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UK records hottest day of the year so far, with warnings of more extreme heat this weekend
The UK recorded its hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures reaching 30.5C in Kent, the first time since 2012 the UK has exceeded 30C in May. The Met Office warned of more extreme heat expected over the bank holiday weekend.
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