7 h. ago UK weather maps show huge rainstorm sweeping country as spring sunshine ends

The UK has been basking in the warmest start to May on record, but weather maps show a band of rain is set to sweep across the country before temperatures cool from the unseasonable highs

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48 h. ago Scotland in the Sun: Here are 25 amazing pictures of Scotland basking in the spring sunshine

It feels like summer has come early.

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4 d. ago Cocaine, corruption and bribes: the German port under siege by Europe’s criminal drug gangs

After seizure in Hamburg of 16 tonnes of high-purity powder, state attorney is accused of being on payroll of gang he was supposed to be prosecutingIn Hamburg’s spring sunshine, 200,000-tonne cargo ships almost half a mile long, piled high with the same weight in shipping containers, are docked quayside along the Elbe River. Cranes slowly offload the metal boxes packed with everything from raw materials to food and electronics, and, in some, cocaine.Between 2018 and 2023 cocaine seizures rose by 750%, marking out Germany as another major European hub in the ever-expanding global trade. But the influx is not just ramping up addiction, it is also fuelling corruption in a country perceived as being one of the least corrupt in the world. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Rachel Riley rocks a colourful knit cardigan and distressed jeans as she steps out in the Manchester sunshine

Rachel Riley's colourful dressing matched the spring sunshine as she stepped out in Manchester at Media City on Tuesday afternoon.

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4 d. ago Steps to take if you see a dog in a hot car as temperatures to soar in Scotland

The RSPCA have issued a warning to people thinking of leaving their dogs in the car during this spring sunshine

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7 d. ago Six best butter yellow style buys from £16 to inject some sunshine into your spring wardrobe

Butter yellow is one of the biggest spring/summer trends on the high street right now, and we've rounded up the best sunshine shade buys to shop from £16

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7 d. ago UK weather today: Sunday scorcher forecast as Britain will be hotter than sunny Crete

New weather maps from Ventusky show huge swathes of the UK basking in temperatures reaching the high teens today ahead of a mini-heatwave next week, which could see the mercury hit 27C

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9 d. ago UK to be hit by 'Beast from Europe' storm that could ruin May heatwave

Brits hoping to get out and about to enjoy the May sunshine in late Spring could be set for a rude awakening - some forecasters think a nasty downpour is on the way

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1 week ago Scotland weather: Edinburgh to be hotter than Istanbul next week as spring sunshine returns

Temperatures are set to soar again across Scotland at the start of next week

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2 w. ago Lanarkshire travel agent shares list of destinations that have topped must

Barrhead Travel has revealed sunshine is top of the priority list this spring for British holidaymakers, with Tenerife, Mallorca and Turkey emerging amongst the most popular destinations this Easter.

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3 w. ago Scotland's 'sunshine island' with perfect beaches known as 'Hawaii of the North'

The isle sees more hours of sunshine during spring and summer than the rest of the country.

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3 w. ago Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan step out in the Spring sunshine as they enjoy a pub lunch together in north London

The beloved couple, who have been married since 1986, became household names as co-hosts of their iconic show Richard and Judy.

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3 w. ago Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan step out in the Spring sunshine as they enjoy a pub lunch together in north

Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan step out in the Spring sunshine as they enjoy a pub lunch together in north  Daily Mail

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3 w. ago Enjoy the sunshine this spring with 'easy to carry around' sun lounger for 24% less

The SONGMICS Sun Lounger boasts 4.5 stars from 398 reviews on Amazon

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3 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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4 w. ago The huge beach 90 minutes from Greater Manchester that’s ideal for a sunny day out

Make the most of the spring sunshine and the Easter holidays with a trip to the beach

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4 w. ago Lancashire overcome absence of James Anderson as County Championship begins in spring sunshine

The veteran seamer had been set to make his county comeback at the ground where he concluded his Test career before suffering a calf injury

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