As Britain's meteorological summer begins some parts of the country are colder than on Christmas day.

In the South East maximum temperatures reached a chilly 14C on Wednesday, compared to 15C on December 25 last year.

Temperatures in London, Oxford and Birmingham on Wednesday were one degree lower than on Christmas day.

According to the Met office the cold weather will linger a bit further but should improve at the weekend.

Meanwhile a flood alert has been issued for the North Sea Coast from Whitby to Filey. The area at risk includes Marine and Royal Albert Drive in Scarborough. Strong winds are expected to cause overtopping waves and spray on Thursday between 1am to 4am and 1pm to 4.30pm.