Weather forecast UK update – Temperatures to hit 17C next week in first blast of warm weather since pubs reopened

BRITAIN is set to bask in a mini-heatwave next week, with temperatures reaching 17C.

The warmer weather is a huge boost for pub beer gardens and BBQs as coronavirus restrictions ease across England.

Yesterday, outdoor hospitality was allowed to reopen after being closed for months during lockdown.

Brits were seen at pub beer gardens, outdoor bars and restaurants around the country despite cold temperatures – with some people even braving heavy snow to enjoy a pint.

Pals knocked back pints on deckchairs at The Cat and Fiddle Inn in Macclesfield, Cheshire, surrounded by snowy ground.

England recently saw its coldest April day in eight years , with the temperature hitting a freezing -7.5C in Benson, South Oxfordshire.

Read all the latest weather news and updates in our live blog below…

  • Niamh Cavanagh

    SIMPLE LIFE

    Brits have revealed the top 50 ‘simple pleasures’ in life – including hearing nothing but birds tweeting, feeling the sun on your face – and having dinner made for you.

    Researchers polled 2,000 adults to determine all the little things that bring people joy.

    Sleeping in a big comfy bed, receiving a compliment from a stranger, and having a good hair day all feature in the list.

    Other favourites include a roaring fire, getting a cuddle from your children and sitting in a pub’s beer garden.

    For the full list click here.

  • John Hall

    WEATHER WARNINGS FOR THE WEEK AHEAD

    Woohoo – there are no weather warnings in place for the UK for the rest of the week.

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    LONG-RANGE FORECAST – FINE AND DRY

    The Met Office’s long range forecast for the end of the month and the beginning of May will mostly be fine and dry.

    The forecast reads: “Fine and dry weather is likely to be more prevalent overall, especially during late-April, with this signal waning during May, although all areas are likely to see some showers or longer spells of rain at times.”

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    TODAY’S FORECAST – MOSTLY SUNNY

    Most parts dry with sunny spells and light winds, so feeling a touch warmer than recently despite temperatures being below average.

    A few showers, mainly for central and western areas.

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    TODAY’S FORECAST 

    It’s set to be a dry day for most with sunny spells and light winds making things feel slightly warmer than recent days – despite temperatures being below average. 

    There will be a few showers, although mainly for central and western areas.

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    BORIS JOHNSON HAILS ‘SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE’ AS ALL OVER 50S OFFERED COVID JAB

    All adults in the UK aged over 50 have now been offered a first dose of a coronavirus vaccine, paving the way for the next phase of the rollout, the Government has said.

    Boris Johnson hailed another “hugely significant milestone” in the programme to protect the country against the disease.

    It means the Government has met its target of offering the jab to all of its top nine priority groups, including the clinically vulnerable and health and social care workers, three days ahead of its target date of April 15.

    The Joint Committee on Vaccine and Immunisation will shortly set out its final advice for the completion of the programme, expected to begin this week with those in their late 40s.

    The announcement comes after Ireland became the latest country to restrict the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine, saying it should not be given to people under the age of 60, amid concerns over possible links to rare blood clotting events.

  • John Hall

    ‘LIKE VE DAY’ – REVELLERS GATHER IN LONDON’S SOHO TO CELEBRATE PUBS REOPENING

    Revellers have tasted the first signs of freedom with a pint in London’s Soho, as crowds of people gathered in the heart of the West End – but some warned of “very little” social distancing.

    Police officers patrolled busy areas in London on Monday night as hordes of people flocked to Old Compton Street and neighbouring areas to enjoy al-fresco dining and drinks after coronavirus restrictions eased in England.

    Several West End streets were closed to traffic between 5pm-11pm to create outdoor seating areas as part of measures implemented by Westminster City Council to support hospitality businesses.

    Pictures and videos being shared online show people packed onto tables laden with food and drinks, while several dozen more stood on the streets cheering the first night of pubs and bars reopening.

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    TEMPERATURES ARE SET TO RISE ON THURSDAY AFTER A CHILLY START TO THE WEEK

    Monday's lockdown milestone was bright, but cold, with many wrapping up warm as they sunk pints and shopped til they dropped.

    But thankfully, the weather is set to be much warmer on Thursday.

    The Met Office said: “High pressure gives a fine day for most although a few showers are possible in the east.”

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    COLD WEATHER DIDN'T STOP BRITS FROM ENJOYING NEW FOUND FREEDOMS AS LOCKDOWN RESTRICTIONS WERE EASED

    The cold but bright weather didn't stop Brits from getting stuck into a drink and visiting the high street today

    Snow showers and cold breezes made al fresco socialising a chilly prospect in parts of southern England as lockdown restrictions were eased.

    But at the Royal Victoria Pavilion in Ramsgate, believed to be the biggest pub in the country, thirsty customers cheered as the first pints were served

  • Niamh Cavanagh

    BRITS ARE NOW GIVING SOUTH AFRICANS AND AUSSIES A RUN FOR THEIR MONEY – DUE TO THE PANDEMIC

    Brits are now giving South Africans and Aussies a run for their money in the BBQ stakes – due to the pandemic.

    Research into 2,000 barbecue owners found almost half have improved their grill skills since lockdown 1.0, and a quarter are now better at it than ever before.

    But it is no longer just a 'fun in the sun' past time as 41 per cent admit to taking it very seriously – with 50 per cent rating themselves as 'sizzling hot' with a pair of tongs in hand. And for a third of those polled, taking their barbecuing skills to the next level is their main goal for 2021.

    It also emerged adults are now barbecuing 16 per cent more often since the start of the pandemic compared to before, with one in 10 taking to the grill daily during the summer months. Another 48 per cent made it a weekly ritual.

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    FLOOD WARNINGS

    Meanwhile, the Environment Agency has issued five lower level flood alerts across south-west England.

    The warning are for:

    • Flamstead
    • Kimpton and Lilley Bottom
    • Newmarket
    • Great Shefford area
    • Nailbourne and Little Stour

    MOSTLY DRY TUESDAY

    The Met Office has said most parts of the country will be dry on Tuesday.

    "Most parts dry with sunny spells and light winds, so feeling a touch warmer than recently despite temperatures being below average.

    "A few showers, mainly for central and western areas."

    CLOUDY TUESDAY

    Tomorrow the capital is expected to have a chilly start of the day.

    Met Office said: "Isolated mist or fog patches at first, otherwise a largely sunny morning after a very cold start.

    "Cloudier by the afternoon with showers, but still with some decent sunny spells.

    "Maximum temperature 13 °C."

    LONDON WILL BE DRY

    According to the Met Office, the capital is expected to be "dry with clear spells tonight" as there is a chance of showers tomorrow.

    "Soon becoming dry this evening with skies clearing across most parts.

    "Widely cold and frosty overnight, especially in eastern areas. Some areas of mist or freezing fog likely in the south. Minimum temperature -4 °C."

    FRIDAY

    The Met Office said for Friday's forecast:

    "High pressure remains in charge, however weather fronts may approach the NW later."

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      TEMPERATURE RISES ON THURSDAY

      The weather is set to be much warmer on Thursday.

      The Met Office said: "High pressure gives a fine day for most although a few showers are possible in the east."

    • John Hall

      SUNNY WEDNESDAY

      Wednesday is expected to be sunnier, according to the Met Office.

      "Mainly dry with sunny spells.

      "A few showers possible in the west."

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