Heat’s on at Jubilee weekend

Thousands packed roads to the coasts as temperatures topped 80F.

Almost 650,000 roasted at Bournemouth, Brighton and Blackpool.

Resorts in north Wales and western Scotland were also packed.

At Blackpool where 200,000 hit the beaches a tourism spokesman said: Weve got glorious weather and a huge number of visitors.

Hot ... Tara Andrews from Lisburn, Northern Ireland

Hottest place was Wisley, Surrey, with 27.7C (81.9F). Heathrow hit 27.1C (80.8F) but Ibiza only managed 25C (77F).

Forecasters are predicting temperatures in the mid-20s for next weekends Diamond Jubilee celebrations when millions will go to street parties in honour of the Queen and watch a procession of boats down the Thames.

Splashing time ... in Richmond, North Yorks

A Met Office spokesman said: There will be more chance of a shower this week but high pressure returns for the weekend.

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