The UK experienced its hottest June day on record on Thursday as temperatures hit 36.4C in Somerset.

It marked the second time this week the record was broken after temperatures reached 36.1C in Hampshire on Wednesday.

As extreme temperatures continue to grip the country, hundreds of schools have been forced to close early, while transport has faced significant disruption, with train passengers advised to avoid all non-essential travel.

With a rare red weather warning in place until Friday for the south of England, people across the UK are trying to cope with the heat in different ways.