UK weather: Exact date sunny spell & highs of 31C will come crashing to an end – as mercury to plunge as low as 5C

THE Met Office has revealed the exact date the current sunny spell is due to end as the mercury comes crashing down from a high of 31C.

St James’ Park in central London was the hottest place in the UK yesterday as the temperature hit 31.9C.

GettyFistral Beach near Newquay in Cornwall was packed out on Saturday[/caption] Met OfficeEastern and south eastern parts will remain hot today[/caption] Met OfficeIt’s all change on Sunday though as the mercury takes a dive[/caption]...