Hundreds of Brits fall sick after visiting some of UK’s top beaches ahead of fifth heatwave of year

HUNDREDS of tourists are falling sick at some of Britain's most affluent beaches ahead of the fifth heatwave of the summer. New figures show high reports of illness across the UK's beaches, those accredited under British Blue Flag meaning they've passed strict tests for cleanliness. Marine conservation charity Surfers

The Met Office has issued yellow heat health alerts for parts of the UK as the fifth heatwave of 2026 approaches, with temperatures expected to reach a sweltering 36C in East Anglia and south-east England next week

EXCLUSIVE: New figures from Surfers Against Sewage revealed hundreds of people started feeling unwell after visiting Blue Flag UK beaches that have officially been rated the best in the country

Could there be another heatwave on the cards? (Picture: EPA) The UK has already suffered under four heatwaves this year – but is a fifth one on the way? May and June saw heat records smashed, while two heatwaves in July meant Brits got little respite from the hot weather. Temperatures remained high at the start of Augu