WWW.BAYANA.BLOGSPOT.COM: Carnage of the heatwave: Brighton Beach littered with sleeping bodies and rubbish as Britain continues to bask in glorious sunshine

Dozens of people were seen sleeping on the pebbles after a day and night partying on the beach
Coastal resorts are expected to be packed again today as forecasters say temperatures will continue to soar
Heatwave will last until next weekend when many primary and secondary school will have broken up
Yesterday was hottest July day since 2006 but forecasters say Wednesday could be even warmer
Temperatures today expected to hit 30C and rest of the week expected to be in mid to high 20s

This weekend's soaring temperatures attracted hundreds of thousands of people to the coast to soak up the sun.

But today locals were left facing a giant clean-up after tourists and day-trippers left behind burned-out trolleys, rubbish and barbecues.

Brighton Beach was this morning littered with sleeping bodies, who had bedded down on the pebbles instead of going home for the night.

Clean-up: Rubbish was left strewn across the pebbled beach a day after tens of thousands of sun worshipers packed together to make the most of the hot weather

Comfortable? Three people are fast asleep on the beach with only a towel for bedding

Mess: Litter was strewn across the pebbled beach at about 7am today as people woke up after a nigh spent by the sea

Brighton Beach is expected to be full again today as the hot temperatures continue

The beach is expected to be packed once more today as temperatures again look set to reach 30C.

Blazing temperatures across the UK are set to linger into the start of the school summer break, weather experts have predicted.

Yesterday saw the hottest July day since 2006 as temperatures soared to 31.9C (89.4F) in Southampton.

The hot spell of weather will last into next weekend when many primary and secondary schools will have broken up for the six-week summer holiday.

Today temperatures will dip slightly but are still likely to top 30C (86F) in England and Wales, particularly in the south.

The rest of the week will see warm temperatures between the mid to high 20s, with the exception of Wednesday which is another contender for the hottest day of the year when temperatures could reach 32C (89.6F).

'Today is going to be another hot day, not quite as hot yesterday but a few places will see 30C,' said Gareth Harvey, forecaster for the MeteoGroup.

'There will be a bit of cloud across eastern areas and a few sharp showers in the south-east but it will still be very pleasant.

'It will be cooler in Northern Ireland and Scotland, where it only reached 24C (75.2F) yesterday.

'It's going to stay hot throughout the week, particularly Wednesday, and into next weekend.

'There's a small hint that things could begin change beyond that but we can't be sure yet.'

The Met Office has issued heatwave warnings for Yorkshire and the Humber, the East of England, Southeast England, London and parts of Southwest England.

Health authorities have also urged the public to take care in the potentially 'dangerous' heat.

Hundreds of thousands of people flocked to the coast to soak up the sun.

However, Brighton Beach was left strewn with rubbish this morning and many people had bedded down for the night on the famous pebbles.

Retailers and supermarket giants reported booming sales figures as the soaring temperatures saw shoppers spend thousands on the high street and in an online blitz on barbecues, food, sunscreen and garden furniture.

Asda said sales of barbecues rose 204 per cent in the last two weeks and sales of charcoal and fuel rose 176 per cent.

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The supermarket also said shoppers were keen to cool off with paddling pool sales up 446 per cent and sales of garden furniture blossoming 44 per cent as Britons dine al fresco.

The morning after: People appeared to have slept on Brighton Beach following a day basking in the sunshine yesterday

Dirty: Empty bottles, cups and pizza boxes were left stacked on deckchairs after tens of thousands of people packed the beach yesterday

Forecasters said Wednesday could be the hottest day of the year so far as temperatures continue to remain high

Fizz fun: Visitors to Buckingham Palace soak up the sun as they polish off a bottle of champagne

In bloom: Two woman chat among the famous flowers of Buckingham Palace gardens at the Coronation Festival

Protection: Brits happily swapped their umbrellas for parasols as they protected themselves from the sunshine at Buckingham Palace

Tea in the park: A group enjoy the warm weather at the Coronation Festival in the gardens of Buckingham Palace on Sunday

Burger sales were expected to rocket 300 per cent, with sales of ribs increasing by 200 per cent.

