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    A Weather Watcher's Guide to the Clocks Going Back
    A Weather Watcher's Guide to the Clocks Going Back
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    The clocks go back on 25 October. Here is how the light and the autumn weather change with them as well as the history of how it all started.
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    Why Stevenson Screens are Painted White: Reasons Behind the Design
    Why Stevenson Screens are Painted White: Reasons Behind the Design
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    White paint, wooden walls and slatted sides might look decorative, but each one does a specific job. We take apart the design of the Stevenson screen to explain how it...
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    The Long Dry: How a Nation Built on Rain Ran Out of It
    The Long Dry: How a Nation Built on Rain Ran Out of It
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    Britain is famous for its rain, yet parts of the country are now in official drought, with hosepipe bans in place and barely a drop forecast for weeks. Here's what...
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    UK Heatwave 2026: Why Humidity Made It Unbearable
    UK Heatwave 2026: Why Humidity Made It Unbearable
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    The June 2026 heatwave broke records three days running. But it wasn't just the temperature that made it unbearable...
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    What Does a Barometer Actually Tell You?
    What Does a Barometer Actually Tell You?
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    Ever wondered what that dial on your wall is actually telling you? A barometer can predict rain, sunshine and storms before they arrive. 
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    Has it Stopped Raining? UK Rainfall Explained
    Has it Stopped Raining? UK Rainfall Explained
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    If you're starting to wonder whether you have forgotten what the sun looks like, you're not alone. Discover how much has fallen and how to measure rainfall.
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    Celebrating 45 Years of Weather Monitoring
    Celebrating 45 Years of Weather Monitoring
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    Metcheck celebrates 45 years of trusted meteorological equipment, barograph charts, and weather recording solutions for UK weather observers.
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