5 h. ago ‘Welcome rain’ forecast on Bank Holiday weekend after 30 dry days in parts of UK

Spring has so far been sunny and dry with above average sunshine and temperatures reaching the mid to high 20Cs.

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6 h. ago Weekend Wishlist: 9 best bank holiday fashion and beauty finds from our shopping team

Kickstart the long weekend with a treat from the likes of All Saints, Nobody's Child and New Look

Economics

7 h. ago Five huge events happening in Greater Manchester this bank holiday weekend you may not know about

Manchester is set to be busy this weekend with flower shows...

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7 h. ago Which London Underground and Overground stations and lines are closed this Bank Holiday weekend?

A mixture of London Underground and Overground lines as well as National Rail services will be impacted by engineering works over the Bank Holiday weekend

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9 h. ago Echo Dot and Fire Sticks reduced in flash Amazon sale ahead of bank holiday weekend

The limited-time deals are available to shop online now, but won't be around for long

Economics

10 h. ago Met Office warns 'big shift' coming after weeks of dry weather

The Met Office has warned that some parts of the UK could see hail and thunderstorms this bank holiday weekend

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10 h. ago Where it will rain most in Wales this weekend and when according to the Met Office

Most of Wales will be hit with heavy rain for much of the bank holiday weekend

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10 h. ago Check for unclaimed cash over bank holiday to boost household income by up to £4,300

The bank holiday weekend is the perfect time to make sure you are not missing out on an income top-up.

Economics

11 h. ago What's on in Dumfries and Galloway this spring bank holiday weekend

The dry weather may be ending, but that won’t dampen the spirits with lots going on.

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11 h. ago Britain's best pubs and beer gardens revealed in new ranking

As the late May Bank Holiday weekend arrives, many Brits will be keen to head to the pub for a drink. It's the perfect time of year to catch some rays in a pub garden. These are the best...

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14 h. ago UK weather: Met Office warns of heavy rain over Bank Holiday weekend before temperatures soar to 23C

Met Office warns UK weather finally turns this week following one of warmest springs on record and driest start to season in nearly six decades

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16 h. ago Best and worst times to travel according to motoring experts this bank holiday weekend

The RAC and transport analysts Inrix have warned of a potential ‘double dose of delays’ with the bank holiday weekend preceding half term

Transport

18 h. ago Full list of the 45 counties to see glorious 27C mini heatwave coming in days

Parts of England and Wales - as far north as Lancashire and West Yorkshire - will enjoy a splendid period of weather, but first a wet and windy bank holiday weekend looms

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19 h. ago RAC reveals worst day for bank holiday traffic as rail passengers also face crippling delays

Bank holiday traffic is expected to be heavy this weekend, particularly along the usual hotspots of the M25 around London and all routes to the Southwest of England

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25 h. ago UK set for washout Bank Holiday weekend but it won't stop Brits doing one tradition

The weather doesn't look like it'll be playing ball this weekend, with heavy rain expected. But despite the setback, plenty of Brits will still be perservering with their BBQ

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32 h. ago Rare May nor'easter brings rain and chance of snow to New England before Memorial Day

An unusual May nor’easter is soaking New England and threatening to bring snow to higher elevations as the states prepared for the Memorial Day holiday weekend

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36 h. ago UK weather: Met Office warns of heavy rain over Bank Holiday weekend but temperatures will soar to 23C next week

Met Office warns UK weather finally turns this week following one of warmest springs on record and driest start to season in nearly six decades

Events

40 h. ago Petal power: central London cycle lane lined with tulip wands made from recycled plastic

Cycling festival being held across capital, from Hounslow and Hammersmith to Hackney, over Bank Holiday weekend

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45 h. ago May half term 2025 in Wales: 14 things to do in and around Cardiff

There is so much to enjoy in May half term 2025 in and near Cardiff, including Helios at Dyffryn Gardens, BFF holiday club at Insole Court and Elvis rock & roll weekend in Cardiff Bay

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45 h. ago Britain's worst drivers: Moment motorists leave other road users inches from death as they run red lights, mount pavements and perform dangerous overtakes in shocking dashcam videos

Experts at dash cam firm Nextbase, who compiled the footage, fear impatience on the roads is likely to spike in huge traffic jams during the upcoming bank holiday weekend.

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