UK swelters as hottest May day for nearly 80 years hits

England, Wales and Northern Ireland hit record temperatures on Sunday, with Heathrow in London reaching 32.1C high England, Wales and Northern Ireland sweltered in record temperatures for 2026 on Sunday, which was also the UK’s hottest May day for at least 79 years.Heathrow in west London saw a high of 32.1C, while Cardiff recorded 27.4C and Armagh saw 23.4C. Continue reading...