41 best pictures as families flocked to Portsmouth beaches on hottest day of year

IT was the hottest July day on record in the UK yesterday and Portsmouth residents certainly made the most of the good weather.

People of all ages flocked to the beach to enjoy the warm temperatures while they lasted. The News sent our photographers out and about across the area and here are the best pictures they took.

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Great fun for Edward Atwill (4) from Old Portsmouth, sea water and a few pots..... he needs no more ! | JPIMedia Resell Photo: MRW

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Laura Atwill from Old Portsmouth with her son Edward Atwill (4) - (190725-5008) | JPIMedia Resell Photo: MRW

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A sunny day out for this Gosport family who were catching far too much sun ! - (left to right) Liam Saunders (33) with baby Roxie Saunders (10 months), Isobel Price and Kelly Saunders (37) - (190725-5078) | JPIMedia Resell Photo: MRW