UK heatwave: New record as temperature hits 40.3C | UK News

UK heatwave: New record as temperature hits 40.3C | UK News

The UK has recorded a temperature above 40C for the first time ever. The mercury hit 40.2C (104.3F) at Heathrow at 12.50pm. An hour later, the same temperature was reached in the... Read more »
London region breaks 1966 heat record as temperature hits 19 C

London region breaks 1966 heat record as temperature hits 19 C

The last time it was this warm in London, Ont., on March 4, miniskirts and go-go boots were all the rage and the song California Dreaming peaked on the Billboard Top 100 chart.  It was... Read more »
London Battles Record Rainfall and Warmest February, Disrupting Travel and Daily Life

London Battles Record Rainfall and Warmest February, Disrupting Travel and Daily Life

London has experienced an unprecedented start to the year with record-breaking rainfall in February, following England and Wales’ warmest February on record, according to the Met Office and MyLondon. The city, accustomed... Read more »
London region to break 1966 temperature record today

London region to break 1966 temperature record today

The last time it was as this warm in London on March 4 as it will be today, miniskirts and go-go boots were all the rage and the song California Dreaming peaked on... Read more »
Big Brother Simon Gross from Orpington: Record breaking exit

Big Brother Simon Gross from Orpington: Record breaking exit

Simon Gross appeared on the hit reality TV show back in 2015 and made history as the first and only contestant to be evicted after only two hours. He was allowed to... Read more »
Is this football’s fastest EVER goal? South London non-league club claim to have set a world record with a strike timed at just 2.31 seconds

Is this football’s fastest EVER goal? South London non-league club claim to have set a world record with a strike timed at just 2.31 seconds

A South London club posted a video of a goal they scored after 2.31 seconds They believe they may have broken the record for the world’s fastest ever goal IAN LADYMAN: If... Read more »
Record number of people seeking help for gambling problems – South London News

Record number of people seeking help for gambling problems – South London News

  Everyone at the South London Press thanks you for your continued support. Former Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has encouraged everyone in the country who can afford to do so to buy... Read more »
September heatwave sets new record

September heatwave sets new record

EPASeveral locations have reported temperatures in excess of 30C (86F) A UK record has been broken for the number of consecutive September days reaching 30C (86F). A 30.2C reading in Northolt, west... Read more »
West London council cuts fly-tipping by record 30%

West London council cuts fly-tipping by record 30%

Image: Hammersmith & Fulham Council Hammersmith and Fulham cut fly-tipping by almost one-third last year, the biggest reduction in London, according to government figures published last week. The borough cut fly-tipping by... Read more »
Highest minimum temperature for Christmas Day on record, Met Office says

Highest minimum temperature for Christmas Day on record, Met Office says

Temperatures in Exeter Airport and East Malling, Kent, have not fallen below 12.4C, beating the previous record of 11.5C measured at Waddon in Croydon in 1983. In terms of maximum temperatures, the... Read more »