21 h. ago Things to do in London this weekend, from BST Open House to the return of Haim

Josh Barrie picks the very best of what to do in the capital this weekend

Politics

36 h. ago Future of Notting Hill Carnival 'up in the air', leaked letter reveals

It comes after a review of the festival, which takes place on August Bank Holiday weekend, identified 'critical public safety concerns'.

Politics

41 h. ago Notting Hill Carnival could be cancelled without funding, organisers warn

Two people were killed at the event last year, which usually attracts over two million people over the August Bank Holiday weekend

Events

42 h. ago Notting Hill Carnival could be cancelled without funding, organisers suggest

Two people were killed at the event last year, which usually attracts over two million people over the August Bank Holiday weekend

Politics

3 d. ago Keep burglars out: six ways to protect your home when you’re away

If it’s a long holiday, or just for an evening, make sure everything inside and out is secureWhether it is a fortnight’s holiday, a weekend away or just an evening out, if you are planning a trip during the summer months you should take steps to secure your home against burglaries. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago ‘Keep calm and enjoy’: Italian village enlists ‘street tutors’ to ease overtourism

When Sirmione became jammed with visitors during a particularly busy May Day weekend, it proved a tipping pointIn the era of overtourism, every popular holiday destination has its tipping point.For Sirmione, a sliver of land lapped by the blue-green waters of Lake Garda, that watershed moment came during Italy’s long May Day holiday weekend, and has led the medieval Italian village to introduce “street tutors” to manage the visitor flow and ensure good behaviour. Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago Things to do in London this weekend, from a new Sophie Podolski show to Trooping the Colour

Josh Barrie picks the very best of what to do in the capital this weekend

Politics

2 w. ago Things to do in London this weekend, from Pulp's new album to Ballerinas

Josh Barrie picks the very best of what to do in the capital this weekend

Politics

2 w. ago Two clubbers are dead and urgent warning is issued amid fears pills '500 times stronger than heroin' are being sold in London nightspots: Man, 28, and woman, 20, died over Bank Holiday weekend

A man, 28, and woman, 20, are thought to have taken Nitazenes, believed to be up to 500 times stronger than heroin, after partying at a south London nightclub during the Spring Bank Holiday weekend.

Events

2 w. ago Outrage after travellers destroy greenbelt field and turn it into 'concrete jungle' without planning permission in less than 72 hours

Diggers moved onto the plot, in the village of Burtonwood, near Warrington, Cheshire, and started the unauthorised work over the Bank Holiday weekend.

Events

3 w. ago Things to do in London this weekend, including a hot new Camberwell restaurant

Josh Barrie picks the very best of what to do in the capital this weekend

Politics

3 w. ago Lilo & Stitch beats Mission Impossible in UK box office battle

Both films were released in cinemas in time for the long bank holiday weekend.

Events

3 w. ago Revealed:The cheapest destination for a weekend away this summer

Ready to escape the UK this summer? New research from Skyscanner has revealed one of the cheapest weekend destinations for Brits in 2025.

Politics

3 w. ago Met Office verdict on when hot weather will return to Manchester after bank holiday washout

Temperatures could soon rise again after a wet bank holiday weekend

Society

3 w. ago Exact date mini heatwave set to hit UK as Caribbean jet stream to bring 25C heat blast

Many Brits suffered a bank holiday weekend washout but weather maps show we are soon set for temperatures to rise again into the mid-20Cs for some areas of the country

Sport

3 w. ago Aldi's £149 reformer Pilates machine causes shopper frenzy– how to get similar for £78

Aldi's SpecialBuy reformer Pilates bed launched over the bank holiday weekend and sold out within minutes

Economics

3 w. ago Tesla sales halve in Europe; markets welcome US delay to EU 50% tariffs – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsEU hopes for quick deal to resolve US trade war after Trump delays 50% tariffsStocks have jumped in London as trading resumes after the Bank Holiday weekend.City investors are relieved that Donald Trump has delayed his threatened hike on EU tariffs to 50% until July, cooling trade war fears. Continue reading...

Economics

3 w. ago Six in hospital after bank holiday weekend of bloodshed on the streets of Greater Manchester

Six stabbings, including two double stabbings, have left six young men with devastating injuries

Events

3 w. ago Supermarket opening times for late May bank holiday weekend 2024

As the May bank holiday was moved to the last Monday of the month in Scotland, many of the country's biggest supermarkets will be open for their usual hours

Economics

3 w. ago Samsung dishes out earphones and Galaxy Watch for free in mega sale

Samsung is handing out a huge accessory bundle for shoppers this bank holiday weekend, but the retailer may surprise you

Technology