Sunday’s peak of 19.7C in Merseyside beat Saturday’s record of 19.1C in Cumbria, says Met Office

The UK recorded the warmest day of the year twice this weekend, with temperatures reaching almost 20C in parts of the country, the Met Office said.

A high of 19.7C was reached in Crosby, Merseyside on Sunday, beating Saturday’s peak of 19.1C in Cumbria.