Typical April weather will resume next week, with rain and much lower temperatures on the way. Britons have enjoyed sunshine in recent days, that has brought wisteria and tulips into bloom early.

The country's worst-hit areas, most likely England's midlands and Wales, are facing up to 30mm of rain in the next 24 hours.

The Met Office said the 'unsettled' theme will likely last into the beginning of May, becoming more 'settled' into the second week, May 11 onward, with 'mixed' conditions until the end of the month.

Brits will experience a mixed few days of weather this weekend, before the mercury will rise early next week, with sunny spells back on the horizon.

The Met Office forecast temperatures to hit up to 77F (25C) on Friday, with London possibly seeing 79F (26C) on Saturday, as a plume of hot air from the southern Mediterranean wafts across the UK.

London's parks were filled with groups of sunbathers and other revellers on Friday as the bank holiday sunshine saw the public flout lockdown rules once again. In Clapham (pictured) groups were seen gathering.

Traditionally, a briouat is fried, but I've chosen to bake mine for a slightly healthier but equally tasty version

This dish is also great for a barbecue − just cook the chops on the hot grill for 3-4 minutes on each side or until cooked to your liking

Time was when an avocado-green bathroom marked you out as someone with dreadful, stuck-in-the-70s bad taste. Oh, how things have changed…

For my new TV series Ainsley's Mediterranean Cookbook, I went on a journey to explore the history of Mediterranean cooking and the routes the ingredients themselves have taken

…Fashion Director Shelly Vella's light and airy spring buys 

Joanne Toolan's key coloured denim for spring 

Squash and sweet potato work beautifully with earthy, aromatic Moroccan spices and saffron

The older I get, the more I realise that life is a constant navigation between 'should' and 'want'

Can we be friends… and have sex?   

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There's an art to applying spring's fresh palette. I'm currently enjoying feeling a tad painterly when it comes to my make-up choices

I'm in Paris for the fashion shows. This isn't a sentence I thought I would ever write again, but two or three designers invited me.

Supplements have had a hip makeover - they come in pretty jars and rainbow colours, promising everything from shiny hair to eternal youth - with a price tag to match. So, are they worth it?

What does it take to raise a future king or queen? Only a handful of women in history truly know and we're celebrating them today

...swapping your spots for stripes with Joanne Toolan's zebra prints

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Crisp on the base and around the outside but creamy within, this version comes laced with leeks and mustard. Gravy or chilli jam are my favourite additions.

You can whisk up this frying-pan take on a clafoutis in minutes. It's especially good doused in a river of cream

Creamy and tender, spinach with parmesan is a winning combination. These are delicious dished up with crispy pancetta

Indulgent but simple, these are delicious at any time - but you might need to wait until a little later if you're drizzling over the rum!

You could make these in advance - they will keep well for several days

An ideal way to use up any slightly blackened bananas in the bowl - the riper the fruit, the sweeter and headier these pancakes will be.

I wasn't sure what to write this week. We're all thinking about the spread of a global pandemic, so I see my role as offering some light relief from that

As a psychotherapist counselling bereaved people for a living, Sasha Bates thought she knew a lot about grief

Aries 21 March-20 April There is only so much you can do alone - at some stage this week you'll have to recognise that you need advice from those more worldly or experienced.

Omega-3 is a type of healthy fat that is important for reducing inflammation and essential for heart health - but most of us don't get enough in our diets.

The moon is an immensely powerful tool that we can all learn to work with. Here renowned moon mentor Kirsty Gallagher shows us how powerful living in tune with the moon can be…

You can tell a lot about someone's psyche by looking at their search history. Here's mine. On just one day, I searched 124 sites.

I had no idea that my wife fancies other women

Esther Rantzen has been presenting royalty for more than four decades, but being a famous mother wasn't always easy, as she and daughter Rebecca recall

After a truly shattering discovery ripped Lynsey Crombie's world apart, she found her therapy in housework

From quick comfort food suppers to mouthwatering desserts, Annie Bell's super-versatile batter recipe can be adapted whichever way you like 

Eat as an indulgent warm sandwich or a light supper with a salad.

Try the latest statement tiles, rugs and parquet

Lean, lightweight and laidback. Meet the pieces that will see you through the new season.

When two heartbreaking miscarriages left Anna Buxton unable to conceive, she remained determined to have the family she dreamed of - whatever it took

…Stephanie Sofokleous's Easter treats 

. . . Sprucing up your wardrobe with Joanne Toolan's glorious greens 

Bring some sunshine to your spring wardrobe with arty splashes of colour and pretty, notice-me prints

Fashion director Shelly Vella's pick of the season's most exuberant prints 

Top fitness influencer Alice's path to success hasn't been a smooth one. She's survived an abusive relationship and battled body issues but her mum Sarah has been her greatest support

I've just realised that I should be loving being single. I am growing a beard.

Ah, the good ol' days. But before you get too misty-eyed about your childhood, don't forget what it was really like, says Flic Everett

Private members' club playdates, bespoke designer wardrobes and a personal bodyguard… Sadie Nicholas gets a peek into the rarefied life of a billionaire's child