Your spring pictures of the North East and Cumbria
This spring is so far ranking at the driest in over a century, according to the Met Office.While there have been a few rainy spells in the north-east of England and Cumbria, it has mainly been dry and bright.Our Weather Watchers were out and about across the region capturing the sunny scenes.Here are some of our favourites.
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The Sun
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- The Sun
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BBC News
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- BBC News
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Daily Mirror
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- Daily Mirror
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