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Iceland volcano: Thousands of new earthquakes are recorded as experts reveals likely site of eruption and evacuated locals fear they will never be allowed to return

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A volcanic eruption in Iceland in 2010 sparked the worst air travel disruption since the Second World War. Chaos descended within the European travel industry when an unfortunate series of phenomenons combined from a number of relatively small volcanic events at Eyjafjallajokull, on the south side of the island. Seismic activity had started at the end … Read more

The heatwave really is over! Frost bites Britain after temperatures plunged overnight as low as -3C (compared to 18C in the same place and at the same time on Saturday night)

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Parts of Britain experienced their coldest night in five months today as temperatures plunged to -3.2C (26.2F) just over 48 hours after the week-long heatwave ended. The mercury fell below freezing at Kinbrace in Sutherland at 5am and Balmoral in Aberdeenshire at 3am, while Shap in Cumbria dropped to 0.4C (32.7F) at 4am. Today marked … Read more

Sunseekers race to the beach to enjoy last blast of summer: Tourist spots are rammed with cars as people flock to the seaside to bask in 27C heat before Bank Holiday rain..so where will get the best of this week’s sun?

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Sunseekers race to the beach to enjoy last blast of summer: Tourist spots are rammed with cars as people flock to the seaside to bask in 27C heat before Bank Holiday rain..so where will get the best of this week’s sun? Highs of 27C (81F) expected in southern England today, tomorrow and Thursday Outlook for … Read more

Families pack out beaches as Britain enjoys highs of 27C after weeks of non-existent summer – with more balmy conditions on the way

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Families have packed out Britain’s beaches as the country basked in joyous rays of 27C sun after weeks of non-existent summer. In Portsmouth, many clambered onto the sands to make the most of the balmy temperatures – which could last until next week according to the Met Office.  In the agency’s latest forecast, experts say … Read more

England, Wales and Northern Ireland enjoy hottest day of the year

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Brits bathed in the sunshine today as temperatures soared above 20C across the UK. It was the hottest day of the year for England, Wales and Northern Ireland this Saturday, just days ahead of King Charles’ Coronation. Earlier today, the Met Office tweeted that temperatures reached 20.2C in Worcestershire while County Tyrone and Powys enjoyed 20C … Read more

England is set to enjoy its hottest day of the year with temperatures 21C over Bank Holiday weekend 

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Brits bathed in the sunshine today as temperatures soared above 20C across the UK. It was the hottest day of the year for England, Wales and Northern Ireland this Saturday, just days ahead of King Charles’ Coronation. Earlier today, the Met Office tweeted that temperatures reached 20.2C in Worcestershire while County Tyrone and Powys enjoyed 20C … Read more

Brits set for temperatures hotter than IBIZA this weekend with highs of 77F as dry weather continues

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The Met Office confirmed today that a widespread heatwave is ‘likely’ in England from this Sunday – amid expectations that temperatures will hit at least 29C (84F) in the South East every day for at least a week. Forecasters said the heat would continue to build later this week with 25C (77F) today and tomorrow, … Read more

Exotic bird normally found in Mediterranean could to start breeding in UK as climate warms

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Thrill for wildlife watchers as exotic bird normally found in Mediterranean could to start breeding in UK as climate warms The UK’s warming climate means a Mediterranean bird may start breeding here The glossy ibis, often found in Spain, is expected to make ‘wildlife history’ Mild winter weather means a large number of the birds … Read more

Forecasters warn temperatures in Britain will plummet close to zero from next week

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Britain is to be battered by rain and snow from next week while temperatures could plummet to 0C this weekend, the Met Office has warned. Despite March 1 marking the start of the meteorological spring, bookies predict it could be the coldest third month of the year in UK history.  Although next week will initially … Read more