BANK Holiday Monday will signal the start of a warm and sunny week ahead in Herefordshire, with temperatures rising as high as 23C.

 

Under the lockdown restrictions in England, which differ from those in the devolved nations, residents are free to exercise as much as they wish - even if it invovles travelling.

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On Monday, temperatures could reach highs of 23C in parts of Herefordshire, with highs of 22C in Hereford, 21C in Leominster and 23c in Ross-on-Wye, according to the Met Office.

And after a cloudier Tuesday across many parts of the county, sunny days will return later in the week, with temperatures climbing as high as 26C on Wednesday and staying in the mid-twenties for the remainder of the week.

But as temperatures rise, there are still warnings from authorities in and around Herefordshire to ensure social distancing guidelines are adhered to.

Herefordshire Wildlife Trust said ahead of the bank holiday weekend that they would try to limit the amount of people able to visit places like Queenswood Country Park, near Leominster, by keeping the overflow car park closed.

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People heading to the countryside over the weekend were also warned of a 'triple death risk' at a notorious quarry which has already claimed young lives.

As warmer weather arrives, managers at the Malvern Hills Trust are warning that Gullet Quarry, east of Ledbury on the Worcestershire border, is more dangerous than ever - with the risk of drowning, spreading Covid-19 at mass gatherings and rock slides adding to the peril.

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West Mercia Police also issued a stark warning for the bank holiday weekend, as officers said: "Do not come to Gullet Quarry swimming or climbing over the fencing, you are putting yourself and others lives at risk."