UK to sizzle in scorching 34C on hottest day of the year

People enjoy the sun in St James's Park, London. Parts of the UK could see an official heatwave in the coming days, with temperatures hitting almost 34C, forecasters have said.

Parts of the UK are expected to sizzle in temperatures of 34C as the hot spell of weather reaches its sweltering peak on Friday.

The Met Office said London and potentially some spots in East Anglia are most likely to reach the 34C high, making it the hottest day of the year so far.