Exactly when temperatures in London will soar to 28C in mini-heatwave and how long they'll stay like that

It's fair to say summer hasn't been all that we've hoped for this year. An incredible start in June was followed by long periods of rain and cloud throughout July and August while the rest of Europe basked in a record-breaking heatwave.

Now we've stumbled into September with the hollow feeling that summer never quite reached the British Isles. But before you descend into complete despair you'll be glad to know there is a chance of recovery next week.

From Monday (September 4) Londoners will be greeted by sunny skies for a week as the mercury reaches 27C. There is the chance the mercury could rise to 28C on Thursday as parks across the city will be packed as many soak in the late-summer sun, according to the Met Office.

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The mercury could reach 28C in London next week (Image: Rasid Necati Aslim/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images))

Temperatures will begin to rise from tomorrow (Sunday, September 3) with a pleasant 25C and sunny spells. Although the Met Office doesn't have accurate forecasts for the end of next week, its long range predictions show temperatures should stay above average for the first half of September.

Forecasters at AccuWeather believe next Sunday (September 10) will see the end of summer conditions as rain is predicted for two days. The Met Office believes northern and western areas could be affected by rain during this period, but it won't necessarily drift south towards London.

London & South East England weather forecast

Today:

Areas of mist, fog and low cloud for some at first, this lifting and breaking during the morning. Sunny spells then developing, along with a few showers. Feeling warm with light winds, but cooler near eastern coasts. Maximum temperature 24 °C.

Tonight:

Any afternoon showers quickly fading. Then a dry night with clear spells, allowing the formation of further areas of mist and fog. Light winds. Minimum temperature 11 °C.

Sunday:

Early mist and fog gradually clearing to leave a dry day with sunshine, possibly hazy under some thin high cloud. Warm or very warm, but perhaps cooler near eastern coasts. Maximum temperature 26 °C.

Outlook for Monday to Wednesday:

Largely dry through this period, but with overnight fog patches clearing during the mornings to leave sunny spells. Temperatures becoming very warm, locally hot. Occasionally breezy, especially on the coast.

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Strictly Come Dancing fans swoon over EastEnders star Nigel Harman in new trailer

Strictly Come Dancing fans have been left swooning over Nigel Harman as the actor counts down to the start of series 21 of the BBC One show.

The 50-year-old, who is famed for playing Dennis Rickman in EastEnders, will be taking to the dancefloor in hopes of winning this year's all-important glitterball. Posting to Instagram on Friday (September 1), Strictly shared a video of Nigel counting down to the new series kicking off.

In the short clip, the actor can be seen wearing a white shirt and black tie teamed with a pair of smart trousers for a very suave style. Nigel smiles at the camera as he holds two paddle boards with a number 1 and number 5 signaling 15 days to go until Strictly Come Dancing starts.

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He cheekily throws the boards behind him letting off a worried shocked expression and walks away from the camera. The BBC show captioned the video: "The #Strictly countdown starts here. Only 15 days until @themeditatingactor hits the dance floor."

Strictly fans wasted no time in sharing their love for the former EastEnders heartthrob, with one person writing: "OMG I was so in love with him in EastEnders", as a second added: "Love this guy and his ideologies. Cannot wait!."

A third stated: "Looking forward to watching Mr. Harman", while another chimed in with: "Also he’s already my fave!."

The Strictly Come Dancing live shows will begin on Saturday, September 23, on BBC One. The show's pre-recorded launch show – which will see the celebs pair up their professional partners – will air on TV a week before on Saturday, September 15.

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Tourist aghast to be charged £7 for 99 Flake in London with four costing £28

A tourist visiting London was absolutely horrified to be charged £7 for a 99 flake in the capital city recently. An illegal ice cream van has been asking customers to fork out almost double what you'd normally expect to pay for the cone.

Customers say it had been charging the inflated sum for an ice cream with a Flake – thought to be the priciest in the country, the Daily Star has reported. Tourist Joanna Szymbor says she was fleeced for nearly £30 for four of the cornets. She wrote online: "I feel ripped off. It was £28 for four ice creams.

