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The Local Resilience Forum backs a new government campaign to prepare for risks across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

Forum welcomes new campaign calling on people to prepare for risks

Security Minister Dan Jarvis chats residents and members of the Local Resilience Forum (LRF) covering Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

Security Minister visits local resilience forum members

Advice for residents about incoming stormy weather

Leicestershire and Rutland people warned about incoming storms

A drone photo of Holwell Sports FC's stadium, illustrating the current drought conditions in this region IMAGE Melton and around from ABOVE Steely DRONE

East Midlanders told they are now officially living in 'drought' conditions

A woman fans herself as another shelters from the sun in London as temperatures near 35°C in May (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

COLUMN - Political View with Alastair McQuillan (Rutland & Melton Green Party)

The Local Resilience Forum (LRF) for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland has launched a campaign for the current heatwave

Campaign to keep Leicestershire people safe in severe heatwave

Don't put away your brolly just yet - April showers are on the way

Brits are rushing to buy this “storm-proof” umbrella – now 40% off

These hand warmers have fallen to their lowest price since Black Friday

Electric hand warmers drop to £9.99 as late winter prices slide

Snuggle up under a heated blanket and let the winter slip away unnoticed

This heated blanket is better than half price on Amazon right now

Heated garments are incredibly useful in the winter - but they don't usually come this cheap

This £20 heated vest is selling fast as shoppers ditch bulky coats

Cars are at their most vulnerable in the winter - and another cold snap is on the cards

Cold snap warning: 270,000 drivers break down every January
A cold snap is enough to push already stressed cars over the edge — and AA figures reveal just how brutal winter driving can be for unprepared motorists
Gareth Butterfield

Compact hand warmers like these are perfect for winter

Cold hands this winter? These £9.99 rechargeable handwarmers will help

A police officer in North-West Leicestershire, which was one of the worst hit parts of the county during Storm Goretti

Farmers thanked for helping make rural roads safer during Storm Goretti

A heated gilet with a free power bank for £30? This is a winter bargain you mustn't miss

Get ready for Storm Goretti with this bargain heated gilet - 63% off

Woman on a smartphone in a snowstorm. Photo: ANATOLII STEPANOV/AFP via Getty Images

How phone signal and WhatsApp is affected by snow

It works like a magnet, to draw in moisture and keep it away from the glass

This £9 gadget stops your car windscreen fogging up overnight

When is it too cold to walk your dog? (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

When it's too cold to walk your dog as Met Office issues warnings

Electronic hand warmers are a great accessory on a cold day

Huge saving on these electronic hand warmers - perfect for winter days

Winter is a tough time for cars - which is why breakdowns surge during the colder months

The hidden winter car problem leaving drivers stuck in the cold

Part of the wetland flood-risk measures at Whissendine

Natural flood risk measures give fresh hope to villagers at Whissendine

The hand-warmers are perfect for chilly winter days

Cold hands? These £9.99 rechargeable warmers are going viral on Amazon

Winter weather is the worst time for cars - but you don’t need to spend a lot of money to prepare for it

Free winter car fixes that prevent breakdowns in freezing weather

Held on by magnets, and with a soft protective lining, this windscreen cover can save you time on a cold day - and it's just £3

This £3 Black Friday bargain stops your car windscreen icing up

This is the cheapest way to heat your home with a Dyson fan

This winter hack gets you a £400 Dyson heater for a tiny monthly fee

A fleecy neck gaiter like this will keep you warm in sub-zero temperatures

This super-warm neck gaiter is just £5 in a Black Friday sale

These lightweight "snoods" are an incredibly versatile bit of outdoorwear

Bag a Regatta Multi-Tube scarf in the Regatta sale for less than £2

Tumella's umbrella comes with a lifetime warranty

Grab a 40% saving on this best-rated windproof umbrella

Clearing condensation - or even ice - takes seconds with this clever car heater

Banish windscreen fog: Get an instant in-car heater for just £9.99
A nifty in-car heater that plugs into your cigarette lighter is now just £9.99 on Wowcher, perfect for winter mornings
Gareth Butterfield

Date autumn starts as Hurricane Erin forecast to bring band of rain to UK.

Hurricane Erin forecast to bring band of rain - date autumn starts

The fan's built-in water tank creates an evaporative effect to blast you with a cold mist

£10 fan comes with water tank to blast you with a cooling mist of air

People enjoying a park on a warm day.

Watch: When heatwave could return as high temperatures forecast

Flying ants.

Watch: Flying Ant Day explained including when ants take flight

Four key sun safety tips as the Met Office forecasts temperatures to exceed 30°C in some parts of the UK.

Watch: Four key sun safety tips as temperatures surge in the UK

Date Bootid meteor shower peaks and the best time to see it

People celebrate the summer solstice at Stonehenge.

Date and forecast for summer solstice as people celebrate in the UK

Amber heat health alerts issued for England.

Watch: Amber heat health alerts issued - how to stay cool

Met Office forecasts temperature surge and intense thundery showers

Watch: Temperature surge and intense thundery showers forecast

Hosepipe.

Watch: Could a hosepipe ban be imposed?

People walk in the park.

Watch the Met Office’s video forecast for Early May bank holiday

Isolated showers are forecast for parts of the country.

Thundery showers forecast for parts of the UK as cold front moves over

Met Office weather map for Thursday (May 1) shows high temperatures forecast.

Watch: Met Office map turns red as temperatures to surge in UK

Keep your home cool by closing windows.

Five ways to keep yourself cool as Met Office forecasts highs of 25°C

Unsettled weather.

Watch: Met Office weather outlook for Good Friday and Easter weekend

A couple walk in heavy rain on the South Parade Pier, in Portsmouth.

Watch: Met Office map shows where thundery showers will hit UK

People walk in the park.

Temperatures to reach 17°C in some parts of the UK today
According to the Met Office, here’s exactly where and when temperatures will reach 17°C today.
Jessica Martin

Cyclists ride their bicycles in the sunshine in Richmond Park.

Exact time UK set to be hotter than Madrid this week

Cyclists in the park,

Today is the first day of spring - When do the clocks change?

Met Office UK weather map 07:00 February 24.

Watch: Met Office’s UK 5 day weather forecast

Sunny sky.

Watch: When and where double-digit temperatures are forecast

A man walks through fog as the sun rises.

Watch: Met Office map shows temperatures forecast for UK today

Man looks at his bills.

Watch: 576 UK postcode areas eligible for a DWP cold weather payment

Person runs in frosty weather.

Watch: A cold snap has arrived in the UK - will it snow?

A postman makes his way through the snow.

The three factors the Met Office considers when forecasting snow

Woman walks in stormy conditions.

Watch: Met Office issues 3-month weather outlook for UK

Storm Eowyn has caused much disruption

Have emergency alert texts been sent during Storm Eowyn

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