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As we head into what should be one of the warmest months of the year, Worksop has suffered weeks of heavy rain with just a slither of sunshine here and there.

But according to the Met Office, things are set to improve from Thursday when the downpours will give way to a more seasonal temperature of 18C.

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A woman sunbathes on the grass in the Spring sunshine (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP via Getty Images)

The Bank Holiday weekend is set to be glorious, with temperatues soaring to 19C by Sunday and non-stop sunny spells in a ‘mostly fine, dry period”.

The long-term outlook isn’t shaping up too badly either. In the Met Office's most up-to-date long range forecast up to Sunday, June 6, experts says we will see "mainly fine and settled conditions across the UK, with temperatures recovering".

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Bank Holiday heatwave heads for Worksop as weather takes turn for the better

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In these confusing and worrying times, local journalism is more vital than ever. Thanks to everyone who helps us ask the questions that matter by taking out a subscription or buying a paper. We stand together. Sam Jackson, editor.