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1976's record has been broken! Britain smashes 50-year-old milestone with 15 days over 30°C
Britain has broken a 50-year-old temperature record set in 1976 by experiencing 15 days with temperatures exceeding 30°C. The previous record from 1976 has been surpassed, marking a new milestone in the country's weather history.
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