Preview of Vendee Globe
VIDEO: The Vendee Globe is one of sailing's toughest races - and this year the South is represented by three skippers, all hoping to become the first Brit to claim the title. Sally Simmonds reports from Les Sables d'Olonne.
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Meridian weather - Your latest forecast
After a wet and windy day on Friday - weatherman Luke Castiglione says things will improve for all of us for the long weekend.
Friday afternoon's weather
Despite the wet and windy weather today - things will improve for the Bank Holiday weekend. It will become dry, bright and feel warmer