The mercury is set to reach 30C in some parts of the UK this weekend but an expert has highlighted the potentially risks with cooling off in a paddling pool.

Official heatwaves are declared when temperatures exceed the 25C threshold for three consecutive days. Across Greater London ...

The week ahead will see a marked shift towards warmer and more settled weather for much of the UK, with high pressure becoming increasingly dominant.

Forecasters are expecting the heat to build gradually in Britain over the coming days - and most areas will reach levels ...