5 h. ago Warm weather and Mother’s Day spending gives retailers March boost

Total UK retail sales were up 1.1% year on year in March, despite Easter’s later arrival this year, BRC-KPMG figures show.

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9 h. ago London weather: Easter weekend washout warning as long dry spell nears an end

Prolonged hot spell could come to an end

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18 h. ago UK households warned not to dry clothes on washing lines this spring

Despite the warm weather, people are being discouraged from drying clothes and bedding outdoors

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20 h. ago Robins will 'flock to your garden' if you leave out just four foods

As the UK enjoys a long-awaited spell of warm spring weather, garden birds are flocking to bird feeders, bird tables and tree branches in ever increasing numbers

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34 h. ago Police warning to parents as 'several' children go missing on beaches

The warning comes as families flock to the coast to enjoy the warm weather, with a number of children reported missing on beaches.

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35 h. ago Warm UK weather to come to an end with hail, thunderstorms and heavy rain forecast

Britons soaked up the last of the sun over the weekend, with Saturday marking the hottest day of the year

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37 h. ago Police issue urgent warning to parents after 'several' children go missing on beach

Families have been flocking to the beach during the recent warm weather

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38 h. ago Met Office warns hail and thunder to hit UK in drastic weather change

Warm weather is expected to make way for downpours and cooler temperatures

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47 h. ago UK weather: New maps show heavy rain to bring abrupt end to warm spell TODAY

April has so far seen blue skies and balmy conditions with temperatures rising beyond 20C - but heavy rain caused by a low pressure system is set to move in today

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3 d. ago Spring sun helped grow 200 tonnes of strawberries in time for Easter — with more on the way for Wimbledon

The recent warm and sunny weather helped one grower produce 50 tonnes more than by the same time last year

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3 d. ago ‘Extreme’ wildfire warnings continue amid warm weather in UK with 24C temperatures expected

Firefighters said the risk of wildfires increases every day that passes without rainfall

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3 d. ago UK weather: Snow storm forecast as 'mini heatwave' to come to chilly end in Arctic blast

The UK could see temperatures rise up to 24C as we enjoy glorious sunshine but maps show for the start of next week there is a very different outlook with snow as the mercury plummets

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4 d. ago Scottish shopper footfall latest: Will an Easter rebound lift retailers’ spirits?

“If the warm weather can tempt shoppers back to the high street, then hopefully a little deferred spending might be unlocked” – Ewan MacDonald-Russell, SRC

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4 d. ago Met Office say temperatures will plunge eight degrees over 24 hours and these will be the coldest parts of Wales

As the Easter holidays approach, its recommended that you enjoy the warm weather while you can

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4 d. ago Exact date weather ‘turning more changeable’ with 'breezy, less warm' conditions according to Met Office

The consistent blue skies are unfortunately coming to an end soon

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5 d. ago Met Office warns UK weather 'change is on the way' after week of sunshine

It comes after more than a week of glorious sunshine across much of the UK

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5 d. ago NHS issues warning to Brits about the risks of wearing last year's suncream in the sunny weather

With the sun shining and the warm weather here to stay, families and groups of friends are flocking to the beach this Easter break. And while wearing sunscreen is hugely important, the NHS warns of other lesser-known risks

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5 d. ago 'Very comfy' £400 egg chair with 'really clever' feature reduced to £120 in 70% off sale

Shoppers are upgrading their garden for the warm weather, saving a massive £280 on a luxury hanging cocoon egg chair

Economics

6 d. ago When will Scotland's heatwave end as a wet weekend approaches

While many Scots have been soaking up the sunshine this past week, this beautiful weather is sadly not set to last.

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6 d. ago Lanarkshire hay fever sufferers can expect high pollen counts over next five days

The warm weather predicted to continue this week is set to trigger a huge pollen explosion across the Glasgow and Strathclyde region – not good news for the average hay fever sufferer.

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