Britons will flock to parks and beauty spots and pack out beer gardens as temperatures hit 68F today

Nature lovers are today being urged to share their photos of blossom as the nation enjoys a taste of summer with temperatures of 68F and widespread sunshine.    The Met Office said chilly conditions on Saturday morning are set to make way for a warm afternoon, with the highs – 18 degrees Celsius – expected in Manchester … Read more

Britain is set for 68F spring sun today as thousands head to parks and seaside

Britain is bracing for another scorching day with highs of 68F amid a mini Spring heatwave as thousands head to parks and beaches to enjoy their new-found freedom. Skies were blanketed with layer of misty fog across the east and south of England as day broke today, while cloud descended on the northwest on a chilly April morning. … Read more

Britain is set for 68F spring sun today as thousands head to parks and seaside

Britain is bracing for another scorching day with highs of 68F amid a mini Spring heatwave as thousands head to parks and beaches to enjoy their new-found freedom. Skies were blanketed with layer of misty fog across the east and south of England as day broke today, while cloud descended on the northwest on a chilly April morning. … Read more

Race back to retail parks! Out-of-town shopping areas see footfall at near EQUAL level to 2019

Footfall in shops across Britain jumped 87.8% last week compared to the one before as non-essential stores in England reopened after the Covid lockdown, as retail experts hailed an ‘outstanding’ first week for the sector.  High streets saw a 93.2% increase in footfall, while shopping centres performed even better with a 126.6% gain.  Retail parks … Read more

Another night of carnage: Police clampdown on revellers holding parties in parks

Police clamped down on revellers massing in large crowds last night after thousands ignored pleas to stick to follow the rules on the last day of the 75F mini-heatwave. Officers were seen clearing drinkers from Castlefield Bowl in Manchester after hundreds gathered for a rave with a live DJ set, while similar police action took … Read more

Another night of carnage: Police clampdown on revellers holding parties in parks

Police clamped down on revellers massing in large crowds last night after thousands ignored pleas to stick to follow the rules on the last day of the 75F mini-heatwave. Officers were seen clearing drinkers from Castlefield Bowl in Manchester after hundreds gathered for a rave with a live DJ set, while similar police action took … Read more

BRIT Award 2021 nominations: Dua Lipa, Arlo Parks, Celeste lead the nods

Dua Lipa, Arlo Parks and Celeste are leading the BRIT Awards nominations with three nods each after the nominees were announced on Wednesday afternoon.  The three artists are all nominated for Female Solo Artist and Mastercard Album, with Dua Lipa also in the running for British Single, while Arlo Parks and Celeste feature in the shortlist … Read more

It’s the rule of six pack! Unlocked Britons head to parks to enjoy an evening drink

Britons enjoyed drinks with friends in sunny parks today as the nation raised a glass to the easing of lockdown restrictions – but some gatherings saw large numbers crowded together despite current guidelines forbidding it.  As of Monday six people, or two full households, are allowed to meet outside, including in back gardens, for the first … Read more

It’s the rule of six pack! Unlocked Britons head to parks to enjoy an evening drink

Britons enjoyed drinks with friends in sunny parks today as the nation raised a glass to the easing of lockdown restrictions – but some gatherings saw large numbers crowded together despite current guidelines forbidding it.  As of Monday six people, or two full households, are allowed to meet outside, including in back gardens, for the first … Read more

Britons hit the parks and the beaches as they throw caution to the winds ahead of Happy Monday

Lockdown-weary Britons have thrown caution to the wind and left their homes as temperatures started to climb – but police chiefs warned people it was not the end of restrictions. Families, joggers and weightlifters flocked to parks and beaches across the country as the UK braced for near-record 76F (24C) heat next week. Amateur athletes … Read more