UK Weather: Temperatures could hit 26C on last day of spring

Following some cooler and showery weather this week, temperatures are on the rise across England and eastern Wales to mark the end of May with a few locations expected to reach 26C (79F) on Saturday.

Spring has already been confirmed as the sunniest on record, with temperature and rainfall close to record breaking levels too.

Sunday 1 June marks the start of summer on the meteorological calendar.