UK records hottest day of the year so far, with warnings of more extreme heat this weekend

Temperatures in Kent reached 30.5C, marking the first time since 2012 that the UK has exceeded 30C in May

The UK has recorded its hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures reaching 30.5C in Kent as forecasters warned more extreme heat could follow over the bank holiday weekend.

The temperature in Frittenden also marked the first time since 2012 the UK has reached 30C in May, according to the Met Office.