Sweltering air is set to sweep in from southern Europe next month, bringing the fourth heatwave of the summer to the UK, according to the latest weather maps and charts ...

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Reading's motorists will have a road closure to avoid nearby on the National Highways network this week. But the news isn't too bad, as it is only expected to cause slight delays, of under 10 minutes.