of extremes, what is june going to be like? our correspondent frankie mccamley has been getting some sun in henley on thames in oxfordshire. it s the weather we ve all been hoping for, a chance to shake off the lockdown lull and have some fun in the sun. in wales, new quay beach was packed with sun seekers making the most of the heatwave, while in andover, these children were finding different ways to have fun and keep cool. the sun shone as manchester bloomed back to life with the return of the city s flower show. further south, the thames drew in the crowds. it s the 1st ofjune, it s the date meteorologists say is the first day of summer and it s officially the hottest day of the year. and where else would you rather be? we re on a boat, the sun is shining and the views are spectacular. there s nowhere i d
a chance to shake off the lockdown lull and have some fun in the sun. in wales, new quay beach was packed with sun seekers making the most of the heatwave, while in andover, these children were finding different ways to have fun and keep cool. the sun shone as manchester bloomed back to life with the return of the city s flower show. further south, the thames drew in the crowds. it s the 1st ofjune, it s the date meteorologists say is the first day of summer and it s officially the hottest day of the year. and where else would you rather be? we re on a boat, the sun is shining and the views are spectacular. there s nowhere i d rather be either. this is what we like doing, just coasting down the river, you know, just taking in the sights. it s just been very difficult getting through it, no outings anywhere with friends. and when you re on your own, it gets quite lonely at times. but we ve made the most of it.
a new plan for immigration aimed at breaking the business model of the people smugglers organising the journeys. others are calling for more safe, legal routes to claim asylum. as the summer approaches, crossings are likely to increase, along with the pressure for change. simon jones, bbc news. and after one of the wettest mays on record many parts of the uk are enjoying some scorching weather with the hottest temperature so far this year recorded in cardiff and middle wallop in hampshire both hitting 25.8 degrees. 0ur correspondent frankie mccamley has been getting some sun in henley on thames in 0xfordshire. it s the weather we ve all been hoping for, a chance to shake off the lockdown lull and have some fun in the sun. in wales, new quay beach was packed with sun seekers making the most of the heatwave, while in andover, these children
our correspondent frankie mccamley has been getting some sun in henley on thames in oxfordshire. frankie. good evening. this waterfront has been bustling throughout the day with locals, tourists and boating enthusiasts as they try to make the most out of this glorious weather. as the evening is drawing in the pub gardens are filling up with friends and family is trying to catch those final few rays. this and family is trying to catch those finalfew rays. this has and family is trying to catch those final few rays. this has officially been the hottest day of the year so far and people across the country have been finding different ways to enjoy the sunshine. it s the weather we ve all been hoping for, a chance to shake off the lockdown lull and have some fun in the sun. in wales, new quay beach was packed with sun seekers making