At least three people have died in water incidents on England's hottest day of year A busy day for emergency services saw them responding to numerous incidents across the country where people got into trouble in water. Updated Sunbathers make the most of the mini heatwave in New Brighton, Wirral, on what could be the hottest day of the year. Picture date: Saturday July 17, 2021. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Peter Byrne/PA Wire (Image: Peter Byrne/PA Wire) Latest news email updates straight to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time.More info