Temperatures in Kent reached 30.5C, marking the first time since 2012 that the UK has exceeded 30C in May

Forecasters have warned of scorching temperatures this weekend as the UK is set to record the hottest day of the year so far

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

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