Warmest bank holiday on record for parts of the UK

Parts of the UK experienced some record-breaking temperatures over Bank Holiday as the remnants of Hurricane Erin threaten to spoil the pleasant weather with wind and rain.

- BRYONY GOOCH

Temperatures reached 29.1C in the village of Hawarden in Flintshire and 24.5C in Magilligan, Londonderry, the Met Office said. The previous record for Wales was 26.5C dating back to 1991, and 23.8C for Northern Ireland.

Although not a bank holiday in Scotland, it also saw a record for the equivalent day with 27.1C recorded at Charterhall.

It comes as the Met Office said that this summer was already on track to be among the UK's hottest on record, with four heatwaves declared. Hurricane Erin are set to move in the west of the UK today, bringing rain and wind with it which will continue throughout the week.