Hitchin is set for scorcher next week as the September sun turns the weather sweltering!

Temperatures are set to hit the late 20Cs early next week - far above the average for this time of year.

North herts can expect the mercury to hit around 26 degrees on Monday with Tuesday being hotter than Ibiza at around 28 centigrade.

The Met Office said that it will become increasingly warm or very warm on Sunday and Monday, with plenty of sunshine, with Tuesday even hotter.

Despite autumn looming into view, don't forget to apply sunscreen when out and about as the sun's rays can still be strong at this time of year.