Forecasters say there is a '50 per cent chance ' today 's mild weather will set warmest day of the year benchmark . Temperatures in eastern Scotland , London and south east England are almost five degrees warmer than average . Comment:
Forecasters say there is a '50 per cent chance ' today 's mild weather will set warmest day of the year benchmark . Temperatures in eastern Scotland , London and south east England are almost five degrees warmer than average . Much of the country basked in sunshine today as spring arrived , bringing with it mild temperatures and bright spells .