Today marked the hottest day ever recorded in Leeds, with temperatures climbing to 39C earlier this afternoon
Today marked the hottest day ever recorded inThe extreme heat is fuelled by climate change, which is making every heatwave more intense, frequent and likely, scientists warn.
The new high for daytime temperatures came after the UK experienced its warmest night on record on Monday, with temperatures remaining in the mid-20s.
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