By the end of this week temperatures will rise to well above the June average, forecast to hit 28C in nearby Pilton, Somerset. It will feel warm at night too with temperatures not dropping below the mid-teens. However, by the middle of next week – just in time for the start of the festival –...
Alex Pope BBC News, Norfolk Malcolm Weale The Gawdy ring, which is in a very good condition, includes a depiction of a tiny skull – believed to be a reminder of mortality A metal detectorist has discovered a gold mourning ring dating from the 18th Century “gleaming in the sunshine”. Malcom Weale, 53, unearthed the...
Zhara Simpson BBC News, South West BBC Sarah McKeich said it had been a busy week with the sunshine People have flocked to Plymouth Hoe to enjoy the sunshine this week, giving a boost to ice-cream sellers. At Mrs Whippy, an ice cream van along the front, the owner Sara McKeich said it has been...
Over the weekend, high pressure will pull away towards the east. This will allow weather fronts to approach from the west. By Saturday morning, there will be cloud and outbreaks of rain across the far south-west of England. This rain will then move north-eastwards across Wales, Northern Ireland and into north-west England through the afternoon....
André Rhoden-Paul BBC News Shireen Jordan BBC Weather presenter BBC Weather Watchers/Frank McC Blue sky and a field of yellow in Wilton, Somerset The UK could see its hottest day of the year so far on Friday, with temperatures of 24C forecast in parts of the country. South and south-eastern England are expected to see...
High pressure brings warm sunshine to Devon. But for how long? David Braine has more. Read full article at source...
A shift in the centre of the high pressure southwards this week will mean lighter winds, and with long sunny days expected too the air will gradually warm up again. By Tuesday, parts of north and west Scotland and west Northern Ireland could see temperatures creep above 20 Celsius (68F) once more. Later in the...