3 h. ago Mapped: What areas of the UK will hit 20C on hottest day of the year so far

Met Office says temperatures expected to rise for spring equinox on Thursday

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4 h. ago Red Nose Day 2025: where to buy Comic Relief merchandise for 40th anniversary

It's Red Nose Day on Friday 19 March, and fans can support the Comic Relief charity that raises money for good causes in the UK and abroad by buying official merchandise including the iconic red noses

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7 h. ago Spring equinox could be hottest day of 2025 so far and ‘well above average’

Forecasters have said that Thursday could hit 20C in south-eastern parts of the UK.

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11 h. ago The Spring Equinox will affect EVERY star sign but one will feel it the most

The Spring Equinox is almost upon us and it means some big changes for all signs of the zodiac - not just the weather! But one watery sign will feel the full impact on March 20.

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12 h. ago The joys of spring! Britain to bask in 21C hottest day of the year as season finally changes

Tomorrow is the spring equinox - the first day of astronomical spring, following the start of meteorological spring on March 1 - and temperatures will hit 21C (70F).

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12 h. ago Israel launches Gaza airstrikes on second day of resumed offensive

Gaza health officials say five killed in two strikes as Israeli evacuation order may suggest plans for ground operationsIsrael has launched a new wave of airstrikes in Gaza on the second day of its resumed offensive in the devastated Palestinian territory.The attacks were far less intensive than the massive strikes early on Tuesday morning, which killed more than 400 and shattered the relative calm since a 19 January ceasefire paused the 18-month war. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Britain forecast sweltering 21C high tomorrow as weather maps FINALLY turn orange in spring blast

The Met Office said temperatures could soar across the UK today and tomorrow with some regions seeing 20C or more on the spring equinox - meaning Brits could enjoy a burst of sunshine

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14 h. ago Blair Castle's Atholl Highlanders to take part in New York Tartan Day Parade 2025

About to embark on an eleven day tour of the United States, Britain's only private Regiment, The Atholl Highlanders, raised and commanded by the Dukes of Atholl, and based at their ancestral home of Blair Castle in Highland Perthshire, have announced that they are honoured to be taking part in New York’s Tartan Day Parade on April 5.

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14 h. ago Astrologer reveals what Spring Equinox will mean for every single star sign

Spring Equinox is nearly here and that means change for all 12 star signs at the start of the new astrological season. However, two star signs will be getting rumbled the most out of the horoscope

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15 h. ago Britain to bask in glorious sunshine ahead of warmest day of the year so far as spring finally arrives

Tomorrow is the spring equinox - the first day of astronomical spring, following the start of meteorological spring on March 1 - and temperatures will hit 21C (70F).

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23 h. ago First day of spring may be hottest of year so far, Met Office says

Thursday may see a temperature high of 21C for the spring equinox – higher than Barcelona in Spain or Athens in Greece.

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32 h. ago Spring equinox 2025: when is the first day of spring and what does it mean?

Spring has (almost) officially sprung — and the Met Office says ‘nice warm weather’ is on the way

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36 h. ago Amazon Spring Deal Days sale 2025 deals: Key dates and top discounts revealed

It’s official: Amazon's Spring Sale will run from March 25 - 31

Economics

37 h. ago UK weather: Temperatures to soar to 20C on first official day of spring this week

Britons to enjoy temperatures hotter than Ibiza and Corfu on Thursday

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37 h. ago A day in the life of an asylum hotel: inside the UK’s most controversial accommodation

The media often stigmatises asylum hotels – and they are sometimes physically attacked too. But behind closed doors are people who dream of work, wheels, security and the simple freedom to choose what they eatMuhammad is from Afghanistan and has a lot to think about today. He has good news – he’s received his asylum decision and he can stay in the UK. But that has brought up a new problem: he will have to leave the budget hotel in Yorkshire where he has been living for months – and he has nowhere else to live.Still, Muhammad has offered to introduce me to some of the other people who live here. I work part-time for the Refugee Council, which means I sometimes visit asylum hotels. They are strange, sad places that are misunderstood, targeted by protesters and even – for instance, last summer – physically attacked. This one is next to an overgrown riverbank. Many of the guests here are from war zones – you might recognise the names of their home towns from maps on the news. In most ca...

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50 h. ago New London becomes New Dublin for 2025 St. Patrick’s Day celebration

New London becomes New Dublin for 2025 St. Patrick’s Day celebration  WBAY

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55 h. ago Red Nose Day 2025 merchandise: Where to buy Comic Relief red noses and T

A favourite red nose from each decade has been brought back for the 40th anniversary

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55 h. ago Lido Festival 2025: more acts join Charli XCX’s headliner day as Victoria Park becomes ‘Party Girl Festival’

No need to ‘Guess’ who is set to open for Charli XCX as Party Girl Festival reveals it’s line-up 🎶🎤🎪

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57 h. ago Rory McIlroy wins 2025 Players Championship after beating J. J. Spaun on St Patrick's Day

Rory McIlroy claims the richest prize in golf on St Patrick's Day and builds momentum for the Masters

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58 h. ago PHOTO COLLECTION: AP top photos of the day, Monday, March 17, 2025

This is a photo collection curated by AP photo editors.

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