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Temperatures reach 37C for third day in 2026 as England under heat warning

It makes 2026 the first year on record to see three separate days where temperatures reached the 37C threshold.

Evening Standard · Aug 13

Temperatures climb into mid 30Cs as much of England under extreme heat warning

Met Office said temperatures had reached 36.4C in Charlwood, Surrey.

Evening Standard · Aug 13

Amber heat warning expanded as parts of England face more extreme temperatures

Temperatures could reach 38C in some places, the Met Office said.

Evening Standard · Aug 13

Millions watch eclipse as crowds flock to viewing events and glasses sell out

More than 90% of the Sun was obscured by the Moon, the most it has been blocked above UK skies since the total eclipse in 1999.

Evening Standard · Aug 12

Space expert says people may become emotional during ‘best eclipse in decades’

Crowds of people could be seen at viewing spots in different locations.

The Independent UK · Aug 12

Hundreds queue in Dublin street to buy glasses to watch rare eclipse

A queue outside a shop in George’s Street snaked for hundreds of yards.

Evening Standard · Aug 12

Electricity grid operator cancels power call ahead of eclipse

Neso had taken the ‘precautionary measure’ to make sure it had a ‘greater safety cushion’ between demand and energy supply on Wednesday evening.

The Independent UK · Aug 12

Drivers issued solar eclipse warning by RAC

More than 90% of the sun will be obscured by the moon

The Independent UK · Aug 12

Drivers told they may need to turn headlights on during eclipse

The RAC warned about limited visibility for those without automatic headlights.

Evening Standard · Aug 12

Packed-out planetarium welcomes eclipse watchers in Co Armagh

Families have gathered to watch the astronomical event.

Evening Standard · Aug 12