Heatwave forecast in the UK with temperatures in Manchester to soar to 26C

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Summer may be over, but don't put the suncream away just yet - as temperatures could be about to soar, forecasters say. Parts of the UK could see thermometers climbing to 29C, according to the Met Office, with Greater Manchester looking at highs of around 26C.

Sunny days and warm temperatures look set to dominate the region's weather next week, giving us a second chance at some summer sun. Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features The summery conditions can be tracked to a jet stream, which has been delivering largely unsettled spells of weather to the UK.

It comes after a largely mild summer, which saw one of the rainiest July's on record. The Met Office said that as high pressure becomes established from this weekend, fine and settled conditions will develop and along with this there will be a rise in temperature across most parts of the UK next week.

Met Office deputy chief meteorologist Chris Bulmer previously said: “Many places can expect to see maximum temperatures rise to 25C or above for several days, which would bring some locations into the realm of heatwave conditions. “Although the highest temperatures are likely to be in the south and east of England, these areas also have higher temperature thresholds for heatwave conditions to be declared. “So, while some areas may just miss out on the actual definition, regardless of thresholds, many areas will enjoy a fine period of weather with plenty of sunshine and temperatures are likely to be the highest for many since June or early July.”