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BBC News
3 days ago
- Climate
- BBC News
London's Hot Air Balloon Regatta cancelled for sixth year running
London's Lord Mayor's Hot Air Balloon Regatta has been stood down for the sixth year running. Wind direction and speed have been blamed for the cancellation of Sunday's event, which could have seen as many as 60 balloons in the skies across the capital. The regatta was last held in 2019 when 46 hot air balloons launched from Battersea Park.A spokeswoman said: "We're all really gutted because yesterday it looked like it might happen. It's the British weather. It's such a pain. And everyone had put so much into it." Depending on the direction of the wind, the balloons could have passed over landmarks including Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, the Houses of Parliament, the Tower of London and Tower to launch from Battersea Park again, Sunday was the last planned possible date of the were previously scheduled on 11 May and 20 July. It is hoped to go ahead in 2026. In 2020 and 2021 the event was cancelled due to the coronavirus in 2022, 2023 and 2024 it failed to get off the ground because of poor event supports the Lord Mayor's Appeal and has raised more than £250,000 since 2015.
BBC News
23-06-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Fresher start to the week but heat retuning for some parts of the UK.
The heatwave of last week is over and while it will feel fresher on Monday for many parts of the UK, it's likely to be just a temporary cooler conditions over the next day or so will come a mixture of sunny spells and occasional blustery the heat will build quickly on Wednesday across central and south-eastern areas of England with temperatures heading back up into the high the end of the week a few locations across eastern England may even experience another heatwave. Even though the fresher feel on Monday might make you think that we've "had our summer", the reality is that temperatures are now actually closer to the seasonal average – around 17C to 24C (63-75F).The blustery showers and sunny spells are also all very normal for a British may even be an odd interruption to the Test cricket at Headingly on Monday or a delayed start to Tuesday's play with some overnight rain taking a while to clear Wednesday though those brisk westerlies switch more to a south-westerly flow which will start to draw some hotter weather in across parts of the will rise to 26C to 29C across the Midlands, eastern and south-eastern heat and higher humidity will then bring the chance of some heavy and thundery showers across eastern areas overnight. Some heavy, thundery rain will also spread to many parts from the could also become a little uncomfortable again for sleeping as overnight temperatures won't go much below 15C to 17C in eastern areas. While Thursday will be a little fresher with lower temperatures again, hotter weather looks like returning to some places for the end of the it's only really the Midlands, and eastern and southern England that will get that hotter weather with temperatures rising to 26C to 30C (79-86F) quite widely and possibly having a most, temperatures will only go above the Met Office's pre-defined heatwave threshold temperatures for a couple of days – not the three needed for an official one. Glastonbury and Wimbledon? As the gates open to Glastonbury on Wednesday it's looking like a fine day to get set up with temperatures rising to the main risk of rain will be on Wednesday night as a band of thundery rain moves from west to east across it could be a rather muddy start to the Thursday even if the forecast for the rest of the day is looking dry and a bit cooler at the festival really gets going by the end of the week the weather is looking pretty favourable with lots of dry weather with warm sunny hot weather is also likely to still be around at least at the start of next week and the opening days of the Wimbledon into the high twenties are expected on Monday before they fall to the mid-twenties for the rest of the as for rain? While it looks predominantly dry for the first week of Wimbledon, the forecast this far ahead is always tricky so best to stay up to date on the BBC Weather app or website.
Daily Mail
19-06-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mail
American tourist explains why the heat feels so much more intense in the UK than the U.S.
An American tourist visiting the UK has admitted that British weather 'feels different' and the heat is more severe. Content creator Kalani Ghost Hunter, from Tennessee, has spent months travelling around the UK in a bid to immerse himself in the culture - from sampling afternoon teas to attempting to find the best chippy (a fish-and-chip shop). The UK is currently experiencing a heatwave, with the nation this week set to reach temperatures of 86°F (30°C). Americans have been known to poke fun at Brits who complain about the weather with some calling them 'dramatic' and claiming they wouldn't 'survive in the U.S.' - where the temperatures are generally much hotter. Kalani admitted that although he had 'doubted' Brits at first, he now believes the heat in the UK 'feels different' - and he doesn't know how people 'survive' without air con. He told his TikTok page: 'I always thought British people were lying when they were saying how hot it gets here but for some reason, it feels like you're melting. 'It honestly feels like my b****cks are sweating out of my pants. Every time I walk somewhere I have sweaty balls. 'I know it gets hotter at home and the humidity is just as bad at home but for some reason walking in these streets and walking into my hotel room it feels like I'm in a f***ing sauna.' Kalani - who has 3.2 million followers on TikTok - said he simply does not know how Brits cope in the blistering temperatures without having air con their homes or at work - as is commonly in the U.S. He added: 'I know you don't need it all year around but let me tell you at home, I get that nice relief from going into some cold air. 'Here, it's just misery everywhere and you wonder why Brits complain about the weather so much, it's because it can be f***ing miserable.' Throughout his time in the UK, Kalani has found that it's easy to strike up a conversation with almost any Brit, simply by mentioning the weather. He gave some advice to tourists, adding: 'Honestly, if you want the best small talk with a Brit, just look around and start talking about the weather. It's the easiest way to start a conversation with someone here - it's a British pastime. 'I never knew why until I came over here and experienced how s*** this weather can actually be.' Kalani's clip racked up 1.7 million views on TikTok in less than a day with thousands of comments from Brits who felt validated. One wrote: 'Wait till you try and sleep with no ac on Thursday night when it hits 28.' Vindication: Kalani's clip led to thousands of comments from Brits who felt validated A third said: 'When we say "It's a different kind of heat", we mean it!'
