Wiganers enjoy the sun as temperatures soar across the UK

Summer is here! Wiganers enjoyed the sunshine as temperatures hit 30 degrees in some parts of the UK.

By Michelle Adamson

Published 11th Jul 2022, 16:53 BST

Updated 11th Jul 2022, 16:59 BST

Children headed to the play area at Mesnes Park and other green spaces, while their parents pulled on sunglasses as they basked under glorious blue skies on Monday.

Hot weather is predicted to continue on Tuesday and over the weekend, with an amber weather warning for extreme heat issued across a large part of the UK.

Rachel Hiney and Francesca Mitchell enjoy the sunshine at Mesnes Park, Wigan.

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Rachel Hiney and Francesca Mitchell enjoy the sunshine at Mesnes Park, Wigan. Photo: Photographer Michelle Adamson

Skye McSorley, three, has fun in the sun at Three Sisters Recreation park, Ashton-in-Makerfield.

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Skye McSorley, three, has fun in the sun at Three Sisters Recreation park, Ashton-in-Makerfield. Photo: Photographer Michelle Adamson

from left, Lelia Edwards and Mr Jones enjoy a quiet Mesnes Park, Wigan.

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from left, Lelia Edwards and Mr Jones enjoy a quiet Mesnes Park, Wigan. Photo: Photographer Michelle Adamson

Marlie Mitchell, two, has fun in the sun at Mesnes Park, Wigan.

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Marlie Mitchell, two, has fun in the sun at Mesnes Park, Wigan. Photo: Photographer Michelle Adamson