"There were no prices displayed – I normally ask for a price but it was hot and we’d been sightseeing for eight hours. I paid thinking I heard it wrong. I’d already handed the ice cream to the kids so I didn’t want to be embarrassed."

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Another customer said: "The days where you’d get change from a pound for a 99 are long gone, but £7 has got to be the most expensive one ever. I know everything costs more in London but this is really taking the mick."

Officers from the Metropolitan Police swooped in on the illegal ice cream trader when they found out. The Met Police and Lambeth Council have now seized and impounded the van as it was operating without a licence and parked dangerously on a cycle lane, just yards from the Houses of Parliament.

A spokesperson for the Council said: "An unlicensed ice cream van trading on Westminster Bridge was seized by the council. Illegal traders take advantage of visitors, lack hygiene certificates and obstruct cyclists."

The Met Police Roads and Transports team tweeted: "The van will remain in the pound until the conclusion of the council-led court case."

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The £25 New Look dress with adjustable straps that shoppers say makes it super comfy for all sizes

That viral polka dot Zara dress from a few summers ago can be thrown out because New Look’s Broderie Frill Strappy Midi Dress appears to have become a hit with shoppers. New Look fans have fallen head over heels for the dress available in Classic Black, Barbie Pink, Bold Red and Elegant White.

The £25 summer dress is said to “fit beautifully” and is “beautiful and flattering.” The lightweight dress made from 100 per cent cotton, is perfect for catching the last of the sunny days this Summer. The dress is finished with pretty broderie detailing so looks like you’ve just walked out of a rom-com.

It also includes square neckline and has tie shoulder straps which means it is adjustable for people of all shapes and sizes and can be worn in different styles. One happy customer in her 50s who had purchased the dress said that the quality wasn’t comparable to other retailers, she said: ”It’s absolutely gorgeous… quality and value for money second to no retailer.”

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A second New Look customer who gave the dress a 5-star rating and said her husband and song complimented the dress which is “something that never happens” said: “Gorgeous dress! Not too much material which is often the case for me with midi/maxi dresses as I’m quite short. This one is perfect and very comfy to wear. The broderie frill is a very pretty detail and the colour is lovely - having a Barbie moment! Even my husband and son commented on how pretty the dress looked which never happens! Washed nicely. Very happy!”

The Broderie Frill Strappy Midi Dress is available in four colours

Another fan of the dress labelled the dress “feminine” and said she bought it whilst pregnant but continues to wear the dress now, she said: “Beautiful dress, so feminine, I actually bought it while pregnant but sized up so I could wear it after as well, love the vibrant colour.”

One fan of the budget dress praised the versatility of the dress, they said: “Beautiful dress true to size and fully lined- adjustable straps looks so much more expensive and can be worn casually or more dressed up with bit if extra accessories.”

Lots of other retailers are selling similarly pretty dresses. Boohoo has its soft broderie puff sleeve skater dress in white or Barbie pink and it's just £12. M&S has a cotton broderie midi dress in a rich blue for £49.50 with a black and white tiled print also available.

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Live Notting Hill Carnival updates including line-up, weather and parade as thousands line the streets for Family Day

This weekend sees the return of Notting Hill Carnival. The festivities began in West London yesterday (August 26) and run through until late on Bank Holiday Monday (August 28).

Around two million people attend every year, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, with delicious Caribbean food, dancing and music all weekend. Notting Hill Carnival has been running since 1966, recognising the incredible influence, culture and heritage of London's British Caribbean community.

Today is Family Day, a completely free-to-attend event, that sees celebrations start at 6am, as is tradition. The Official Opening Ceremony took place at 10am today at MAS Judging Point, Great Western Road.

Following this will be the Children’s Day Parade, Dutty/Fun Mas, and Sounds Systems from 12pm to 7pm. There will also be two live stages - Sosa City at Emslie Horniman’s Pleasance Park, and Powis Square Stage at Powis Square. Both will run from 12pm to 7pm.

Follow along with our live blog for updates as all of the fun of Family Day at Notting Hill Carnival unfolds.

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