In Pictures: Britain basks as summer scorcher continues

Sun-seekers again flocked to beaches and beauty spots on Saturday, as the summer heatwave continued. Temperatures were expected to hit the mid-30s – although the Met Office has warned of thunder storms to follow the hot spell. The public wasted no time in making hay while the sun shines – with some venturing out especially early… North Tyneside " data-title="Summer weather Aug 8th 2020" data-copyright-holder="PA Wire" data-copyright-notice="PA Wire/PA Images" data-credit="Owen Humphreys" data-usage-terms="" srcset="https://image.assets.pressassociation.io/v2/image/production/7fdf3e13a2038823eb9816bd0d34392eY29udGVudHNlYXJjaCwxNTk2OTU4NjYz/2.54911008.jpg?w=320 320w, https://image.assets.pressassociation.io/v2/image/production/7fdf3e13a2038823eb9816bd0d34392eY29udGVudHNlYXJjaCwxNTk2OTU4NjYz/2.54911008.jpg?w=640 640w, https://image.assets.pressassociation.io/v2/image/production/7fdf3e13a2038823eb9816bd0d34392eY29udGVudHNlYXJjaCwxNTk2OTU4NjYz/2.54911008.jpg?w=1280 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px">A paddleboarder watches the sunrise at Cullercoats bay in North Tyneside (Owen Humphreys/PA) Kayakers watch dawn break in North Tyneside (Owen Humphreys/PA) People enjoy the hot weather on Bournemouth beach in Dorset" data-title="Summer weather Aug 8th 2020" data-copyright-holder="PA Wire" data-copyright-notice="PA Wire/PA Images" data-credit="Andrew Matthews" data-usage-terms="" srcset="https://image.assets.pressassociation.io/v2/image/production/55066740fc0afcc30e8a2a07bb375ce3Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaCwxNTk2OTY1OTY0/2.54912049.jpg?w=320 320w, https://image.assets.pressassociation.io/v2/image/production/55066740fc0afcc30e8a2a07bb375ce3Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaCwxNTk2OTY1OTY0/2.54912049.jpg?w=640 640w, https://image.assets.pressassociation.io/v2/image/production/55066740fc0afcc30e8a2a07bb375ce3Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaCwxNTk2OTY1OTY0/2.54912049.jpg?w=1280 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px">People enjoy the hot weather on Bournemouth beach in Dorset (Andrew Matthews/PA) Relaxing in the sun at Bournemouth (Andrew Matthews/PA) Swimming in the sea at Boscombe beach in Dorset (Andrew Matthews/PA) Volleyball on Boscombe beach (Andrew Matthews/PA) People enjoy the hot weather in Coryton Cove, Dawlish, Devon (Pat Hurst/PA) Scenes by the picturesque Richmond Falls on the River Swale in North Yorkshire (Owen Humphreys/PA) Sun-seekers flocked to the North Yorkshire beauty spot (Owen Humphreys/PA) Busy scenes at Southend beach in Essex (Yui Mok/PA) Sunbathing in Southend (Yui Mok/PA)