UK on track for one of hottest summers on record, says Met Office

Parts of the UK have been hit by four heatwaves this summer (Ben Whitley/PA) - (PA Wire)

The UK is on track for one of its hottest summers on record, the Met Office said.

The summer has been marked by persistent warm temperatures even outside the four heatwaves which have hit the country, with June and July both seeing well above-average conditions.