Met Office issues thunderstorm warning for Scotland today during 'extreme' heatwave

Scotland could cross the heatwave threshold next week as temperatures are forecasted to soar to 26C.

A yellow warning for rain has been issued for tonight and tomorrow, covering Central, Tayside & Fife as well as Grampian.

A Scottish Primark fan showed her dedication to the chain by making a 12-hour round trip and taking a suitcase to fill up at the counter - as she'd not had chance to go while living abroad for four years.

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for heavy rain in parts of Scotland as flooding and thunder storms could hit today.

Coronation Street viewers are working out the real identity of Mad Dog, the person texting Hope Stape. The 11-year-old has been the target of texts by a person going by the peculiar username.

Lulu has called for her home city of Glasgow to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2023.The Scottish singer represented the UK at the 1969 edition of the annual competition with her track ‘Boom Bang-a-Bang’, and was voted one of four joint winners that year.Speaking on last night’s episode of Newsnight (via BBC News), Lulu said Eurovision 2023 should be held in Glasgow after it was confirmed that the UK will hold the contest on behalf of this year’s winners, Ukraine.“It has to be Glasgow because that’s where I come from,” she told the BBC Two programme yesterday (July 25).“They’re so politically savvy, they’re the most fabulous hosts, they absolutely are music mad. I think it would be just the most fabulous thing, and I would be there.

Scots could be set to swelter in more heatwaves expected next month, according to forecasters.

Two children and four adults have been rescued from a campsite in Loch Lomond after a spell of extreme weather led to them getting into difficulty in the early hours of this morning.

Scotland recorded its hottest day on record, with temperatures in some regions reaching above 34C on Tuesday. With this heat, Scots are doing all they can to stay cool, including keeping windows open at all times.

A 51-year-old man died in a smash between his motorbike and a car on a Highland road on Tuesday.

With amber heat warnings across the country this week it may be tempting to take a cooling dip in a reservoir. However, despite the beauty of Scotland’s many watercourses, swimming in them can be deadly and is discouraged by Scottish Water .

An extreme heat warning is placing speed restrictions on Scotland's main rail routes on Monday and Tuesday. Network Rail confirmed train speeds would be restricted between 1pm and 8pm today.

Lorraine Kelly has issued a health update. The Scottish TV presenter has returned to her ITV show today. The Scottish TV presenter has given an update on her health after being absent from her talk show last week.

As the heatwave descends across the UK, tips on how to keep your houses cool in this scorching weather are essential.

A British Airways flight was forced to issue a mid-air alert after a sick passenger required urgent medical assistance. The 7.15am BA1472 service from London Heathrow to Glasgow Airport requested a priority landing on Monday, July 18, due to the on-board emergency.

CID and forensics officers have been spotted investigating following a serious sexual assault in a Scots park.

The Met Office has extended its amber heatwave warning to more of Scotland for Monday and Tuesday with temperatures in the high 20s and low 30s expected across the eastern edge of the country.