This Week in the UK Scavenger Hunt Tasks - 25 June 2026

From Westminster to your local high street, the UK news cycle has delivered plenty of talking points. Capture a digital temperature display outside a bank, shop, or municipal building showing over 30°C, Snap a 'sold out' sign on an ice cream freezer or a 'no ice cream' notice in a local corner shop or supermarket, and more are among the headlines we have turned into 20 scavenger hunt tasks you can spot in the real world.

Each task is tied to a real story, trend, or cultural moment from this week. Grab your phone, head outside, and see how many you can tick off.

This Week's Tasks

1. Capture a digital temperature display outside a bank, shop, or municipal building showing over 30°C.

* The UK is experiencing its hottest June day on record, with a heat dome pushing temperatures above 36°C in places.

2. Snap a 'sold out' sign on an ice cream freezer or a 'no ice cream' notice in a local corner shop or supermarket.

* Soaring temperatures have led to a rush on ice cream, with some shops running out of stock.

3. Spot a Scotland football shirt (any era) being worn by a member of the public in a non-stadium setting.

* Scotland were defeated by Brazil in the World Cup, keeping the national team in the spotlight.

4. Photograph a television in a pub or sports bar showing World Cup footage or analysis featuring Scotland.

* After Scotland's loss to Brazil, pubs are still showing post-match coverage and replays.

5. Document a front-page newspaper headline about Keir Starmer's resignation on a newsstand or in a shop.

* Starmer announced his resignation as prime minister, dominating front pages this week.

6. Observe a bus stop or bus queue that is noticeably longer than usual (more than 10 people waiting) around central London.

* Two-day Tube strikes have forced many commuters onto buses, causing longer queues.

7. Photograph a TfL information poster at a London Underground station entrance that lists strike dates or advises alternative routes.

* Tube workers are on strike on multiple days this week, with TfL posting disruption notices at stations.

8. Spot a person riding a rental bike (Lime, Santander, or similar) in central London.

* With the Tube on strike, many Londoners are turning to cycle hire schemes to get around.

9. Find a poster or leaflet in a GP surgery or health centre waiting room about the new teplizumab drug for delaying type 1 diabetes.

* The NHS is rolling out teplizumab, a breakthrough drug that delays the onset of type 1 diabetes, with information going up in clinics.

10. Capture a pharmacy window display or counter sign highlighting a new ovarian cancer treatment (e.g., 'new drug offers more time').

* A breakthrough ovarian cancer drug that extends life and improves quality of life has been approved for NHS use.

11. Photograph a newsstand or shop showing multiple newspapers with 10-year Brexit anniversary headlines or analysis.

* Ten years after the referendum, many papers are running retrospective pieces on Brexit's economic impact.

12. Spot a handwritten or printed banner or sign in a public space (e.g., town square, outside a hospital) referencing 'justice for Nottingham' or maternity safety.

* The Nottingham maternity scandal report was published this week, sparking public anger and calls for justice.

13. Record (audio or video) a radio or TV in a shop, café, or pub broadcasting news about the prime minister's resignation.

* Keir Starmer's resignation is dominating broadcast news across the UK this week.

14. Find a coffee shop or café that has a special 'cool down' promotion such as a discounted iced drink or 'heatwave special'.

* Businesses are adapting to the record heatwave by promoting cold drinks and iced coffee offers.

15. Capture a digital roadside billboard or electronic sign displaying a heat health warning or 'extreme heat' alert.

* The Met Office and health agencies have issued heat health warnings during the record-breaking temperatures.

16. Visit a local park or green space and photograph a group of people sitting in the shade of trees or under a shelter, avoiding direct sun.

* With temperatures reaching record highs, people are seeking shade in public parks to stay cool.

17. Photograph a bus shelter advert for a political discussion programme (e.g., BBC Question Time, Sky News) focused on the Starmer resignation.

* Political shows are advertising special episodes about the sudden resignation and what comes next.

18. Capture a 'Station Closed' or 'No service' sign at a London Underground station entrance due to strike.

* The latest Tube strikes have shut many stations, with closure notices displayed on gates.

19. Photograph a bookshop or high-street store window display with the title 'Brexit: 10 Years On' or similar retrospective theme.

* Publishers and retailers are marking the tenth anniversary of the Brexit vote with themed displays.

20. Spot a noticeboard (community centre, library, hospital) with a flyer about a local meeting or support group for maternity safety.

* Following the Nottingham maternity scandal report, local groups are organising meetings to discuss changes.

How to Play

These tasks are designed for BucketRace, the UK's favourite scavenger hunt platform. You can play solo or in teams, and each task is meant to be completed in the real world. Snap a photo as proof, share it with your group, and see who can complete the most.

New tasks are published every week based on what is actually happening in the UK, so no two weeks are ever the same. Follow us for next week's challenges.