Today sees the return of a major event in the town's calendar.

Party in the Park returns to Lodmoor Country Park today (5) from 12pm until 7pm and it's going to be hot, hot, hot.

The free event is organised and supports community radio station AIR 107.2 and has been hailed as the 'best free day out in Weymouth'.

This year there are lots of new stalls – including food outlets –and a newly-designated family area, where all the attending charity organisations will be running activities.

Among the performers on the stage will be: 

* Bullitt
* Stereoironics
* Permanent Vacation
* Xander & The Keys at Party in the Park
* Speedway Snails
* Under The Carousel
* The Mad Hatters
* Chris Bonney
* Frazer Mitchell Music
* Simon F
* Sister Fitness UK

Visitors are encouraged to buy a £1 wrist bands as they go in. Only people wearing one will be able to get a prize during the Big Giveaway which will be held at 3.40pm.

The weather is expected to be sunny, with a few clouds, with temperatures reaching up to 26 degrees - so don't forget your suncream.

To keep up to date with information, search Party In The Park 2018 on Facebook.