These pictures show the busy seafront as temperatures soured to 24 degrees Celsius - the warmest day of the year so far.

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Worthing’s beach was the chosen destination for dozens of sun-seekers. Photo: Eddie Mitchell

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Worthing’s beach was the chosen destination for dozens of sun-seekers. Photo: Eddie Mitchell

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Worthing’s beach was the chosen destination for dozens of sun-seekers. Photo: Eddie Mitchell

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Worthing’s beach was the chosen destination for dozens of sun-seekers. Photo: Eddie Mitchell