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Temperatures hit record high so far this year

The record temperature for 2026 recorded by the Met Office surpasses the 18.7C reached at nearby Kew Gardens last week.

Evening Standard · Mar 5

‘Blood rain’ to hit UK as Saharan dust turns skies orange and red

Here’s where to see the most spectacular sunsets tonight

The Independent UK · Mar 5

Saharan dust to bring colourful sunsets and ‘blood rain’ to UK

It comes as temperatures on Thursday in some parts of the country could reach as high as 20C.

Evening Standard · Mar 5

Temperatures set to reach 18C this week as meteorological spring begins

Temperatures will peak on Thursday, with a high of 18C across the South East, the Met Office said.

Evening Standard · Mar 2

Britain set for warmest day of the year so far as meteorological spring begins

Temperatures will peak on Thursday, with a high of 18C across the South East, the Met Office said

The Independent UK · Mar 2

Wettest winter on record for three counties in England

Southern England experienced its fourth wettest winter since data began in 1836.

Evening Standard · Mar 2

London weather: Temperatures to soar over gloriously sunny few days

Londoners won’t have to travel far for temperatures hotter than Barcelona and Ibiza

Evening Standard · Mar 2

Sunny start to spring as temperatures expected to climb above average for some

Meteorologist Honor Criswick said temperatures are sitting around or above average for the time of year.

Evening Standard · Mar 1

Parts of the UK suffer some of wettest winters on record

The wettest winter on record was in 2014, when 401mm of rain was recorded

The Independent UK · Feb 27

Severe weather swings leave families battling floods and farmers facing bad year

The Met Office said this winter will be remembered for its ‘relentless rain’.

Evening Standard · Feb 27