Cut through the noise by getting the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox People have been making the most of the heatwave in Greater Manchester.
The Met Office has confirmed that today (Saturday) was the hottest day of the year, with temperatures reaching 28°C in some parts of the region.
Sun-lovers flocked to parks and outdoor spaces to catch as many rays as possible. Read more:The killer drivers who have left families devastated after fatal crashes on our roads Piccadilly Gardens was packed all day, with plenty of adults and kids cooling off in the fountains.
Elsewhere in Manchester city centre, outdoor seating areas in the Northern Quarter were heaving with people catching up over a refreshing beverage while sunbathers
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