In recent years, global warming has redefined ‘British summer’. Now we expect sweltering weather with clear blue skies and muggy air. To ease the heat, there’s nothing better than going for a swim – ...

Desiree Ibekwe is a London-based writer for The Times’s Morning newsletter. She was born, raised and still lives in East London. June 12, 2025 There is no better time to visit East London than in the ...

We book a beach holiday to unwind, but some of Europe’s most beautiful shores attract huge crowds that are more rat race than R&R. However, if you’re looking to avoid sunbed wars this summer, you ...