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The entrance to Beamish Museum

Beamish Museum closed due to Storm Boelo

Tumella's stormproof umbrella has dropped in price just in time for the inclement weather

The bargain brolly designed to stand up to autumn gusts

Thompson's say it is time to prepare for the harsher weather

Ad Feature Brits urged to weatherproof homes, as 2026 storm season begins

The treatments are aimed at dogs and cats

Why turning your heating on could trigger a flea infestation

The Craven packaway jacket is a bargain at the moment - but choose your colour carefully, as prices vary

£75 TOG24 waterproof jacket reduced to £30 in clearance sale

The Aolso mini travel umbrella is currently £8.49 in a limited time Amazon deal.

The tiny handbag essential for all weathers is just £8.49

The light green TECKNET handheld fan is reduced to £10.11 in an Amazon limited-time deal

This £10 fan could help during the next hot spell

Old fashioned fly paper still has a role to play - but there’s no shortage of modern gizmos to fight off the flies this summer

Why are there so many flies everywhere?

Sunderland is set to enjoy hot sunny weather this week.

City set to sizzle this week as temperatures hit 30 degrees Celsius

SwitchBot's new e-ink display is a weather station with more than a few tricks up its sleeve

SwitchBot E-Ink Home Dashboard review

Did you enjoy swimming at Dawdon Pit Pond, seen here in August 1974?

Dawdon's glorious pit pond and the summer days you spent there

The Suolita handheld fan has five speed settings, a digital display and up to 14 hours of battery life

This five-speed handheld fan is now £10.99

Estée Lauder Double Wear has become one of the beauty industry's most recognised longwear foundations

The foundation beauty fans always buy

The Marchpower Cooling Blanket is designed to help sleepers stay more comfortable during warm weather, with multiple colours and sizes available.

This cooling blanket could help you sleep better on warm nights

Londoners cool off at the giffgaff Keep Your Cool Zone at Boxpark Shoreditch

Almost half of Brits struggle to sleep during hot weather

The inflatable camping tent accommodates up to four people and includes a manual pump, guy ropes, stakes and carry bag

This four-person inflatable tent is now £199
The spacious beige camping tent stands two metres high, includes its own pump and packs into a carry bag for family trips, festivals and glamping weekends
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The Olsen & Smith outdoor storage box is now 40% off on Amazon, offering a practical way to tidy up gardens and patios

Amazon Choice lockable garden storage box now £179.99

The Rapbin linen-blend trousers are designed for comfortable everyday wear during warmer weather

Summer linen trousers now £19.98

The Dimplex DXACF Tower Fan offers quiet cooling with oscillation, remote control and multiple airflow settings

Dimplex tower fan drops below £60 in Amazon deal

The five-seater garden furniture set includes a sofa, padded cushions, matching stool and wood-look table

This five-seater garden furniture set drops from £699 to £159.99

The Ninja CREAMi Scoop & Swirl can make ice cream, soft serve, gelato, sorbet and milkshakes using pre-frozen ingredients

Ninja’s new CREAMi Scoop & Swirl gets £82 off on Amazon

The Tate office chair combines a breathable mesh back with a padded waterfall seat and adjustable reclining mechanism

This breathable mesh office chair is ideal for hot weather - 40% off

Sydney Rope Folding Egg Chair includes a plush cushion and can be folded to make seasonal storage more convenient

Dunelm cuts £75 off folding egg chair in huge summer sale

The Simba Hybrid 3-in-1 Duvet can be separated into 3.5 and 7 tog layers or clipped together for a warmer 10.5 tog setup

The Simba duvet I use all year has a clever answer to summer heat

The Novigami Meza combines a breathable mesh back with adjustable height and a flexible reclining mechanism

This breathable mesh office chair gets nearly 70% off in a major sale

Woody and Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story 5 - Keeping kids hydrated this summer is easier with Disney Toy Story bottles

Make hydration fun with these Disney Toy Story Thermos bottles

Prime Day starts today - and it'll run for four days

Amazon Prime Day 2026 starts today – what every shopper needs to know
Prime Day has begun with thousands of discounts, rival retailer sales and potential heatwave bargains to watch until Friday night
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The compact CoamoTrail cooler combines oscillating airflow, two mist settings and remote operation in a portable tower design

