Warmest start to May on record in UK as temperatures prompt wildfire warnings

Police say open water swimming poses ‘hidden dangers’ as Kew Gardens, in south-west London, registers 28CThe UK has seen the warmest start to May on record as temperatures continue to soar, prompting warnings of wildfires and the “hidden dangers” of open water swimming.Kew Gardens, in south-west London, registered 28C on Thursday, the Met Office said, taking it past the previous 1 May record high of 27.4C at Lossiemouth in Moray in 1990. Continue reading...

May 1, 2025 - 14:58
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Warmest start to May on record in UK as temperatures prompt wildfire warnings

Police say open water swimming poses ‘hidden dangers’ as Kew Gardens, in south-west London, registers 28C

The UK has seen the warmest start to May on record as temperatures continue to soar, prompting warnings of wildfires and the “hidden dangers” of open water swimming.

Kew Gardens, in south-west London, registered 28C on Thursday, the Met Office said, taking it past the previous 1 May record high of 27.4C at Lossiemouth in Moray in 1990. Continue reading...