Just how hot will it be in Wigan next week as the sun makes a welcome return?

After weeks of grey and gloomy weather, with the odd bit of sunshine here and there, that big yellow thing in the sky is coming back in full force.

From tomorrow, high temperatures are forecast with Monday expected to be the hottest day next week, reaching 27 degrees C.

Tomorrow there should be clear skies and sunshine all day with the mercury topping out at 19 degrees C.

Sunday will be a tad warmer at 20 degrees but clouds may spoil some of the sunshine.

Next week Monday and Tuesday will be the warmest days of the week at 27 and 26 degrees respectively, but Wednesday through to Friday should also see some decent sunshine.

The rest of July should see plenty of sunshine too, with heatwaves predicted across much of the country.