We’ll be bringing you all of the latest updates on disruption caused by rising temperatures in South Yorkshire

South Yorkshire is win the midst of a heatwave which has left residents hot and bothered for nearly a week.

Wednesday (June 24) saw the record for the hottest day in June broken, reaching 36.1C in Gosport, Hampshire, beating the previous high of 35.6C recorded in 1976.

The mercury in the thermometer is set to hit 31°C in Sheffield on June 25 and spiking to 34C on Friday. | 3rd party

placeholder image — The mercury in the thermometer is set to hit 31°C in Sheffield on June 25 and spiking to 34C on Friday. | 3rd party

Other parts of Britain including much of southern England, the midlands, and Wales have been issued with a rare red heat warning, with record temperatures expected in many areas.

And now, East Midlands Railway (EMR) is urging passengers to make emergency journeys only, and for such journeys to be made before midday, in a bid to avoid the highest temperatures.

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