4 h. ago Full list of bank holidays still to come after Easter in Scotland in 2025

As people enjoy the Easter Sunday, many are already planning their next chance for a break in 2025.

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6 h. ago Full list of Scottish Councils that will observe a holiday on Easter Monday in 2025

Easter Monday isn’t a nationwide bank holiday in Scotland, but some councils do observe it.

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9 h. ago Marijuana holiday 4/20 coincides with Easter and Passover this year. Here's what to know

Marijuana culture’s high holiday known as 4/20 falls this year on Easter, as well as the last day of Passover

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10 h. ago Heavy rain threatens Easter bank holiday washout as parts of UK set to be hit by downpours

Forecasts show a rainy Easter bank holiday will continue for many parts of the UK, though some spells of sunshine are expected and a number of areas could stay mostly dry

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22 h. ago Brits escape 'damp' Easter weekend for £32 per night holidays to Turkey

Easter weekend is set to be a damp one, but people are avoiding dusting off their umbrellas by booking last minute holidays to escape the rain and spend the weekend in the sun

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23 h. ago Vladimir Putin orders Russia to stop fighting in Ukraine in Easter truce

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a halt to all military actions in Ukraine until the end of the Easter holiday, according to the Russian state media.

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24 h. ago Captain Tom’s family mansion has asking price slashed again as it struggles to sell

Captain Tom’s mansion has been listed again for a reduced price

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27 h. ago UK weather: Heavy rain threatens Easter bank holiday washout after Met Office warning for downpours

Although yellow warnings have been lifted for most of the UK, more rain is on the way for parts of the country in the coming days

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28 h. ago US chocolate prices surge amid soaring cocoa costs and tariffs

Price of cocoa – chocolate’s key ingredient – has climbed over past year and tariffs on imports will keep prices highFor many Americans celebrating Easter, the holiday is incomplete without chocolate: chocolate bunnies and eggs, bars tucked into Easter baskets, candy hidden in plastic eggs for Easter egg hunts.But the rocketing cocoa costs will mean higher prices for chocolate candy this year, and Donald Trump’s tariffs on all imports will likely keep prices high for the foreseeable future. Continue reading...

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28 h. ago Katie Price's family 'concerned' over riskiest surgery yet as she's 'dicing with death'

Reality TV icon Katie Price is set to undergo Brazilian butt lift surgery - a move that her friends and family are said to be "very concerned" about, according to a source

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48 h. 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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49 h. 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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50 h. ago Is Easter Monday a bank holiday in Scotland? Here are all the Scottish councils which recognise the holiday

In Scotland, Easter Monday isn’t a nationwide bank holiday – though some local authorities do observe the holiday.

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50 h. 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

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51 h. ago Family of Captain Tom Moore forced to slash mansion price for second time

The family of Captain Sir Tom Moore have been forced to slash the asking price of their country mansion a second time after the sale was halted amid a backlash at their charity antics

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52 h. ago The classic seaside town five miles from Blackpool with a huge beach, splash park and top chippy

There's no better place for a good old-fashioned seaside experience during the Easter holidays

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52 h. ago Met Office says Easter weekend will turn 'brighter' despite wet start but one area in Scotland could see rain

The Easter bank holiday has started with rain and wind but the weather agency predicts brighter days ahead

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53 h. 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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55 h. ago Easter travel chaos LIVE: Gatwick strikes and London station closures see Brits brace for crowds

Brits planning trips this Easter are set for more than the usual travel chaos at holiday time due to a combination of strike action, major rail engineering works, heavy traffic and possible flooding

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56 h. 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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