The outbreak of fine weather is likely to mean a rush of people out and about - but watch out for traffic jam hotspots and rail closures

Much of the country can expect scorching weather over the bank holiday weekend

The UK is set for an extremely hot bank holiday Monday, with highs of 31C and much of the country set to bask in warm, dry sunshine

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A combination of a long overdue warm spell, the half term and the end of the Premier League season means this weekend's getaway could be especially packed on the roads

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The outbreak of fine weather is likely to mean a rush of people out and about - but watch out for traffic jam hotspots and rail closures

Sunday could be the warmest May day on record, forecasters have said

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