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After months of wild weather and April showers still looming, shoppers are snapping up a heavily discounted windproof umbrella that promises not to flip inside out in strong gusts.

Whilst the UK has been basking in beautiful spring weather, colder conditions such as wintry showers are to be expected.

On the warmest day of the year so far the Met Office precinct how long the sunshine is set to last.

The Met Office is forecasting a return to wintry showers and icy conditions for the UK as Arctic air sweeps the country.

After experiencing the hottest day of the year so far, 'blood rain' is forecast for the UK - here's what causes it ...