With temperatures expected to top 40C the RSPCA has issued a warning about the increased risk of escaping snakes as the reptiles become more active.
Parents who have a child born prematurely or unwell will be given additional time-off under a new law being backed by the government.
A summer of travel woes could be on the cards as more national train strikes are set for the coming weeks.
With exceptionally high night-time temperatures forecast how can you help your family get to sleep?
It's blisteringly hot and we all want to cool off but there's 9 things The Royal Life Saving Society says you should know before going near water.
Drivers on the roads during the extreme hot weather must keep an eye on engine temperatures, warns National Highways.
For 15 days in 1976 temperatures raged above 32C leading to a record breaking summer that remains scorched on people's memories.
Dog owners have been warned by police and RSPCA officials not to leave pets in cars but what should you do if you see an animal inside a vehicle?
A £326 cash payment will be given to millions of households within days but who is getting help with the cost of living and why?
Video games manufacturer Nintendo has issued a warning to those using its Switch console as England's heatwave continues.
The heatwave shows no signs of peaking yet with the Met Office now extending its amber warning for extreme heat into next week.
An amber warning for extreme heat is in place and temperatures could break all records so why are gritting teams now on standby?
Eight million homes will get an extra £326 this week to help with the cost of living but many will struggle to make it last five weeks says a charity.
While supermarkets Aldi and Morrisons are selling dog-friendly ice cream, here's 5 quick and easy recipes you can knock-up for your pets from home.
'If in doubt, don't go out' warns the RSPCA which says owners should avoid hot walks and be alert to signs of heatstroke as the weather warms up.
As visitors to one Italian resort are banned from wearing swimwear on the streets we look at some other unusual rules in place across the globe.
Street names won't be changed without the agreement of residents and businesses under new plans to let communities 'take back control'.
High pressure is going to bring very hot dry weather over the next week with some forecasts warning of the potential for another heatwave.
With more hot dry weather forecast, homes are being asked to use water wisely, with the Environment Agency admitting it's watching levels 'closely'.
Millions of workers are expected to see their take-home pay increase from this month thanks to changes to National Insurance contributions.