This £80 portable air cooler has a storm mode and two mist settings

The Big Sister XL beanbag brings informal, colourful seating to patios, lawns and relaxed garden corners

This giant outdoor beanbag is £50 and available in 12 colours

The extra-large Pecute mat gives dogs a spacious cooling surface for warmer days at home or while travelling

This extra-large dog cooling mat is £16.50 cheaper at Amazon

The compact Obero fan combines six airflow settings with a 100ml humidifier and LED controls

This £14 USB air cooler has six speeds and a built-in humidifier

The HUMILABS portable air conditioner combines cooling, dehumidifying and fan functions in one compact unit designed for rooms up to 450 square feet

This 9000 BTU portable air conditioner is now £122 cheaper on Amazon

Susan Cargill had fond memories and said: "Last year of school and doing lessons outside on the school field and doing my O levels. Happy days ha ha."
( Photo by Roger Jackson/Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty Images )

The scorching summer of 1976 recalled by the people of Sunderland

This weatherproof storage box could help transform cluttered corners into organised outdoor spaces

The £34.99 garden buy shoppers are using to tackle outdoor clutter

This spacious Neo gazebo could help keep outdoor celebrations going whatever the British weather brings

This £28 waterproof gazebo deal could save your summer plans

Tumella's umbrella comes with a lifetime warranty

This 100mph wind-tested umbrella with 15,000 reviews is now under £16

The steel garden shed combines lockable access, weather-resistant materials and generous storage space for outdoor essentials

This large outdoor steel shed is now £159 with savings of up to 52%

The walk-in greenhouse provides a dedicated space for growing plants while helping protect them from changing weather conditions

Walk-in aluminium greenhouse slashed by £305 in Wowcher deal

The compact wooden potting shed is designed to maximise storage space without taking over the garden

This wooden garden potting shed has fallen to just £59 in outdoor deal

Take That opening The Circus Live in Southampton.

Take That - Will the sun shine or will we be holding back the flood?

These reusable waterproof ponchos are designed to help festivalgoers stay prepared for unpredictable summer weather.

The £11 festival essential that could save your day if it rains

The spacious walk-in greenhouse offers room for growing projects and garden storage under one roof

This huge greenhouse costs less than many garden sheds right now

The SONGMICS folding trolley combines compact storage with a hefty 180kg load capacity

This 180kg folding festival trolley has dropped below £27 on Amazon

Why I still Love My Hunter wellies from Glastonbury style to everyday dog walks

Why my Hunter wellies are a year-round wardrobe essential

The Warlisou festoon lights are designed to add warm ambient lighting to patios, gardens and pergolas

Amazon shoppers can grab 100ft festoon garden lights for under £25

The compact umbrella is designed for commuters and travellers needing stronger protection against rain and gusty weather

The stormproof Amazon umbrella with 100,000 reviews is now under £20

The three-seater swing chair includes an adjustable canopy and cushioned seating for relaxed garden afternoons

This £49 three-seater garden swing chair could transform your evenings

The bladeless tower fan combines cooling features with a slim modern design

Bladeless tower fan drops into Amazon sale as warm weather approaches

The Black and Decker smart digital air cooler combines app control with portable evaporative cooling for home use

Black and Decker smart air cooler drops to £69 in Amazon summer deal

The portable oscillating air cooler includes a 4L tank, ice pack and adjustable airflow settings for summer cooling

Wowcher cuts portable air cooler to under £30 in summer deal

The Diveblues handheld turbo fan folds down into a compact travel-friendly design with adjustable cooling speeds

Diveblues handheld turbo fan drops below £15 in Amazon summer deal

The Mixwise retractable hose reel is currently discounted with an extra voucher on Amazon.

Amazon drops 30m hose reel below £80 with voucher

Firefighters have issued a warning about BBQs in the hot weather

Firefighters issue wildfire and water safety warning

An outdoor temperature of 21 degrees is said to reach 32 inside a car in as little as 10 minutes.

One in six owners risk their dog's life by leaving them in a warm car

Shark’s FlexBreeze HydroGo cordless misting fan is currently reduced in Amazon’s limited-time sale.

Shark cordless misting fan drops below £90 on Amazon

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