Peterborough braced for hottest temperature since records began 100 years ago

Peterborough could see the hottest temperatures this week since official records began more than 100 years ago.

The Met Office is forecasting a top temperature of 36C on Thursday.

The Laura family cooling off in the hot weather at Bretton Water Park EMN-190723-134811009placeholder image
The Laura family cooling off in the hot weather at Bretton Water Park EMN-190723-134811009

This would be higher than the 35.3C recorded at Wittering in July 1, 2015.

Temperatures have been recorded since 1910, the Met Office said.

Members of the Netherton Friendship Club at St Andrew's United Reformed Church enjoy the hot weatherplaceholder image
Members of the Netherton Friendship Club at St Andrew's United Reformed Church enjoy the hot weather

With temperatures already hitting around 30C today, many people have been enjoying the hot weather in Peterborough, including many at Bretton Water Park.

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