UK Records hottest June Day

June 29, 2026

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The UK recorded its hottest June day for the third day in a row on Friday. The Met Office said temperatures provisionally reached 36.9C in Wattisham, Suffolk. It was also the hottest day of 2026 so far.

The heat affected schools and communities across the country. Some schools closed their doors because of the very hot weather. A rare red weather warning remained in place for London and parts of south-eastern England until Friday night.

The Met Office said temperatures were still rising in some areas. Storms were also forecast, with warnings about possible flash flooding. This meant people were being told to take care in both extreme heat and sudden heavy rain.

Wales recorded its hottest June day on Thursday when temperatures reached 35.9C in Bute Park, Cardiff. That beat the previous Welsh June record of 33.7C, set in Powys in 2000. Northern Ireland also recorded its joint hottest June day and its hottest June day in 50 years. Scotland recorded its hottest day of 2026 during the same week.

Article written by Milli Banbury

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The school library has created a display about New Zealand explorers. One panel explains that Captain Cook arrived in Aotearoa in 1769. Another section shows maps, ship sketches, and short captions about travel at sea. The librarian says the display helps students understand how exploration changed the way people learned about the Pacific. A visitor commented, 'The display is impressive and much more interesting than reading a textbook.' The article also states that the library will keep the display for two weeks so all classes can visit. Some students have suggested adding more information about early Māori navigation.

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The display will stay in the library for two weeks. The display is impressive and much more interesting than reading a textbook. Captain Cook arrived in Aotearoa in 1769. The display helps students understand exploration better.