In pictures: East of England on hottest day of the year

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Now that is what you call a view... Enjoying the sunshine in Sheringham, Norfolk
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A roaring trade for this ice cream van on Lowestoft seafront
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Making the most of the early morning cooler temperatures at Ware Priory Lido in Hertfordshire
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Picture postcard scene at St Ives in Cambridgeshire
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We all know that feeling... Getting the washing dried in Clacton-on-Sea

30 July 2024

Tuesday was provisionally the hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures in London reaching 32C (90F), the Met Office has said.

In the East of England, Writtle in Essex reached 30.6C (87F) and Cambridge got up to 30.2C (86.4F).

Across the East, beaches were packed as families on summer holidays flocked for some much-needed sunshine.

However, a yellow weather warning, external for thunderstorms has been issued for parts of the region tomorrow, and the entire region on Thursday.

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