Hottest June on record in Western Europe as heatwaves hit continent
Thousands of deaths across Europe, mostly in France, Spain and Belgium, have been linked to a June heatwave.
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Warmest June on record for England, second-warmest for UK, says Met Office
A punishing heatwave affected many parts of the country during the last week of the month.
