UK records hottest 2021 temperature for third day in a row

The UK has recorded its third successive warmest day of the year with temperatures reaching 26.6C in parts of the country on Wednesday. Britain is currently basking in sunshine as the thermostat today hit 28.3C - the hottest day of the year so far. People have been pictured taking full advantage of loosened Covid restrictions by packing out parks and beaches. It comes after weeks of heavy rain and wind for most of May. Read more here: https://www.independent.co.uk/weather... Like us on Facebook:   / theindependentonline   Follow us on Twitter:   / independent   Follow us on Instagram:   / the.independent   Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content and live events: https://bit.ly/2MiOONB