If you are planning on heading to the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials(8-12 May) this weekend don’t forget to pack your wellies and waterproofs as the weekend looks set to be wet. The latest forecasts are predicting unsettled weather throughout with scattered heavy showers and strong winds.
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