Temperatures could hit 27C on Saturday as UK’s sunniest spring on record draws to end

Morning rain could affect Northern Ireland and Scotland but southern and eastern parts likely to remain dry

Temperatures could hit 27C on Saturday, as the UK's sunniest spring on record draws to a close. But more changeable weather is forecast next week.

Temperatures reached 25.7C at Heathrow on Friday - about 7C hotter than the average for the time of year - and the trend is due to continue into Saturday, with highs of 27C possible in some areas, the Met Office said.