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People relax in the warm weather on Primrose Hill, London. As Covid-19 restrictions are eased, sports facilities are reopening. Reuters
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People relax in the sunshine on the south bank of the River Thames, near Tower Bridge, London. The UK recorded its warmest March day in 53 years on Tuesday. Bloomberg
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Police talk to people at Clapham Common, London. Temperatures exceeded 24°C in parts of Britain.
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A dog cools off in the water at Clapham Common, London. Weather forecasters say Wednesday could be close to the highest recorded March temperature.
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People enjoy the weather at Clapham Common, London. Reuters
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A girl practises her skating skills in the spring sunshine on the promenade at Blackpool, in north-west England. Getty Images
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People enjoy the warm weather at Bournemouth beach, on England's south coast. Reuters
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A surfer rides a wave in front of the pier at Bournemouth beach. Reuters
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A woman takes a picture of Bournemouth Pier in the spring sunshine. Reuters
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A man puts his feet up and relaxes in Regent's Park, London. EPA
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Groups sit in the sunshine at Primrose Hill, London. EPA
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A group of women make the most of the spring sunshine in Regent's Park, London. Under an easing of Covid-19 restrictions, groups of six people can now meet outside in England. EPA
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Groups of people enjoy boat trips in the sunshine on Regent's Canal, London. EPA
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People relax in the warm weather on Primrose Hill, London. As Covid-19 restrictions are eased, sports facilities are reopening. Reuters
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People relax in the sunshine on the south bank of the River Thames, near Tower Bridge, London. The UK recorded its warmest March day in 53 years on Tuesday. Bloomberg
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Police talk to people at Clapham Common, London. Temperatures exceeded 24°C in parts of Britain.
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A dog cools off in the water at Clapham Common, London. Weather forecasters say Wednesday could be close to the highest recorded March temperature.
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People enjoy the weather at Clapham Common, London. Reuters
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A girl practises her skating skills in the spring sunshine on the promenade at Blackpool, in north-west England. Getty Images
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People enjoy the warm weather at Bournemouth beach, on England's south coast. Reuters
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A surfer rides a wave in front of the pier at Bournemouth beach. Reuters
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A woman takes a picture of Bournemouth Pier in the spring sunshine. Reuters
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A man puts his feet up and relaxes in Regent's Park, London. EPA
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Groups sit in the sunshine at Primrose Hill, London. EPA
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A group of women make the most of the spring sunshine in Regent's Park, London. Under an easing of Covid-19 restrictions, groups of six people can now meet outside in England. EPA
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Groups of people enjoy boat trips in the sunshine on Regent's Canal, London. EPA
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People relax in the warm weather on Primrose Hill, London. As Covid-19 restrictions are eased, sports facilities are reopening. Reuters
Britons swarm to beaches and parks as UK records hottest March day since 1968
Temperatures topped 24°C on Tuesday and it's expected to stay warm on Wednesday
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