Heatwave to return as UK faces North-South weather divide

The thundery rain sweeping across the country has been a welcome relief for many - but do not put your sunscreen and shorts away just yet, for another heatwave is on the way.Forecasters say the UK is facing a North-South split, with temperatures set to hit 30C (86F) across the south of England by Friday.Northern areas, Scotland and Northern Ireland will see more showery outbreaks amid the sunshine, with temperatures sitting in the mid-20s.