- The UK has experienced its hottest start to May on record, with London’s Kew Gardens reaching 28C on May 1, surpassing the 1990 record of 27.4C in Lossiemouth, Scotland.
- Despite the high temperatures, the Met Office doesn't anticipate a heatwave, as temperatures are unlikely to consistently exceed the heatwave threshold for three consecutive days.
- The London Fire Brigade cautioned against open-water swimming due to cold water shock risks, following a 32 per cent rise in water-related incidents.
- A 16-year-old boy's body was recovered from a lake in Nottingham's Colwick Country Park.
- Temperatures are predicted to decrease by Friday, with cooler conditions expected across the UK on Saturday.
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Met Office declares hottest start to May on record as temperature continues to climb
