The record was broken when provisional temperatures reached 35.7C in Charlwood, Surrey, and 35.8C at Wiggonholt, West Sussex

The record for the hottest June temperature of 35.6C was set in 1976 in Southampton

The UK temperature record for June of 35.6C is forecast to be smashed this week, as schools close early and Brits are warned against all but essential travel ahead of the heatwave

The Met Office has issued a rare ‘red warning’ for temperatures which are expected to reach 39C

A 69-year-old benchmark falls as temperatures surge across southern England