Londoners were also seen taking a dip in the River Lea and lounging around on the bank of the River Thames. Highs of 26.5C were recorded in Gosport, Hampshire, today, with Devon, Dorset and Cornwall also enjoying 25.5C temperatures. Many of those pictured at beaches across the country today did not appear to be following social distancing. (Image: REUTERS)John Griffiths, a Met Office forecaster, told Mirror Online: "Down in the south it's probably one of the warmest days we've seen. It comes after the UK recorded its sunniest month on record in May, with water companies facing unprecedented demand.

Source: Daily Mirror June 02, 2020 15:18 UTC