Forces across the country will be deployed to beauty spots, parks and roads amid mounting fears the public will leave their homes to soak up the sun. Pictured: A surfer in Tyne and Wear.

A 2,000 mile-wide 'high pressure bubble' will see temperatures climb in Britain from 68F (20C) on Monday to 73F (23C) by Thursday, which would make the UK hotter than Essaouira, Morocco.

The country's worst-hit areas, most likely England's midlands and Wales, are facing up to 30mm of rain in the next 24 hours.

The Met Office forecast temperatures to hit up to 77F (25C) on Friday, with London possibly seeing 79F (26C) on Saturday, as a plume of hot air from the southern Mediterranean wafts across the UK.

Traditionally, a briouat is fried, but I've chosen to bake mine for a slightly healthier but equally tasty version

This dish is also great for a barbecue − just cook the chops on the hot grill for 3-4 minutes on each side or until cooked to your liking

For my new TV series Ainsley's Mediterranean Cookbook, I went on a journey to explore the history of Mediterranean cooking and the routes the ingredients themselves have taken

Aries 21 March-20 April Having yearned for a chance to break out of a rut, you are now faced with not one but several opportunities

I'm in Paris for the fashion shows. This isn't a sentence I thought I would ever write again, but two or three designers invited me.

Creamy and tender, spinach with parmesan is a winning combination. These are delicious dished up with crispy pancetta

Indulgent but simple, these are delicious at any time - but you might need to wait until a little later if you're drizzling over the rum!

Aries 21 March-20 April There is only so much you can do alone - at some stage this week you'll have to recognise that you need advice from those more worldly or experienced.

Omega-3 is a type of healthy fat that is important for reducing inflammation and essential for heart health - but most of us don't get enough in our diets.

You can tell a lot about someone's psyche by looking at their search history. Here's mine. On just one day, I searched 124 sites.

Eat as an indulgent warm sandwich or a light supper with a salad.

When two heartbreaking miscarriages left Anna Buxton unable to conceive, she remained determined to have the family she dreamed of - whatever it took

I've just realised that I should be loving being single. I am growing a beard.

Aries 21 March-20 April If current restrictions are getting you down, try to focus on a longer-term goal and how you can go about achieving it.

Then look no further than these multicoloured multitasking palettes   

When her daughter Libby was diagnosed with autism aged ten, Kym Scott feared it would hold back her little girl

Another testament to puff pastry perfection. Great for random bits and bobs in your fridge, like feta or olives, and perfect to tailor to fussy eaters

Puff pastry deserves the highest praise for being able to give us the most glorious desserts with the most minimal effort

Can you imagine. You have just had a row with your boyfriend, he has flounced out to drive back to London, and suddenly you are told you cannot leave your house?

Aries 21 March-20 April You've been pushing yourself too hard of late and now the Sun at odds with Jupiter and Pluto warns you could go over the edge

Author Maggie Brookes knew her father had been taken prisoner in the Second World War. But after his death, a gut-wrenchingly detailed diary emerged that explained the extent of the cruelties

This makes twice the amount of sauce that you will need for one pud, but it can be reheated another time

I finally caved and sent David a light, friendly text. We should all be reaching out, shouldn't we?

This remarkable treasure trove of letters gives a unique insight into home-front life and romance

They only date if their signs are compatible, plan pregnancies and career moves by the zodiac and even reschedule meetings if (heaven forbid!) Mercury is retrograde.

Want to treat yourself and get a feel-good glow? These independent boutiques and brands could do with your support right now

I woke at 3am last night, could not get back to sleep. Thought my throat was itchy. No nice thoughts to comfort myself with

There are thousands of versions of this cake with the roughly similar legend behind them that a young woman made it for the man she liked, who promptly fell in love with her on tasting it

Perfect for a weeknight dinner with a pile of flatbreads as it would be with other salads for a weekend lunch spread

Excellent fuel for a long afternoon dog walk

This Friday marks 75 years since Winston Churchill announced the end of the war in Europe and people took to the streets to rejoice with victory parades, parties and music

This is a particularly gorgeous take on our favourite Sunday roast

This wickedly sticky bread and butter pud is a tribute to our love of toast with butter and marmalade

I've been thinking, over the past few days, about failure. Sometimes, something happens to throw your life into stark relief

Pour the butter and sage leaves over the carrots to serve

Fashion director Shelly Vella picks the 1940s trends that are still going strong today

From coping during lockdown to her shock split from her film director husband, nothing is off limits for Motherland star .

She's the straight-talking mum of four whose super-honest advice has earned her millions of fans and turned her into the beauty guru we can all trust and relate to

Emma Hansen was young, healthy and 39 weeks pregnant with her first child when the unthinkable happened and her baby died in the womb

After decades of letdowns and disappointments, this writer - who wants to remain anonymous - resolved never to see her father again. Then the pandemic struck...

Colour-coordinated, a place for every accessory… welcome to Instagram's most coveted closets. Feeling inspired to get sorting?

The model, 31, appeared in good spirits as she stepped out with her beau, bundled up in a black and white jacket with slick trousers. Elsa was dressed to impress for the wintry outing.

Sofia Richie shared a very sultry photo of herself onboard a plane on Monday. The beauty appeared to be heading on a snow adventure ahead of New Year's Eve.

Eden Hazard has not featured for Real Madrid since suffering an ankle injury in November against Paris Saint-Germain. Los Blancos are set to travel to Saudi Arabia for the Spanish Super Cup.

The fire in the RD DXX Limited Buggy started on the route between Jeddah and Al Wajh, Saudi Arabia, earlier today with French driver Romain Dumas at the helm alongside Alexandre Winocq.

The four Spanish clubs involved in the revamped Super Cup tournament in Saudi Arabia have sold less than NINE per cent of available tickets, it has been revealed.