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Snow warnings are in place for northern Scotland, with as much as 15cm falling in higher areas. The Met Office’s yellow warnings are in place from 4pm on Sunday until 10am on Tuesday for Scotland, with winds of up to 70mph forecast. Parts of the UK saw weather reach nearly 24C on Wednesday, a high which was not repeated today on Easter Sunday with temperature already beginning to drop. Meteorologist Ms Kent said: “Today is a lovely day for an Easter egg hunt in the back garden, whe...

Friends take pictures of each other by a blooming tree in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. Credit: Jacob King /PA Gardeners have been warned not to plant out tender produce and flowers as icy weather looms this week. A cold snap beginning on Sunday evening is set to bring temperatures as low as -7C in some parts of the UK, bringing an end to last weeks balmy conditions. The lowest temperatures are expected in Scotland, where snow is also forecast over higher ground. Met Office forecaster Sar...

Thousands hit beaches and parks amid glorious 65F Easter sunshine after lockdown eased - as its revealed first pilot events to help public events reopen will focus on testing before and after entering venues, NOT vaccine passports A high of 64.4F (18C) is forecast for the South of England this afternoon, with 59F (15C) forecast in the north  Temperatures across the UK are expected to plummet, with a cold snap threatening snow on Easter Monday Hundreds were seen gathering on beaches across the ...

Rachel Lumley promoting British lamb who has set up British lamb Week (1st-7th Sept) : 10th August 2015 JONATHAN BECKER 50079359F001.JPG. WELL-KNOWN Cumbrian sheep farmer Rachel Lumley, who passed away suddenly last year, has been announced as the posthumous winner of a major industry award for her contribution to the sector. Rachel, well-known as a passionate voice for lamb consumption, was the driving force behind the now successful Love Lamb Week, which takes place every year at the begi...

WELL-KNOWN Northumberland sheep farmer Rachel Lumley, who passed away suddenly last year, has been announced as the posthumous winner of a major…

© Tim Scrivener Efforts to move agricultural support in a more sustainable direction appear to be faltering, say conservation groups, with farmers set to be paid for what are already regulatory requirements. Commenting on Defra’s new Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) pilot scheme – details of which were released yesterday – Ellie Brodie, Wildlife Trusts head of land management, said the government appeared to be losing its environmental ambition. “We will be...

THE NSA has made the difficult decision to postpone its major regional events for this year. Despite the promise of an ease of lockdown and the ultimate removal of Covid-19 restrictions as 2021 progresses, NSA regional event organising committees are unanimous in their decision to postpone this year’s events. One of the main events to be affected is the postponement of NSA North Sheep due to have been held on Wednesday, June 2. A new date has been scheduled for Wednesday, June 7, 2023 i...

The National Sheep Association (NSA) has expressed its disappointment and regret at having to postpone its major regional events this year.

Yet another popular agri-show has been cancelled because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

All of the National Sheep Association's (NSA) regional events will be cancelled this year due to the 'risk and uncertainty' surrounding large events.