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Weather for the Week Ahead
Mainly hot, dry and sunny for much of this week, but how long will it last? Matt Taylor has the details.
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Glorious pillars of light
Weather Watchers captured a rare phenomenon called a "sun pillar" on Sunday evening.
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Heatwave set to last until the weekend
Today is officially the hottest day of the year - but there's more warm weather on the way.
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Measuring temperature
Ever wondered why the temperature reading on your thermometer may be different to those you see or hear on air?
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How to stay sun savvy
It's the time of year when we really start to notice the strength of the the sun. Helen Willetts explains the factors that affect the strength of UV radiation and how to stay safe in the sun.