1 hour ago Gardeners urged to move their plant pots this week as UK set for 30C sizzle

The hot weather set to hit the UK this Bank Holiday weekend could see temperatures reach 24C, perfect for a beach trip or a barbecue. But gardeners have been warned to move their potted plants

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5 h. ago Wrexham throwing Bank Holiday weekend promotion party as cost of tickets announced

Wrexham are hosting a celebration event at the Racecourse Ground after securing promotion to the Championship, featuring live music and the player of the season awards

Economics

6 h. ago Major changes to Scotland bank holidays announced for 2026 and 2027

The upcoming bank holidays in 2025 are set for a shake up across the UK and will not fall on the same dates in 2026 and 2027

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7 h. ago Worst times to travel this May Day bank holiday weekend as RAC warns of 'hectic' roads

Drivers are planning 17 million getaway trips which is a million more than last year

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8 h. ago RAC issues bank holiday traffic warning with one million more drivers to hit the roads

These are the times and locations where the traffic is expected to be at its worst

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10 h. ago Teeth whitening powder with 'amazing results' less than £18 in bank holiday deal

MySweetSmile has discounted its teeth whitening kits for one weekend only

Economics

11 h. ago Revealed: Map shows worst traffic hotspots for May bank holiday as Brits brace for double whammy of chaos on the roads and rails

The worst jams on Friday are expected in the late afternoon and evening when holiday and commuter traffic combine - with motorists urged by experts at the RAC to travel before 10am.

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25 h. ago Bank Holiday travel: Londoners face disruption with no trains to run from Euston on Sunday or Monday

Network Rail will carry out work to replace track on sections of line between Euston and Milton Keynes

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26 h. ago Everything you need to know for next years UK bank holiday shake

The UK typically has eight bank holidays each year

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27 h. ago Chelsea and Liverpool fans braced for travel chaos as transport shuts down for bank holiday

Liverpool fans heading to London on public transport for Sunday's Premier League match against Chelsea are in for a nasty surprise, with a number of transport issues making the journey horrible

Sport

30 h. ago DWP benefit and pensions payment dates for May Day bank holiday

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed the dates when people claiming benefits will be paid over the upcoming May bank holidays

Economics

31 h. ago Tunes on the Bay Festival takes shape on Swansea Beach as excitement builds for Bank Holiday weekend

We now have a first glimpse of what the festival on the beach will feel like as work takes place to set up the event ahead of the first acts performing on May 2, through to May 4

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32 h. ago Bank holiday changes as Boxing Day moves and extra days are added

This year, the next nationwide bank holidays will take place on Monday, May 5, as well as Monday, May 26, and on December 25 and December 26

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32 h. ago When are the May bank holidays in Scotland as mini heatwave set to start?

We've broken down the upcoming May bank holidays by Scotland's council areas

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36 h. ago Popular city centre bar will give away HUNDREDS of free pints this Bank Holiday weekend

Free pints and merch are up for grabs

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52 h. ago Major Scots airport allows passengers to keep electronics and liquids in bags

Installation of cutting edge scanners completes £24m upgrade

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57 h. ago Disruption warning as airport staff go on strike for Bank Holiday weekend

Hundreds of employees are to walk out on Friday and Monday

Events

58 h. ago DWP confirms early State Pension and benefit payments due to bank holiday next week

Full list of DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland payments changes due to bank holidays in May.

Economics

4 d. ago Our wine expert reveals the best bank holidays toasts, including a £9 'revolutionary' white wine sold in a aluminium bottle

Charlotte's bank holiday toasts

Economics

4 d. ago Government bank holiday update with eight more before end of 2025

The government has confirmed when and where the rest of this year's bank holidays will take place, but there are no plans to introduce any extra bank holidays in 2025

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