From here he could view the island that inspired him to help create the national trust. Now, at last, that island is part of the trusts portfolio, to be preserved and enjoyed by everyone for ever. I have a picture of grass near. This was earlier today. It has been pretty wet in cumbria, a lot of puddles and water around. More rain at the moment as well. Quite mild, but windy. The wind easing of the some extent. A couple of bands of rain sinking to the south away from Scotla Nd Rain Sinking to the south away from scotland and Northern Ireland, where you will end the day with sunshine and a cool appeal. The rain will be heavy over the hills, notjust across North West England but south wales for a time. It becomes like apache, petering out overnight. More wet and windy weather arriving in the north west overnight. Many places will start drive. May brighten up a touch here and there. It will be wet from most of the day in scotland and Northern Ireland. Severe gales running across irish sea
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