5 h. ago Spring in the UK has been so dry and warm. Will the good weather return?

An area of high pressure known as a ‘blocking’ weather system is the culprit

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22 h. ago ‘Welcome rain’ forecast on Bank Holiday weekend after 30 dry days in parts of UK

Spring has so far been sunny and dry with above average sunshine and temperatures reaching the mid to high 20Cs.

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3 d. ago BBC Morning Live viewers rush to get Helen Skelton's 'Chelsea Flower Show' River Island trousers

As the Chelsea Flower Show kicks into gear this week, BBC Morning Live viewers are obsessed with Helen Skelton's recent outfit as its perfect for the floral theme - and they're still in stock

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3 d. ago UK suspends trade talks with Israel and attacks ‘repellent’ extremism

Foreign secretary, David Lammy, condemns blocking of aid trucks and calls by Israeli ministers to ‘purify Gaza’Middle East crisis – live updatesUK-Israeli relations have plunged to their worst state for decades after the British foreign secretary, David Lammy, suspended negotiations over a new free trade deal, saying Israel’s cabinet ministers’ calls to “purify Gaza” by expelling Palestinians were repellent, monstrous and extremist.He also said wider talks about a future bilateral strategic roadmap with Israel were being reviewed. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago UK suspends trade talks with Israel and attacks ‘repellant’ extremism

Foreign secretary, David Lammy, condemns blocking of aid trucks and calls by Israeli ministers to ‘purify Gaza’Middle East crisis – live updatesUK-Israeli relations have plunged to their worst state for decades after the British foreign secretary, David Lammy, suspended negotiations over a new free trade deal, saying Israel’s cabinet ministers’ calls to “purify Gaza” by expelling Palestinians were repellant, monstrous and extremist.He also said wider talks about a future bilateral strategic roadmap with Israel were also being reviewed. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago 'Lunar landscape' sees reservoirs dry up as UK experiences driest spring in a century

Farmers are desperate for rain to keep their animals and crops alive as reservoirs dry up in scorching temperatures with people urged to go easy on their water supply

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5 d. ago Giant strawberries 'you cannot fit in your mouth' are coming to UK supermarkets following an unusually warm and dry British spring

Giant strawberries that 'you cannot fit in your mouth' are coming to UK supermarkets this summer, experts reveal.

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5 d. ago Rain forecast to follow ‘remarkably dry start to spring’, says Met Office

The Environment Agency has warned of the risk of drought this summer without sustained rainfall.

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6 d. ago Chelsea gears up for future of extremes as dry spring affects show preparations

The Royal Horticultural Society’s world famous flower show features gardens that look to a drier future in the face of climate change.

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9 d. ago Club golfers urged to support greenkeepers facing 'big challenges' in dry spring

BIGGA issues call in bid to create unity during tough time for greenkeepers in UK

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1 week ago Met Office verdict on when it will rain next after 'unusually dry' spring in UK

England faces a 'medium' risk of drought this summer without sustained rainfall – so when will it next rain?

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1 week ago Thames Water boss issues stark warning on restrictions after dry spring

Thames Water has upped its drought level plans given the driest spring for decades. Chris Weston - amid defending his £195,000 bonus - has raised the spectre of supply issues

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1 week ago Here’s why the UK spring has been so dry and warm, and whether it’ll continue

An area of high pressure known as a ‘blocking’ weather system is the culprit

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2 w. ago UK hosepipe ban fears as dry start to spring raises risk of summer drought

England could face a drought this summer after its driest start to spring for 69 years

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2 w. ago 'Unusual' reason Scotland has been basking in high temps explained by Met Office

Scots may be wondering why spring has been so warm and dry so far this year, and they're not alone

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2 w. ago Chelsea clicking back into gear at perfect time as Cole Palmer factor raises Champions League hopes

Nicolas Jackson goals and Romeo Lavia return a positive but it is Palmer’s form that gives Chelsea best chance of securing top-five finish

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3 w. ago Glut of early fruit and veg hits UK as climate change closes ‘hungry gap’

Warm weather means strawberries, aubergines and tomatoes have come weeks earlier than expectedA glut of early strawberries, aubergines and tomatoes has hit Britain as the dry, warm weather has eliminated the traditional “hungry gap”, growers have said.It has been a very dry and sunny spring, with one of the warmest starts to May on record expected. Temperatures could reach 30C at the earliest point on record later this week, forecasters have said. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Chelsea leading Premier League rivals in transfer race for 'next Yaya Toure'

Chelsea are gearing up for another busy summer transfer window as they bid to strengthen Enzo Maresca's squad, with their focus turning to one of Europe's top young talents

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3 w. ago Jurgen Klopp ‘extremely positive’ about Liverpool’s future after title win

The squad which won a record-equalling 20th league title in Arne Slot’s first season was assembled by the German before he left last summer.

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