The UK enjoys the sun as temperatures rise - Britain is expected to enjoy warm and sunny weather with temperatures in the mid-20s this week. Take a look at how the nation is enjoying the heatwave.

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Beach weather - A man walks towards the Seven Sisters cliffs from Seaford Head.

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Summer walks - Clear skies over the South Downs National Park.

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Coastal idyll - The Coast Guard Cottages in Seaford Head.

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A spring stroll - A walk in the South Downs National Park.

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Nature - Cows graze on Seaford Head.

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Greenfinch - A greenfinch perches on a branch in Seaford Head, near Seven Sisters.

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White cliffs - Seven Sisters is made up of 280 hectares of chalk cliffs.

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Arcade - A group walk past an arcade on Eastbourne Pier.

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Cliff walks - The Sussex cliffs make a beautiful choice for a hike in spring.

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Green scenes - The country bursts into bloom in the warm weather.

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Eastbourne - A man sits by his fishing rod at Eastbourne Pier on May 15.

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Sunbathing - A couple takes advantage of the sun at Eastbourne.

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Protection - Patriotic hats on sale as the summer starts.

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View - A woman looks out to sea from Eastbourne Pier.

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Constitutional - A man walks the promenade in front of Eastbourne Pier.

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Lunch - People make the most of the good weather at picnic tables.

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A day in the sun - People of all ages enjoy the weather in Eastbourne.

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Royal - A woman carrying a Prince Harry and Meghan Markle commemorative bag, to mark the upcoming royal wedding, tries on a sun hat on Eastbourne Pier.

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Treat - A man carries ice creams as he makes his way to the beach with his family.

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Cooling off - Two dogs swim through the sea by Seven Sisters.

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