Little yellow suns are suddenly appearing all over our weather forecast apps and the Met Office is predicting temperatures over 30 degrees this weekend. Thanks to a European heatwave we are, at last, experiencing a sudden summer, but are we ready?

Is the sunshine good news? Yes. Does it come with a possibility of sunburn, dehydration, hangover and irritability? Also yes. After months of grey, drizzly days the temptation to overdo everything in the sun is strong. So, take a few tips from the team on the best ways to keep cool in a heatwave and make the most of the sunshine while it lasts…

Heatwave UK: 7 ways to cope with sudden summer