3 h. ago May bank holiday weekend opening times for Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's and Morrisons

Supermarket opening times are dependent on where you are in the UK for your Early May bank holiday weekend - here are all the details

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3 h. ago May bank holiday weekend opening times for B&Q, Homebase, B&M and Home Bargains

If you're planning some DIY over the bank holiday weekend, it's worth being aware of when some of the UK's biggest DIY stores will be open for you to browse and shop

Economics

8 h. ago Enjoy homemade frozen treats this heatwave as Cuisinart slashes £100 off 'instant' ice

Enjoy frozen treats with family and friends this bank holiday weekend, without paying extortinate prices at your local ice-cream shop as Cuisinart have axed their ice-cream maker by a massive £100

Society

8 h. ago The beautiful Greater Manchester park with ice cream and cocktails to visit this bank holiday

The region boasts a number of beautiful parks, woodlands and green spaces, but there's one in particular that's easy to get to by car and public transport

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13 h. ago Is the warm weather over for May bank holiday? Watch the Met Office’s video forecast for bank holiday weekend

The Met Office says a cold front will move over the UK.

Society

13 h. ago Weekend Wishlist: 12 fashion and beauty buys our team is coveting this Bank Holiday

This Bank holiday we have our eyes on everything from a new dress to skincare must-haves, but shoppers will need to be quick if they want to bag them

Economics

13 h. ago Covid vaccine: Brits warned of risk this Bank Holiday weekend as cases continue to surge

Covid cases in the UK are rising week-on-week 🚨

Events

13 h. ago Why does sweat make people horny in UK heatwave? Expert explains Salophilia fetish

EXCLUSIVE: Brits are set to get their swoon on as temperatures continue to soar this Bank Holiday weekend - and we've chatted to an expert to find out just why libidos increase

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16 h. ago Brits could spend £512million fixing botched DIY projects this Bank Holiday

Nearly five million Brits fear their DIY efforts will go pear-shaped this Bank Holiday - with £512 million potentially needed to put things right after an amateur cock up.

Economics

16 h. ago Bank Holiday airport delay warning marks start of chaotic summer for travel

‘We strongly advise you to avoid travelling if you can’ – LNER to passengers hoping to travel between York and Doncaster on Friday

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17 h. ago 'Brilliant' Amazon garden gazebo that gives 'years of use' drops to £54 in time for bank holiday

'Brilliant quality, great party tent - had a garden party, everyone loved it, so easy to put up and take down. Great value too.'

Economics

17 h. ago Worst times to travel this bank holiday weekend and road and rail routes to avoid revealed

More than 17 million leisure trips by car expected while key London stations will be closed

Transport

17 h. ago Gardeners who trim hedges over bank holiday weekend could face prison

Spring is in full swing and many gardeners will be getting back outside and getting on with some essential maintenance - but there's a law to be aware of during certain months

Events

17 h. ago The Bank Holiday weekend begins early! Brits make most of the 26C heat by enjoying a FOUR

Congestion levels on roads in major cities including London and Birmingham were significantly higher than normal for a Friday morning as holiday and commuter traffic combined during the rush-hour.

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18 h. ago The heat is still on! Britain will bask in 26C temperatures after wildfires on the hottest ever May 1

A temperature of 29.3C (84.7F) yesterday made it the UK's warmest day of 2025 so far for the fourth day in a row after highs of 26.7C (80.1F) on Wednesday and 24.9C (76.8F) on Tuesday.

Events

19 h. ago Shell profits fall as big oil faces slump in prices; UK cuts NatWest stake below 2% – business live

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as FTSE 100 oil company profits drop 28% to $5.5bnStock markets have gained across Europe, as investors welcomed signs of a possible thaw in the trade war between the US and China.Germany’s Dax gained 1.2% in the early trades, while France’s Cac 40 was up 1.4% – after both were closed over the May Day bank holiday. The Stoxx 600 index, which tracks big companies across Europe, rose by 0.9%. The FTSE 100 was up 0.9%.“The US has recently taken the initiative on many occasions to convey information to China through relevant parties, saying it hopes to talk with China,” the statement said, adding that Beijing was “evaluating this”.“Attempting to use talks as a pretext to engage in coercion and extortion would not work,” it said.This optimism has continued overnight after China’s Ministry of Commerce said that it’s evaluating trade talks with the US. The ministry said this comes as “the US has recently sent messages to C...

Economics

19 h. ago The heat is still on with 26C hot weather today after wildfires on hottest

A temperature of 29.3C (84.7F) yesterday made it the UK's warmest day of 2025 so far for the fourth day in a row after highs of 26.7C (80.1F) on Wednesday and 24.9C (76.8F) on Tuesday.

Society

20 h. ago Met Office gives 'markedly different' bank holiday weather verdict

Thursday was the hottest day of 2025 so far, as temperatures hit 29.3C

Society

22 h. ago Bank holiday expected to be cooler after Brits sizzled in record

Hopeful Brits dreaming of spending their bank holiday weekend under some more sizzling sun could be left disappointed days after temperatures soared in a record-breaking fashion

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28 h. ago Bank holiday weekend to bring cooler weather after hottest day of the year

Dry weather is expected for most people but temperatures will drop across the UK.

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