Will this May bank holiday be the hottest ever?

Temperatures expected to reach 30C in some parts of the country

People enjoy the weather in Hyde Park
Sunseekers relax in London’s Hyde Park during a previous warm spell
(Image credit: Oli Scarff/Getty Images)

A weekend of barbecues, beaches and sunbathing beckons, with temperatures expected to soar across much of Britain over the May bank holiday.

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