Sun worshippers returned to beaches across Northern Ireland on Sunday as high temperatures continued. The region saw a new record high temperature on Saturday, according to the Met Office. Police described traffic congestion in the popular coastal towns of Helen’s Bay and Crawfordsburn in Co Down. The road into Helen’s Bay was closed to all but residents on Sunday afternoon as crowds flocked to the beach. Motorists are urged to avoid the Helen’s Bay and Crawfordsburn areas due to heavy traffic in the area.

Source: The Herald July 18, 2021 14:15 UTC