The great British summer is finally here, and while we can say for certain that the climate is usually questionable, forecasts predict that the UK is in store for some very balmy temperatures indeed.

Four water companies in England currently have hosepipe bans in place. (Getty Images) After a period of cooler weather, the fourth heatwave of the summer is forecast this week, with the hottest days ...

Paddling pools are a popular way to keep children entertained and cool as temperatures soar. Earlier this month, search interest paddling pools surged by 250 per cent in just one day, according to ...

After a period of cooler weather, the fourth heatwave of the summer is forecast this week, with the hottest days predicted to be Monday through to Wednesday. Temperatures could reach up to 34C in the ...

11 best paddling pools to keep the kids cool and entertained this summer - Whether you choose one with sprinklers, slides or sun shades, these paddling pools are here to make a splash ...

The National Forest Adventure Farm in Staffordshire has transformed into a tropical paradise for only six weeks. From July 19 until September 1, families can splash around in five huge paddling pools.

More than 250 tonnes of golden sand has been shipped into land-locked Staffordshire to create a huge beach this summer. The National Forest Adventure Farm, just down the A50 from Stoke-on-Trent in ...

Nearly 4 billion litres of water will be wasted this weekend as more than a quarter of people in the UK will be filling up paddling pools, according to recent polling by an environmental group. Argos ...

As heatwaves sweep across the UK, water firms are proposing new summer surge pricing to curb excessive household use. Families using paddling pools and outdoor hosepipes are being flagged as major ...