Temperatures soared to an ‘historic’ 35C today as Brits flocked to the coast to bask in the sizzling sun on the hottest May day ever recorded.
Up to nine counties – including Greater London, Surrey, Norfolk – saw unprecedented heat, with many exceeding the previous record of 32.8C in 1944.
A new record was set at 34.8C in Kew Gardens, south west London – while Heathrow Airport and Bushy Park in Teddington also boasted temperatures within the 34C range.
Meanwhile, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland broke their own monthly highs – with temperatures reaching 32.2C, 25.5C and 24.6C respectively.
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