Britain bakes in record heat

BRITAIN’s heatwave continued apace yesterday with temperatures reaching as high as 34°C (93°F).

Weather forecasters predicted yesterday afternoon that the day could be the hottest July day since 1989.

Temperatures registered so far included 32°C (90°F) in Bristol, 31°C (88°F) at Heathrow Airport, 30°C (86°F) in central London and 32°C at Gatwick.