Open your windows at night, close them in the morning, and add shades or pull curtains to keep the heat out. Anyone Lakeside escape North Central London has been very uncomfortable.

From closing blinds to investing in air con: Readers share their heatwave survival tips As the UK swelters in record-breaking heat, our community shares a mix of passive cooling tips, views on air ...

As the UK records its hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures reaching 33.5C and more heat on the way, Independent readers have been sharing how they’re coping. Many are relying on ...