Ancient finds and a transport scare put Cambridgeshire in the news: prehistoric remains near Cambridge and a high-profile train-stabbing incident on UK routes.
Official hydrological outlook warns of below-normal river flows in central and southern England for the coming weeks, with rainfall in April 23% below average. Groundwater and reservoir levels are under pressure in the South and East, though some storage remains stable. Farmers warn on future supply; a Fens Reservoir is planned for the 2030s.
Forecasts indicate a shift from recent cold snaps to milder, spring-like conditions across much of the UK, with temperatures rising into the low-to-mid 20s in parts of England over the bank holiday, though rain and showers remain likely in northern and western areas.