UK weather: Exact date cold snap is set to end with highs of 20C & glorious sunshine after weekend washout

HIGHS of 20C are expected this week following a washout weekend of cancelled cricket matches and flooding, the Met Office said.

Forecasters expect warmer weather to return mid-week, with south-east England set to enjoy the highest temperatures.

ReutersPedestrians carrying umbrellas cross Westminster Bridge, in London, at the weekend[/caption] Stephen Huntley/HVCRoads in Essex flooded on Sunday as heavy rain overnight[/caption]

Areas north of Newcastle, particularly the east coast of Scotland...