Warmest spring on record declared for England and Wales

England and Wales have experienced their warmest spring on record, according to the Met Office. March, April and May - the three months which make up meteorological spring - also ranked within the UK's top 10 warmest since records began in 1884. It comes after a spell of early and unusual heat in late May, which shattered temperature records around the UK. Some areas recorded six consecutive days above 30C. The three warmest springs on record now stand as 2026, 2025 and 2024. …