BRADFORD is set to be hotter than Singapore later this week, as the sun finally returns.

The last few days have felt more like autumn in Bradford, with cold and wet conditions.

But all that is set to change. 

The mercury is set to hit 30C on Friday, as a mini heatwave reaches us, just beating Singapore on the same day which reaches a high of 29C, according to the Met Office.

This is part of a wave of hot weather across Europe on Friday, with scorching temperatures expected including 39C in Paris.

Today will see a mixture of sunshine and cloudy conditions in Bradford, as temperatures reach a maximum of 18c.

After a wet morning, tomorrow will follow a similar picture to today with temperatures improving up to 22C.

But Bradford will bask in the heat on Friday, with dry, bright conditions all day.

The weekend is expected to be dry and sunny, but a little cooler.