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Warmest spring on record declared for England and Wales
Spring 2026 was warm, dry and sunny for the UK with an early spell of heat in late May making the warmest for many.

UK heatwave ends as cooler conditions and rain forecast
Fresher Atlantic air has ended a week of record-breaking heat which saw the UK's hottest May day.
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- Posted1 day ago

Weather for the week ahead Video, 00:03:29
The start of meteorological summer has brought a U-turn in the weather, with expected rainfall on the horizon. Sarah Keith-Lucas has the details.
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- Posted10 hours ago

Night sky events to watch out for this summer. Video, 00:00:41
The Milky Way, the Summer triangle, eclipses and a meteor shower can all be seen over the next few months.
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- Posted15 hours ago

Are 'heat spikes' becoming more common?
The heatwave that has gripped much of England and Wales this week brought with it record May temperatures. But it has also been exceptional for how quickly it developed as Simon King explains.
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- Posted4 days ago

