Video. Britons flock to beaches and pools as UK breaks May heat record

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Britons flock to beaches and pools as UK breaks May heat record

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Crowds packed beaches, rivers and outdoor pools across the UK as temperatures reached a record 33.5C during an unusually early heatwave, prompting health warnings and concerns over drought and crop failures.

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