65 h. ago Where did April Fools’ Day come from? The tradition explained

From France to Iceland to the United States, April Fools’ Day is a full 24 hours of practical jokes, elaborate hoaxes and sticky notes

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3 d. ago Parents have until the end of today to sign up for free childcare hours amid major changes

Parents have until the end of today to apply for free childcare hours throughout the month of April

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3 d. ago 'Best city in the world' to visit is just one hour from the UK and 21C in April

Toulouse, the fourth largest city in France, is known as the 'Pink City' due to its terracotta brick buildings, and it's been named one of the best cities to visit in 2025

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6 d. ago Insanely beautiful European seaside village still 20C in April just 4 hours from UK

A family friendly beach, a vibrant mix of culture and a laid back vibe makes this seaside resort a hit with Brits all year round

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6 d. ago UK weather: 'Beast from the East 3' to batter Brits with two inches of snow per hour

GFS weather modelling maps predict snow could start to fall in the early hours of April 8, bringing intense flurries to the south-west of England, southern parts of Wales, and eastern parts of Northern Ireland

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8 d. ago Supermarket opening times for Easter: Tesco, Asda, Lidl and more

People will need to stock up on food and drink for the four-day Easter weekend. Here are revised supermarket opening hours for April 17 to April 20

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1 week ago Insanely beautiful European island looks like the Carribbean but is just 3 hours from UK

From white sandy beaches to lush mountains and quaint towns, this tiny EU island wouldn't look out of place if it was picked up and moved over to the Caribbean - but it's only three hours from the UK

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3 w. ago Beautiful island paradise six hours from UK has 28C heat and hardly any tourists

Cape Verde, in the Atlantic Ocean, offers the perfect spring destination with temperatures of up to 28C in April, 26C on average, and eight to 10 hours of sunshine per day

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3 w. ago Comedian who called Puerto Rico ‘floating island of garbage’ at Trump rally gets Netflix deal

Tony Hinchcliffe will host three comedy specials and a one-hour standup slot for the streaming giant, starting in April

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3 w. ago Comedian who called Puerto Rico a ‘floating island of garbage’ at Trump rally gets Netflix deal

Tony Hinchcliffe will host three comedy specials and a one-hour standup slot for the streaming giant, starting in April

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