12 wonderful pictures of people and pets enjoying glorious heatwave in Portsmouth

Southsea seafront was packed with people having ice creams, lounging on the beach and splashing in the sea. Temperatures reached the high 20sC for much of the day.

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One of the most noticeable sites was Horatio the Hungarian Vizsla, a paddle boarding pooch who joined owner Jason West out in the sea.

Here are 12 pictures of people enjoying the summer sunshine today.

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