Santon Downham

Why the Suffolk village of Santon Downham is often in the headlines for its warmer temperatures as the heatwave continues across the county.

It is also further inland than other parts of the county,” Mr Dury said. It is all about the soil type and the sandy soil heats up more quickly than other types of soil. The unassuming Suffolk village of Santon Downham is often in the headlines for its high temperatures and has prompted some online discussion about why the area is often warmer than elsewhere.