The Dorset throws open its doors and windows in fine weather and spills tables out on to the pavement.

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Though frustrated on that occasion, Miller was the most impressive player in the opening exchanges, with the fine playing surface and pleasant weather creating the perfect conditions to test the Steelmen for fatigue.

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This has happened to me enough times on fine weather commuter flights from LaGuardia to rural airports in New England to suggest the cancellations can be motivated by the chance to save money by combining two flights.

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Energy supplier SSE has reported a rise in annual profits on the back of cold weather, despite recent disruption to services and a fine from regulators.

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The sunny spell has seen the majority of the country enjoy a weekend of fine weather, warmer than southerly parts of continental Europe, including Barcelona, Nice, Majorca and Faro in Portugal.

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