The UK recorded its hottest ever June temperature for a third day in a row on Friday as heatwave conditions continue to bake the country

The 50-year record was broken this afternoon in Charlwood, Surrey, when the mercury surpassed the 35.6C set in 1976.

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A temperature of 36.1C at Gosport in Hampshire was recorded on Wednesday

A high of 40C is forecast in the southeast of England on Friday