3 h. ago Bank Holiday weekend weather: Heavy rain forecast for most of UK

A Met Office meteorologist said it will be a ‘wetter end to the final week of spring’

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4 h. ago Brits face Bank Holiday Glumday as they're battered by wind, rain and even floods

Humidity will soar before ‘longer spells of rain’ will arrive on Tuesday with ‘fresher’ winds driving down temperatures, and some places have been warned of flooding

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8 h. ago Amazon shoppers race to buy £14 Fire TV Sticks in Bank Holiday flash deal

This new under £15 price beats out Amazon's best ever Black Friday price of £24.99

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9 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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10 h. ago 25 stunning pictures of Manchester Flower Festival in bloom as event takes over city centre this Bank Holiday

Manchester is in full bloom this weekend with free floral trails and things to do

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10 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

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11 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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11 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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13 h. ago Universal Credit payment boost to land in bank accounts today

Payments that were due on Monday 26 May will now arrive this week on Friday 23 May

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13 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

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13 h. ago Olly Murs cancels Manchester and Birmingham shows over 'upsetting' health scare: 'I'm hurting big time'

Fans with tickets for Murs’ London O2 Arena gig on Sunday face an anxious wait after the gigs were cancelled

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13 h. ago Kneecap's 'secret' London show met with police presence after tickets sold in seconds

Met Police officers could be seen entering the 100 Club on Oxford Street in central London on May 22 where rap trio Kneecap had announced a surprise sold-out gig on Thursday night

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13 h. ago Susan Wokoma performs What If This Road by Sheenagh Pugh – video

The Enola Holmes actor shares a poem in memory of her mother. The film is part of a series to mark Celebration Day 2025 – a new annual moment, held on the last bank holiday Monday of May, to honour and celebrate those who have shaped our lives but are no longer with us. Directed by Oliver Parker at Abbey Road Studios, curated by Allie Esiri and published exclusively by the Guardian. On Celebration Day, join in by sharing your memories using #ShareYourStar• ‘He lived inside poetry’: Toby Jones and Helena Bonham Carter perform poems in memory of lost loved ones• Stephen Mangan performs I See You Dancing, Father by Brendan Kennelly – video Continue reading...

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14 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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14 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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14 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.

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14 h. ago Top Tech: Argos Bank Holiday sale cuts up to 50% off Apple, Samsung, Shark and more

Argos has brought back its Big Red Event has seen prices slashed up to 50% on countless tech products including Samsung tablets, LG TVs and Apple iPhones

Economics

15 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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15 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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15 h. ago DWP tells claimants to 'contact us straight away' in major payment update

The Department for Work and Pensions issued an alert on Friday, May 23, ahead of the upcoming bank holiday as they urged claiments

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