ICE cream lovers gobbled up more than 500 scoops of the treat at a parlour as Worcestershire was named hottest place in the UK at one point during Tuesday's heatwave.

Churchfields Cafe, in Salwarpe, near Droitwich, said they sold "well over " 500 scoops and were preparing for another busy one as temperatures continued to climb today (Wednesday).

Despite the blue skies and sunshine, a severe weather warning for rain was placed on Worcestershire by The Met Office.

It warned that thunderstorms could affect parts of the county - causing flash flooding and disruption to power.

Scotland and northern England are due to bear the brunt of the heavy thunderstorms - but Worcester may not escape isolated thunderstorms them this afternoon and evening.

The Met Office warned: "Whilst most places will miss the worst, please be aware of the risk of localised flash flooding.

"Frequent lightning, large hail and strong winds could be additional hazards.

"All of this could lead to some flooding of homes, businesses and transport networks. Disruption to power is also possible.

The chief forecaster said: "Hot, moist air spreading north and northeast across the UK today will produce thunderstorms, initially organised within large areas of rain before becoming more isolated this afternoon.

"Rainfall will be very variable, but some places could see around 30 mm in an hour and more than 50 mm in a few hours.

"The thunderstorms later this afternoon are likely to be most widespread across northern England and Scotland, and it is here that there is the greatest risk of disruption.

"Further south, they will be much more isolated, with disruption less likely, across the rest of England."

Tomorrow (Thursday) will be dry and cloudy throughout the day with rain expected in the evening and temperatures of around 23C.

It will be similar throughout the day on Friday, with temperatures reaching 24C, while the weekend is also sticking to the low-20Cs with sporadic showers on Sunday.