London to witness and smell the rare blooming of the titan arum, known for its foul odour.

Euronews

Temperatures hit record high so far this year

The record temperature for 2026 recorded by the Met Office surpasses the 18.7C reached at nearby Kew Gardens last week.

Evening Standard

One million LEDs: Kew Gardens unveils new Christmas light trail

Kew Gardens' Christmas light trail blends art and conservation with fibre optic displays, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Millennium Seed Bank.

Euronews

Kew Gardens unveils major new attraction with 6,500 plants to highlight climate crisis

Visitors with a ticket to Kew Gardens can enter the garden at no extra cost

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I’m an expert gardener – Kew is a world-class attraction, but here’s what it needs to change

As the iconic Palm House closes its doors, our writer gives her verdict on the botanic institution

The Guardian - UK

Kew Gardens’ tropical Palm House to shut for five years for net zero makeover

Huge glasshouse, home to world’s oldest potted plant, to get £50m refit as part of emissions-cutting drive at gardens

Evening Standard

King says ‘collaboration better than conflict’ in call to help save planet

He was speaking with Camilla by his side at an event to support the Elephant Family charity at Kew Gardens in London.

The Independent UK

Expert shares the top scented plants you need for your garden

Kew Gardens’ Tony Hall reveals what scented plants can do for your garden…

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Kew Gardens to open ‘groundbreaking’ new garden this summer inspired by climate crisis

Carbon Garden will show how carbon helps to sustain life on Earth

The Guardian - UK

Kew Gardens adds over 300 wild seeds in significant boost to living collection

In 2024 horticulturalists made single biggest introduction of rare seeds to collection in the past decade

Evening Standard

London revellers dealt blow as popular Winter Wonderland closes after Storm Bert wreaks havoc on capital

Three of London’s top attractions forced to close as Met Office wind warning persists

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Meet the Artist Taking Blue-and-White China to Vertiginously New Heights at Kew Gardens, Literally

In her new solo show, British ceramics disruptor Felicity Aylieff manifests her larger-than-life vision of craft in a series of awe-inspiring, five-meter-tall vases and other skillful creations. Here, she tells how she's made them

Evening Standard

London's Christmas lights 2025: Switch-on dates and best displays from Oxford Street to Kew Gardens

From Kew Gardens to Chelsea, here’s your calendar of the best Christmas lights events for this year

The National (Scotland)

'Check your change' as Royal Mint 50p coin sells for almost 400 times face value

Just 210,000 copies of the coin were produced by The Royal Mint, which lists the Kew Gardens coin as one of its most valuable.

Evening Standard

Overground and District line part closed for four weekends in September and October for Kew Bridge repairs

Both lines will be closed between Kew Gardens and Gunnersbury stations

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