Temperatures match record 32.2°C on joint hottest day of the year so far - but Monday will be c

Meanwhile, the London Fire Brigade were dispatched today to tackle a grass blaze on around two hectares of grassland in Enfield north London.

London’s New Wimbledon theatre cancelled a performance of Charlie And The Chocolate Factory the Musical due to sweltering temperatures. It tweeted: “Due to outside temperatures in excess of 30C and its impact on working conditions on stage, we have reluctantly taken the decision to cancel today’s performance of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory the Musical.”

Thunderstorms and heavy showers are expected to hit northern England, Scotland and parts of Northern Ireland on Sunday evening, with up to 30mm of rain expected in some spots in the North East. A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms is in place across Eastern Scotland and north east England from 1pm until 9pm on Sunday.Temperatures over the weekend matched those of popular Mediterranean holiday hotspots, according to the Met Office.Ms Bokota said: “That really humid air is likely to feel a lot more comfortable than it has done for the last couple of weeks.Additional reporting by Press Association.

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