Last weekend alone Asda sold three million sausages and 1.4 million burgers, which when stacked on top of each other would cover the length of the London Marathon (26.3 miles).

Tesco predicted it would sell nine million sausages this weekend and sales of its summer fruits soared.

Online retailer Amazon said, compared with this time last year, sales increased by 816 per cent for paddling pools; 519 per cent for sprinklers and sprayers; 543 per cent for patio chairs and loungers and 145 per cent for sun skincare products.

David Jones, Waitrose supply chain director, said: 'When temperatures reach the "tipping point" of 28C (82.4F) we see customers switching from ice creams to ice lollies and from fizzy pop to mineral water-based drinks as rehydration becomes more important.

Taking a dip: Hundreds of swimmers race to the start the 1.4 mile pier-to-pier race on Bournemouth beach today

Race to the start: The group donned yellow caps and wetsuits as they splashed about before the race began

Summer holiday: Families packed the seven-mile sandy beach in Bournemouth as Britain continues to enjoy Mediterranean temperatures

'Many are virtually abandoning their stoves for the great outdoors - with barbies, salads and picnics foods on the menu.

'Ice lollies will be up around 110 per cent on last year and charcoal likely to be up by 300 per cent on last year.'

Superdrug said this week was its biggest so far this year for sun care sales.

The company's buying director Simon Comins said: 'While we may moan about the British weather as soon as the sun comes out we certainly embrace the arrival of some summer heat.

'Our sales prove that sun starved Brits were eager to get out into the sunshine.

'As the forecast continues to show sun and high temperatures our stores will be offering sun protection, and after-sun lotion, bronzers to tan up faces and bodies for those that have to work and can't spend the week in the sun, and plasters for those inevitable blisters from a summer shoe's first airing.'

Britain's bookmakers fear their liabilities on the mercury hitting the 100F mark (37.7C) could soon reach £1million, as punters continue to place their bets.

Emergency services warned against swimming in open waters and quarries after three people died in the West Midlands in the last week.

Hot work: The young men dive into the water of a jetty. Temperatures will near 30C today and Wednesday could be the hottest day of the year, forecasters predict

Sun seekers: Families arrive early at the beach at Aberystwyth to stake the best place before the lunchtimes crowds arrive

Cooling off: A group of boys dive into the sea at Aberystwyth on the Cardigan Bay coast as forecasters predict the heatwave will continue into next week

Sunbathing: A kayaker relaxes in the sunshine on a flat calm sea as the warm weather continues after yesterday became the hottest day since 2006

John Woodhall, a water rescue specialist with West Midlands Ambulance Service, said: 'How many more people need to die before someone takes notice of our warnings of the dangers of swimming in open waters?

'Quarries are not like swimming pools. The water is much colder. You go from 28C outside to 10C (50F) in the water. You can get muscle cramps and stitches.

'The bottom is uneven, there are no depth markings. Even strong swimmers can slip underwater and you may not make it back up again.'

Commander George Marshall, of Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, also issued a warning.

He said: 'Please think twice about going into open water and if you must take a dip please do it in the safety of a public swimming pool where there are lifeguards on duty.'

Superintendent Ivan Powell of West Mercia Police echoed the message, saying: 'Particularly in view of the current hot spell we would urge people not to go into rivers, lakes, ponds and canals to try to cool off.

'People need to recognise the risks associated with water and act responsibly.'

Veteran meteorologist Michael Fish, who famously reassured television viewers there was no hurricane on the way just hours before 1987's Great Storm, has predicted rain for St Swithin's Day tomorrow.

Legend has it that if it rains on the day, it will rain for 40 days and 40 nights.

Britain's most famous forecaster made the prediction for Virgin Trains which will be giving umbrellas away to commuters in London and Glasgow tomorrow.