Daily Mail
19-06-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mail
I'm an American visiting the UK - the heat DOES feel different here and I don't know how Brits survive
An American tourist visiting the UK has admitted that British weather 'feels different' and the heat is more severe. Content creator Kalani Ghost Hunter, real name Kalani Smith, from Tennessee, has spent months travelling around the UK in a bid to immerse himself in the culture - from sampling afternoon teas to attempting to find the best chippy. The UK is currently experiencing a heatwave, with the nation this week set to reach scorching temperatures of 30 degrees. Americans have been known to poke fun at Brits who complain about the weather with some calling them 'dramatic' and claiming they wouldn't 'survive in the US' - where the temperatures are generally much hotter. Kalani admitted that though he had 'doubted' Brits at first, he now believes that the heat in the UK 'feels different' - and he doesn't know how people 'survive' without aircon. He told his TikTok page: 'I always thought British people were lying when they were saying how hot it gets here but for some reason, it feels like you're melting. 'It honestly feels like my b******s are sweating out of my pants every time I walk somewhere I have sweaty b***s. 'I know it gets hotter at home and the humidity is just as bad at home but for some reason walking in these streets and walking into my hotel room it feels like I'm in a f***ing sauna.' Kalani - who has 3.2 million followers on TikTok - said he simply does not know how Britons cope in the blistering temperatures without having air con their homes or at work - as is commonly seen in the United States. He added: 'I know you don't need it all year around but let me tell you at home, I get that nice relief from going into some cold air. 'Here, it's just misery everywhere and you wonder why Brits complain about the weather so much, it's because it can be f***ing miserable.' Throughout his time in the UK, Kalani has found that it's easy to strike up a conversation with almost any Brit, simply by mentioning the weather. He gave some advice to tourists, adding: 'Honestly, if you want the best small talk with a Brit, just look around and start talking about the weather. It's the easiest way to start a conversation with someone here - it's a British pastime. 'I never knew why until I came over here and experienced how s*** this weather can actually be.' Kalani's clip racked up 1.7 million views on TikTok in less than a day with thousands of comments from Brits who felt validated. One wrote: 'Wait till you try and sleep with no ac on Thursday night when it hits 28.' Kalani's clip racked up 1.7million views on TikTok in less than a day and thousands of comments from Brits who felt validated Another penned: 'Every American that comes over and experiences our weather has an "Ahhhh I get it now" moment.' A third said: 'When we say "It's a different kind of heat", we mean it!' A fourth commented: 'Well - for someone from the Philippines, I cannot handle summer in the UK. I have been here since 2009.' In another video, Kalani visited a local supermarket and even put his head in the fridges to cool down. He also revealed the three culture shocks he experienced when he moved to the UK. One thing that surprised him was the different portion sizes, admitting when he first ordered a large drink in the UK, he mistook it for a small. Kalani said, 'My mind was like "this is a small". If you're not familiar with drink sizes in the US, you can get a small state-sized cup for like a dollar 50. It's absolutely mind-blowing. Taken aback by UK standards, he added, 'When you travel out of the US, you realise that it's not the norm.' He also hadn't realised how different the tipping culture is. 'When you get your check at the end of dinner, and they don't ask for a tip, and they don't even give you an option to tip, it's really weird,' he said. 'For example, when you go out in the USA and you get dinner, let's say it's $60, it's customary to leave an extra 20 per cent on top of that for your service staff.' The content creator continued, 'But in the UK, it's not the norm to leave anything extra on top.' The internet personality said that he sometimes still tips waiters and waitresses, but he no longer 'feels the same pressure' to splash out the cash. The third adjustment Kalani had to learn to adapt to was the British humour, which he described as 'very dry, very dark and very passive aggressive'. However, once the social media star started to understand the British sarcasm, he admitted that it became 'really funny'. He said: 'They have so many different ways to insult you and so many different ways to say things that it's almost like translating another language at times.' The clip racked up almost 800,000 views and over one thousand comments - and some Britons ranted about having to tip staff when holidaying in the States Kalani described British comedy as 'elite' and said he was first exposed to it when reading comments on his posts. 'I have grown to call a lot of people "melts" and really enjoy it,' he added. The clip racked up almost 800,000 views after two days and over one thousand comments, with Britons ranting about having to tip staff when holidaying in the States. One wrote, 'The reason you're not expected to tip in the UK is because service staff actually get paid a wage and tips are extra, not like in the US where servers only survive on tips.' Another penned, 'Been to America and hated the fact that I had to tip for someone that literally just sat me down and took my order.'
Daily Mail
24-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mail
The chic £30 George at Asda jacket perfect for layering and other transitional fashion pieces that look good all year round
Summer has arrived, but we're not ditching our jackets and boots quite yet. As is customary for the UK, the weather is still unpredictable – with scorching hot sunshine one minute and frigid winds the next. The best way to plan for all occasions? Invest in some transitional pieces that can be layered, mixed and matched with other pieces to make them appropriate whatever the weather. Think light jackets over knitted dresses, chunky boots with skirts, or floaty dresses with long sleeves. These can all be repurposed by pairing with winter pieces in colder months – meaning you don't have to update your entire wardrobe each season. If you're not sure where to start, read on for YOU Magazine fashion director Sophie Dearden-Howell' s top outerwear picks that will have you covered, no matter what the ever-changing UK weather throws your way. Coat, £139, Barbour Suri Check Showerproof Jacket £199 Shop Hat, £149, and neck scarf, £59, Boots, £810, Swimsuit, £57, Orla Kiely Mid Length Waterproof Jacket £130 Shop White Longline Jort Denim Shorts £25 Shop Belma Dress £190 Shop NANETTE boots £365 Shop Hair: Jamie McCormick using Hair by Sam McKnight Model: Kristin at Premier. With thanks to Nith Valley Alpacas
