The Latest Breaking News from the South East

UK housebuilder Vistry cuts jobs and downsizes following £661m loss

The troubled construction firm will withdraw entirely from private home sales across the South East

The Independent UK · Sep 24

UK set for ‘exceptionally warm’ weather later this week, Met Office says

The Met Office said temperatures will rise over the next couple of days in southern England, peaking around at 27C to 28C in parts of the South East on Friday

The Independent UK · Sep 23

Thames Water gives update on London hosepipe ban

Thames Water has issued an update on the hosepipe ban affecting millions in London and the South East after some heavy rain in September

Evening Standard · Sep 23

UK heatwave live: Half of England officially declared in drought as temperatures hit 35.2C

Forecasters warn of ‘exceptionally severe’ wildfires this week after July set to be driest on record

The Independent UK · Jul 28

Threat of France-style wildfires 'on our doorstep,' warns Sadiq Khan as London faces 'exceptional' risk this week

The capital faces a ‘perfect storm’ of rising temperatures, parched land and lower humidity

Evening Standard · Jul 27

Temperatures of 30C on way as yellow rain warning issued for parts of UK

Fans staying out to watch England play Mexico in the early hours will see temperatures in the mid to high teens.

Evening Standard · Jul 5

Four charts that show the ‘north-south divide’ – but also reveal a more complicated task for Burnham

ANALYSIS : After Andy Burnham set out his devolution policy as he attempts to succeed Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister, Alex Ross analyses the so-called north-south divide the “King of the North” will attempt to break

The Independent UK · Jun 29

Thunderstorm warnings as temperatures to drop after record-breaking heatwave

The UK recorded its hottest June day for three consecutive days, with a provisional temperature of 37.3C in Santon Downham, Suffolk, on Friday, breaking the previous record by over 1C. Scientists warned that the intensity and frequency of these extreme heat events are virtually impossible without human-driven climate change. Following…

The Independent UK · Jun 27

Will there be a heatwave this week and when will the hot weather end?

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued yellow heat health alerts for the East Midlands, east of England, London, and the South East. These are in effect from 3pm on Wednesday until 8pm on Monday 22 June. According to the Met Office , temperatures in the South East could…

The Independent UK · Jun 16

Weather map: Where temperatures could reach 29C this week as UK heat health alerts issued

Temperatures could reach 29C by the end of this week in south-east England

The Independent UK · Jun 15