southern England
Coverage of southern England in the Nexus archive.
- UK heatwave approaches two-week mark
The UK is experiencing a heatwave that has lasted 13 days in southern England, with all UK nations affected. Sarah Keith-Lucas analyzes the unusual duration and potential easing of the heatwave.
- Parts of UK at ‘exceptional’ risk of wildfires as heatwave goes on
Parts of the UK are at 'exceptional' risk of wildfires due to an ongoing heatwave, with southern England and the Midlands highlighted as highest risk areas by Natural England. The risk is expected to spread to the South East and east of England by midweek, with most of England and Wales under 'very high' risk.
- The POLITICO Poll: The South doesn’t trust ‘King of the North’ Andy Burnham
Andy Burnham faces regional trust disparities in the UK, with Southern England showing negative net trust (-3%) compared to Northern England's positive net trust (+22%). A POLITICO poll by Public First highlights this divide as he is expected to become prime minister soon.
- Amber heat-health alerts in effect as UK set for one of longest-lasting heatwaves since 1976
Amber heat-health alerts are active in the UK as a prolonged heatwave is expected, with temperatures in southern England potentially reaching 36C (97F). The heatwave is among the longest-lasting since 1976.
- UK swelters in hottest June day on record
The UK recorded its highest June temperature on record at 36.1C in southern England, surpassing the 1976 record of 35.6C. This marks the second consecutive month of broken temperature records, with scientists linking the trend to climate change increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme weather.
- UK sees hottest June day on record as 36.1C recorded in Hampshire
The UK recorded its hottest June day on record with a temperature of 36.1C in Hampshire. Heat records were broken across southern England on Wednesday afternoon.
- Britain will swelter in week-long heatwave: Amber alert issued as European 'heat dome' is set to push temperatures to near record 33C in parts of southern England
Britain is facing a week-long heatwave with an amber alert issued due to a European 'heat dome' pushing temperatures to near-record 33°C in southern England.
- How a lost road helped rewild a rare landscape
The Hindhead Tunnel, a lost road, has contributed to one of the most successful rewilding projects in southern England, restoring a rare landscape through natural regeneration.
- Europe's heatwave in pictures, from Milan's Duomo to the crowded beaches of southern England
Europe is experiencing a heatwave, with images capturing the situation at Milan's Duomo and crowded beaches in southern England. Tourists were present in Rome's Piazza di Spagna on May 26, 2026, as part of the event.
- Health alerts for bank holiday weekend as record May heat forecast in UK
The UK is experiencing record-breaking May temperatures expected to reach 33C during the bank holiday weekend, prompting amber heat health alerts across multiple regions. The alerts, active from Friday 2pm to Wednesday 5pm, indicate risks to life, property damage, travel disruptions, and potential power cuts.
- High levels of toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found off coast of southern England
Scientists found high levels of toxic PFAS in the Solent strait off southern England, exceeding safe limits in some areas, with pollution coming from treated sewage. The study revealed levels 13 times the safe threshold for coastal waters. Pollution was also found in protected environmental sites.
- Trains in southern England disrupted after fault in radio system
Trains in southern England have been severely disrupted due to a fault in the radio system, particularly affecting services out of London Waterloo. The issue has prevented communication between drivers and signallers, causing delays. London Waterloo is one of Britain's busiest railway stations.