Some schools in Lancashire are closed today as the heatwave continues to impact services across the UK.
Children from Luke & St Philip's Primary School in Blackburn can be picked up from 1.15pm today (June 26).
Fulwood and Cadley Primary School is shut today, following a closure on Thursday, as the heatwave continues to affect parts of Lancashire.
Witton Park Academy in Blackburn, which closed on Thursday afternoon, has since reopened.
Temperatures in East Lancashire are expected to reach 33C, although forecasters predict a slight dip heading into the weekend.
The extreme heat is placing additional pressure on emergency services, with a notable rise in life-threatening calls.
Rare red warnings remain in place on Friday after Thursday provisionally became the UK’s hottest June day on record.
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A temperature of 36.7C was recorded in Merryfield, Somerset.
Today, temperatures could reach 36C in London, 35C in Manchester, and up to 26C in both Belfast and Cardiff.
Is your child's school closed today? Email: sarah.mcgee@newsquest.co.uk
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