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Warmest spring on record declared for England and Wales
Key takeaways
- Much of the UK was gripped by a spell of unusually hot weather in late May
- England and Wales have experienced their warmest spring on record, according to the Met Office.
- March, April and May - the three months which make up meteorological spring - also ranked within the UK's top 10 warmest since records began in 1884.
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Much of the UK was gripped by a spell of unusually hot weather in late May
England and Wales have experienced their warmest spring on record, according to the Met Office.
March, April and May - the three months which make up meteorological spring - also ranked within the UK's top 10 warmest since records began in 1884.
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