8 h. ago Mini heatwave to hit UK as Brits finally wave goodbye to April showers

The temperature anomaly map shows a deep shade of red across most of the British Isles that evening, which mark the start of the May Day bank holiday weekend.

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8 h. ago Bank holiday weekend to end with a whimper as rain forecast for London

The Met Office said that Monday would be ‘rather cloudy with rain continuing eastwards’

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14 h. ago Bank holiday weekend forecast to end with rain for much of UK

The Met Office said that Monday would be ‘rather cloudy with rain continuing eastwards’.

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30 h. ago Skip supermarket opening times this Easter and shop fabric conditioner for £16 less than Tesco

We're all a bit confused about supermarket opening times this bank holiday weekend - but Amazon may be the quicker and cheaper place to shop for household groceries

Economics

51 h. ago Bomb squad called to beauty spot as people warned to 'stay away' on busy bank holiday weekend

Emergency services blocked off Rivington Reservoir after 'grenade type' devices were found

Events

60 h. ago Foxes will run away from your garden instantly with 14p item they 'strongly dislike'

Gardeners can now easily outfox pesky foxes intent on destroying their carefully planted flowerbeds this bank holiday weekend, and it will only set them back a pleasingly pocket-friendly 14p

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3 d. ago Don't store your Easter eggs in the fridge over bank holiday weekend, expert warns

Debra Hutt, kitchen expert, shares her tips for transforming leftover Easter chocolate into delicious new creations

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3 d. ago Poundland to close all stores across Scotland on one day this Easter weekend

The budget retailer has confirmed its opening hours for the Easter bank holiday weekend.

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3 d. ago LEGO fans race to buy £40 Harry Potter set for £24 in Easter bank holiday weekend deal

The set replicates the Owlery tower where Harry asks Cho if she'll go to the Yule Ball with him in the Goblet of Fire

Economics

3 d. ago Maps show hour by hour rain and hail forecast for unsettled Easter weekend

A yellow weather warning has been issued

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3 d. ago Check for unclaimed cash over Easter to boost household income by up to £4,300

The bank holiday weekend is the perfect time to make sure you are not missing out on an income top-up.

Economics

3 d. ago Good Friday travel LIVE UK traffic updates as Easter bank holiday weekend begins

Millions of people are expected to hit the road

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3 d. ago AD FEATURE: Kick off the bank holiday weekend with tickets to these fantastic live Manchester shows in 2025

Don't miss your chance to see The Divine Comedy, The Maccabees, Hacienda Classical and more great acts take to the stage this year

Sport

3 d. ago 'Harmless' train habit could see passengers hit with £200 fine this bank holiday weekend

Train travellers are being made aware of a mistake that could land them in hot water.

Economics

3 d. ago Supermarket Easter opening times 2025 for Aldi to Asda, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Tesco and more

Easter Sunday will see a number of supermarket chains close across Wales, as the Bank Holiday weekend approaches. Here are the opening times for the UK's major stores

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3 d. ago Homebase, B&Q and Wickes store opening times for Easter 2025 bank holiday weekend

Store opening times are dependent on where you are in the UK for your Easter bank holiday weekend - here are all the details

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4 d. ago Easter Bank Holiday Sales 2025: The best deals to bag over the long weekend

Discover egg-cellent deals and discounts this Easter Bank Holiday weekend across various retailers.

Economics

4 d. ago Revealed: The 'moving house' trick that will instantly declutter your house this Bank Holiday weekend

What does a long weekend and a house full of stuff mean? The perfect decluttering opportunity.

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4 d. ago Met Office issues UK Good Friday warning for flooding and disruption as 'heavy' rain to hit

Downpours could cause major problems for people hoping to get away for the Easter bank holiday weekend

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4 d. ago IKEA, ScrewFix, B&Q and Wickes opening hours for Easter bank holiday weekend 2025

DIY and home furniture stores will make changes to their opening times over Good Friday, Saturday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday

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