Enjoying the sunny weather at Crow Nest Park in Dewsbury are, from the left, Ivy Durber, eight months, Roman Durber, seven, and mum Charlotte Durber. Photos by Jim FittonEnjoying the sunny weather at Crow Nest Park in Dewsbury are, from the left, Ivy Durber, eight months, Roman Durber, seven, and mum Charlotte Durber. Photos by Jim Fitton
Enjoying the sunny weather at Crow Nest Park in Dewsbury are, from the left, Ivy Durber, eight months, Roman Durber, seven, and mum Charlotte Durber. Photos by Jim Fitton

Fun in the sun: Families enjoy the warm weather in Dewsbury's Crow Nest Park

Families were out and about enjoying the warm weather over the weekend as the sun shone on the district.

Crow Nest Park in Dewsbury was a hive of activity, as people of all ages headed to the popular spot for a walk, to play games or just to sit back, relax and take in the surroundings.

A red extreme heat warning in now in place across large parts of England as the European heatwave reaches our shores.

Temperatures in North Kirklees are expected to reach as high as 35C today (Monday) and 40C tomorrow (Tuesday).

Health chiefs are urging people to take extra precautions and stay safe.