HURRIED pedestrians might have missed this breathtaking view but an observant Oxford resident was quick to snap a photo.

Victoria Harding-Saunders took this picture on Monday afternoon from the rooftop of the Westgate Centre.

The rainbow stretching over the Dreaming Spires promised a run of good weather in the city following weeks of wet and wind sweeping through the nation.

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The Met Office has forecast fog and mist tomorrow and Friday changing to sunny intervals by lunchtime.

Saturday and Sunday are mostly overcast with sun peeking through the clouds in the late mornings.

The beginning of next week will not see the weather improve but there is a low chance of rain on both Monday and Tuesday.