UK records heatwave as parts of England hit record highs for May

Santon Downham in Suffolk first area to hit threshold, recording temperatures of more than 27C for three consecutive days

Parts of the UK are officially in a heatwave as temperatures soared to within reach of May records.

The first area of the UK to hit the threshold was Santon Downham in Suffolk, which reached the criteria of recording temperatures of more than 27C for three consecutive days at 11.30am on Sunday.