Shetland proves sunnier than the south coast

Shetland has enjoyed more sun than the south coast of England so far this summer, according to Met Office data.

The remote Scottish islands recorded 192.9 hours of sunshine in July, while Cornwall saw 153.5 hours. It is only the eighth time since records began in 1929 that this has occurred.

The figures show the UK as a whole saw 22 per cent more rain than average in July, and while all regions have had close to the average amount of sunshine, Scotland and Northern Ireland have enjoyed more than usual.

Temperatures over the month were described by the Met Office as being “generally unremarkable”.