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A fine spell of weather still expected

[Published 06:20 18/09/2026]

Cool and bright cycle ride this morning. Posted by toppiker60

Outbreaks of rain affect much of the UK today, giving an autumnal feel to the weather. However, high pressure is still expected to build from the south in the coming days, bringing a more settled and increasingly warm period. How long the fine spell lasts and just how warm it becomes, remain uncertain....READ IN FULL

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