London heatwave set to hit 29C temperatures this weekend as UK turns warmer than Athens and Ibiza

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London and southern England are set for a significant heatwave this Bank Holiday weekend. Temperatures are forecast to reach 29C, potentially exceeding popular Mediterranean destinations. This warm spell follows a period of cold and wet weather. Health officials have issued alerts advising caution for vulnerable groups. This could be one of the warmest May Bank Holiday weekends in years.