32 h. ago Rhubarb mistake to avoid or risk bad crop warns gardening expert

The recent spell of sunny weather has bathed Britain in glorious sunshine but you might have noticed some unexpected effects on your rhubarb plants, but they're easily fixed

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47 h. ago Brits set to sizzle next week with hottest day in April since Covid lockdown year

The nation can rejoice as swelteringly sunny weather is set to return next week with the highs of 24C forecast in London in what is being dubbed a 'mini-heatwave'

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9 d. ago Maundy Thursday 2025: What is the meaning of the Christian holy day?

Maundy Thursday marks the fifth day of Holy Week in the lead-up to Easter

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1 week ago Greater Manchester weather in full as sunny conditions set to make return

We can expect to see some sunshine over the bank holiday weekend

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1 week ago Met Office issues weather warning and dampens hopes of a sunny Easter weekend

Showers are expected across the north and south west of England and in Wales on Tuesday and Wednesday, with up to 75mm (3 inches) forecast for some areas.

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2 w. ago Mega storm to bring nine days of rain in just three hours to some parts of UK

The beautiful sunny skies and dry weather is all set to change this weekend.

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Flash sale has shoppers running to snap up 'very light to handle' hover lawn mower for under £50

As the sunny weather has us all excited for summer, now's the time to shop for a new 'very light' and easy-to-handle lawn mower to get your garden into shape without breaking the bank

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2 w. ago How much water should you drink a day? The exact amount you should drink as temperatures soar

Dehydration is a dangerous risk in sunny weather ⛱

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2 w. ago Iranian directors of My Favourite Cake given suspended jail sentences for ‘spreading lies’

Makers of the acclaimed film, whose gentle romance depicts its heroine without a headscarf, were accused of ‘disturbing public opinion’An Iranian court has handed two Iranian film directors suspended jail terms over a film that angered authorities in its home country but was acclaimed in Europe and the US, rights groups said on Thursday.Maryam Moghaddam and Behtash Sanaeeha were convicted earlier this week by a revolutionary court for their film My Favourite Cake, the Human Rights Activist News Agency (HRANA) and Dadban legal monitor said in separate statements. The film, which competed at the 2024 Berlin film festival and won prizes in Europe and the US, shows the romantic awakening of a woman in Tehran who notably appears without the headscarf that is obligatory for women in Iran. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago UK weather: Snow storm forecast as Brits face SIX DAYS of Arctic chaos

Advanced weather modelling maps have shown how the glorious sunny weather conditions currently across the UK could be replaced with potential snow and heavy rain next week

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2 w. ago BBC Breakfast fans say the same thing minutes in as Naga Munchetty returns after break

Naga Munchetty was back on the BBC Breakfast sofa on Thursday morning, following an unexplained absence last week

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Council shuts recycling centres to 'overwhelming demand in sunny weather'

Residents have voiced their anger after Lancashire County Council announced the temporary closure of three recycling centres following the 'high demand'.

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2 w. ago Met Office latest on when dry, sunny weather will end in Greater Manchester

It's been glorious for weeks - but a change is on the way

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2 w. ago One of UK's best beer garden views on river island that's perfect in sunny weather

The pub proves popular on sunny days thanks to its idyllic location

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2 w. ago UK weather: 'Mini heatwave' forecast maps show huge temperature spikes this week

The UK is set for a 'mini heatwave' as glorious dry and sunny weather continues this week - forecast maps show temperatures could be rising above 20C again very soon

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2 w. ago Weather maps reveal bright and warm start to Easter holidays as temperature hits 21C

Met Office weather maps show it has been a warm and sunny start to the Easter holidays with temperatures hitting 21C.

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2 w. ago People urged to stay away as moorland fire rages above Dovestone Reservoir

It's the latest in a series of moorland fire following a period of dry and sunny weather

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2 w. ago Nigel Slater’s recipes for baked feta with blood oranges, and aubergine and haricot beans

Substantial dishes for when spring afternoons get colderIt has been a week of bright, sunny days that suddenly turn into chilly evenings. The sort of weather that can wreak havoc with dinner plans. Twice this week I have had to make last-minute changes when the temperature dropped.What started out as a light supper of stuffed aubergine ended up being rethought as a more substantial offering, the aubergines layered with haricot beans and chilli-spiked tomatoes under a thyme and breadcrumb crust. Continue reading...

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