It was a sweltering bank holiday for many across the UK, with the all-time hottest May temperature of 34.8C recorded in London on Monday.
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On Sunday, London parks were packed with people looking for a green oasis to escape the city heat.
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On Saturday, the new EU border checks were suspended at Dover while motorists queued for hours as temperatures climbed at the start of half-term.
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