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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Aine Fo

Above-average temperatures set to continue but some rain ahead, says Met office

PA Wire

Balmy weather in the south of England saw conditions come close to the hottest of the year so far, but the top temperature was missed by “a smidgen”.

The mercury rose to 23.3C (73.9F) at St James’s Park in London on Friday, just shy of the 23.4C (74.1F) recorded on April 15 at the same location, the Met Office said.

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