Sunbathers are making the most of their new-found freedom following the easing of lockdown restrictions as the UK enjoys the hottest day of the year so far.
27.8 Celsius has been recorded at London's Heathrow Airport.
Mercury expected to rise even higher after hottest day of the year so far
The temperature is expected to rise even higher on Wednesday after the UK enjoyed the hottest day of the year so far. Sunbathers..
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