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We are all being urged to remember the Government Coronavirus guidelines and stay at home, whatever the weather. Do not go out to meet others, even friends or family, as it is possible to spread the virus even if you don’t have symptoms. Only go outside for food, health reasons or work (but only if you cannot work from home). Always stay 2 metres (6ft) away from other people and wash your hands as soon as you return home

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Easter forecast

Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Frank Saunders, said “the Easter weekend starts dry and warm for many. Temperatures possibly reaching as high as 24C in parts of London, and the same applies to the south east on Bank Holiday Friday and Saturday.

As the weekend continues there is an increasing risk of showers, some of which could be heavy or thundery. By the start of next week, it will be drier and sunnier but it will feel cooler with temperatures reaching the mid-teens at best.

Many of us will see plenty of dry, settled weather with sunny spells next week. The driest conditions will most likely be in central and northern areas of the UK. Temperatures are forecast to be slightly above normal, with the warmest conditions in the south. There will be a return to a risk of frosts overnight in places, especially in central and northern areas."

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