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Temperatures in Hampshire are set to meet official heatwave criteria for the first time this year, with forecasts predicting daily highs above 27°C through Thursday. The Met Office warns of prolonged exposure risks as Southampton edges closer to Athens and Barcelona in heat intensity.
The warning against swimming at Southend-on-Sea beaches lifted after two sewage spills in six days. Health officials confirm water quality meets safety standards. Beachgoers return but concerns linger over infrastructure.
Cornish beaches from Newquay to St Ives closed to water users after a 2.1-million-litre sewage spill overwhelmed treatment works. South West Water issued the advisory late Tuesday as engineers race to stem the flow and assess damage.