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Experts warning over potentially ‘harmful’ froth on garden plants

The UK could experience the hottest day of the year on Sunday as summer gets underway

Met Office forecast hottest day of the year with 26°C temperatures

Classic Margarita

Summer cocktails to enjoy in the sun and how to make them

Love Island villa

Love Island chaos as severe weather warning issued for Mallorca

5 rules drivers could break this summer and be handed a £5000 fine

The UK has had the hottest day of the year so far in Porthmadog in north Wales. (Getty Images)

Hottest day of the year so far as 24.8C recorded in UK

A favourite phrase for Scotland's summers, if you're lucky enough to have a sunny day then it's "taps aff" (or tops/ t-shirts off) so you can enjoy the Vitamin D in full.

Top 37 Scottish words for Scotland's weather starting with "taps aff"

The Met Office has made it’s prediction on how long the warm weather will last

Met Office predict how long UK will enjoy warm weather

What are funnel clouds? Rare weather phenomenon explained

Brits are being offered easy-to-follow tips on how to cope with the boiling summer temperatures without spending a fortune.

UK heatwave: 9 money-saving hacks to keep cool this summer

High temperatures to end the month days after ‘heatwave’

Lewis Capaldi is set to headline the BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend.

Everything you need to know about BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend Dundee

Japanese Knotweed. (Pic credit: Andrew Smith)

Invasive plants in the UK and how to manage them

The Met Office has issued the latest weather forecasts for the week ahead. (Photo by Steve Taylor/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

UK temperatures set to spike this week - Met Office

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Greg Rutherford postpones wedding after losing a loved one

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Greg Rutherford postpones wedding

Good Friday: 7am to 10pmSaturday: 7am to 10pmEaster Sunday: CLOSEDEaster Monday: 7am to 8pm

Morrisons brings back popular meat deal for limited time

The Met Office has released weather forecasts for the UK, with temperatures likely to hit 21°C. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Met Office predicts exact date when the heatwave will hit

What is a heatwave? Weather event explained

The UK experienced one of its hottest summers on record last year, with temperatures reaching the unprecedented heights of 40C.(Getty Images)

Heatwave on the way as UK set to be hotter than Barcelona

The UK is set to experience warmer weather over the next few days. (Photo credit should read TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images)

UK set to see high temperatures later in the week

Lister Mills in Manningham still dominates Bradford's skyline

The UK’s most miserable cities revealed - see top 10

Temperatures to soar in the UK - but first thunderstorms and more rain

Met Office says when hot weather will hit after bank holiday washout

The coronation flypast could be cancelled due to bad weather

Coronation flypast given green light following weather concerns

Here is the Met Office's weather forecast for Coronation weekend.

UK set for wet weather over coronation weekend - Met Office forecast

Six of the best spring hikes in the UK

5 things to watch this bank holiday including Netflix and Disney+

Deliveroo Bank Holiday deals including Asda, Morissons, Pret and more

Best Deliveroo bank holiday deals including Pret, Asda and more

Here’s some of the best beer gardens you can drink in this summer

11 best UK beer gardens to drink in this summer

Alfama neighborhood, Lisbon

Portugal named best summer holiday destination for those over 50

Asda, Morrisons and Waitrose are experiencing a salad shortage as a ‘cold snap’ is predicted

Morrisons rations sale of peppers - Asda apologises for salad shortage

Snow is expected to fall in some parts of the UK as temperatures drop due to blustery winds.

Snow warning issued as temperatures drop

The Met Office is warning of cold temperatures

UK to get Arctic blast as Met Office warns frost and cold to return

Paul O’Grady passed away on Tuesday March 28 at his home in Kent (Photo: Stuart C. Wilson - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Paul O’Grady’s family release statement hours after star’s funeral

Snow could be on the way for the UK days after ‘heatwave’

With many of us enjoying plenty of sunshine during May, and with more sun to come hopefully this summer, people are at increased risk of sunstroke (Photo: Shutterstock)

What is sunstroke and how can it be treated?

Red Arrows training in Croatia

Images released showing Red Arrows pre-season training in Croatia

The Met Office said 20C temperatures will hit some parts of the UK on Monday but more rain is expected later in the week. (Photo by Kaveh Kazemi/Getty Images)

Met Office predicts possible 20C ‘heatwave’ to hit parts of UK

One in seven people are worried about their incomes.

Simple trick to dramatically cut the cost of your water bill

Guests on Blackpool's Big One had to be rescued from near the top of the roller coaster when the ride was suddenly halted due to strong winds on Tuesday, April 11. Picture by Gordon Head

Passengers forced to walk to safety from Blackpool roller coaster

Ausra Plungiene has been missing since going out on a dog walk in Snowdonia on Tuesday - Credit: Adobe

Body found in search for missing woman who vanished during dog walk

The seven-day scorcher comes courtesy of a moving band of high pressure that will push any chilly April showers aside.

UK set to bask in ‘mini heatwave’ with temperatures of 20C

The Met Office shows we’re in for a few days of warm weather but when is it too hot to work?

When is it too hot to work in the office?

Drivers risk £1k fine if they switch off UK government emergency alert

Storm Noa: Winds up to 60mph to hit parts of UK with warnings issued

How to find the pollen count near you

UK to have ‘soft’ heatwave in April and May

A woman blows her nose as the return of pleasant weather marks the arrival of allergenic pollen

Experts reveal UK’s top hay fever hotspots as ‘pollen bomb’ expected

Diana Ross at Glastonbury.

Glastonbury named best festival in the UK

UK weather: Met Office issues update on wind and rain warnings as 60mph ‘gusts’ expected

UK weather: Met Office issues update as ‘60mph winds’ expected

The weather forecast for Easter Monday is looking windy, with snow forecast in some parts of Scotland. Picture: Getty Images

Snow forecast as Met Office issues yellow wind warning for parts of Scotland

Brits can expect temperatures of up to 18C on Easter Sunday.

UK weathers to be warmer than parts of Greece on Easter Sunday

How much do you know about Easter? Take this quiz to find out

UK beaches: Can I walk my dog on the beach?

Brits are set to bask in temperatures of up to 18c this Easter weekend - hotter than Monaco.

UK set to be hotter than Monaco during Easter weekend

The government has issued a warning to anyone travelling to Portugal - here’s the latest advice

Government issues warning to Brits travelling to Portugal

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Police Scotland officers outside Turnberry's hotel during Mr Trump's visit in May 2023. Picture: Robert Perry/Getty

Taxpayers to pick up policing bill for Donald Trump's visit to Scotland

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Expert: AI threat should have delayed key review of school exams

SNP administrations have sought at various stages to centralise public services

Brian Monteith: The centralisation of the SNP can yet be undone - here's how