Britain had its hottest June day ever for a third day in a row today, with highs of nearly 37C - but those living in a new-build home claim to feel the heat even more.

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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