5 h. ago Trafford Centre and Arndale opening hours for late May bank holiday 2025

Opening times for the Trafford Centre and Manchester Arndale may change over the bank holiday

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6 h. ago Full list of all late May bank holiday opening hours for major supermarkets and retailers revealed: Tesco, ASDA, Aldi and more

Supermarkets across the country will be adjusting their hours for the occasion, with most chains operating reduced schedules on the Monday itself.

Economics

25 h. ago Nathaniel Parker performs Anthem for Doomed Youth Poem by Wilfred Owen – video

The actor reads a poem in memory of Derek Jarman, who was the first director to cast him in a film - as Wilfred Owen in War Requiem. 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• Susan Wokoma performs What If This Road by Sheenagh Pugh – video Continue reading...

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34 h. ago May 2025 bank holiday supermarket opening times including Tesco, Aldi and Asda

Here’s everything you need to know about when supermarkets are open and closed on the late May bank holiday next week on Monday, May 26

Economics

49 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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3 d. ago Stephen Mangan performs I See You Dancing, Father by Brendan Kennelly – video

The actor reads a poem in memory of his father: "I like to think of the younger, happier man." 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• Helena Bonham Carter performs Don’t Let That Horse by Lawrence Ferlinghetti – video Continue reading...

Culture

3 d. ago Supermarket May bank holiday 2025 opening times for Aldi, M&S, Tesco and Asda

Here are all the confirmed opening hours for supermarkets across Scotland during the May bank holiday on Monday, May 26.

Economics

3 d. 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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6 d. ago Brace for Bank Holiday chaos: Warning 20 million cars will hit the roads each day as map reveals travel hotspots you should avoid

Congestion this weekend is likely to be localised around attractions, retail parks, town centres and coastal areas - with half of journeys in Britain set to be under 50 miles, according to The AA.

Events

6 d. ago Our perfect slice of Portugal: a family holiday on ‘the best beach in the world’

With a stunning coastline, brilliant surfing and a B&B in the forest, this quiet corner north of the Algarve makes for an idyllic break‘I declare this the best beach in the world,” my youngest son shouts, leaping from a three-metre-high dune on to the soft, golden sand. We’ve come to Praia de Monte Clérigo to watch the sun sink into the sea, and stumble upon a bay ripe for play with a babbling brook, rock pools, gentle swell, towering cliffs and rolling dunes. As I gaze across to colourful fishers’ cottages circling a simple beach bar, I can’t help but agree; this could indeed be the world’s best beach.“Why’s it so empty?” my son asks. It’s a good question, given the beauty of our surroundings, but we soon realise that having the place to ourselves is a common occurance on our slow adventure exploring Portugal’s least-populated coastline. Continue reading...

Society

8 d. ago Interrail passes are free for kids – so I borrowed my niece for a rail tour of Europe’s great cities

It took a few adjustments on both sides – she wasn’t keen on snails or Rembrandt – but after seeing Paris, Berlin and Venice, she wants to go again next yearA year ago, I discovered a bit of a travel hack – that if accompanied by an adult (obviously) children under the age of 12 can explore Europe by train for absolutely zilch. Profoundly susceptible to any sort of bargain, even those that promise a net deficit in the long run, I determined to take advantage of Interrail’s generous offer, despite lacking dependents of the specified vintage.Sourcing someone under 12 was far easier than I’d imagined. When I lodged an enquiry about my 10-year-old niece, asking if Annabelle might be available for an Interrailing stint at Easter, my brother couldn’t sign her up fast enough. (Though he did insist on some caveats: in bed by 10pm, out of bed by 9am, and no watching sweary Gordon Ramsay shows). Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Scotland holiday parks celebrate TripAdvisor Traveller's Choice Award wins

Four Parkdean Resorts holiday parks in Scotland are celebrating winning Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards for 2025. Eyemouth, Grannie’s Heilan’ Hame, Nairn Lochloy, and Sundrum Castle Holiday Parks each won the prestigious awards, which recognise the top 10% of businesses that consistently earn positive reviews and honour select accommodations, attractions and restaurants which demonstrate a commitment to hospitality excellence.

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9 d. ago 7 of the best places to visit in Cyprus for a holiday in 2025

The Mediterranean island of Cyprus offers much more than a good beach holiday, with vineyards, mountain hiking trails and ancient sites to discover

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1 week ago Bank Holiday benefits and pension payments dates for May 2025

DWP will deliver payments on a different day than normal due to the bank holiday later this month

Economics

3 w. ago Trafford Centre and Arndale opening hours for Bank Holiday Monday

Store and restaurant opening times may change over the May bank holiday in Manchester Arndale and the Trafford Centre

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3 w. ago May bank holiday supermarket opening hours – full list including Tesco, Asda, Aldi, Sainsbury’s and more

Here is a list of when the major UK supermarkets are operating this bank holiday Monday

Economics

3 w. ago Cinco de Mayo 2025: What is the Mexican holiday and how to celebrate it in London?

Cinco de Mayo literally translates as Fifth of May and is a chance to enjoy all things Mexican

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3 w. ago Best walks in the Lake District: Beautiful lakeside hiking routes and where to stay

Here are some of the best walks and hiking routes in one of the UK’s most popular holiday and hiking destinations, the Lake District, for 2025

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3 w. ago The best holidays to book for June 2025, from coastal Corsica to train rides through Canada

Whether walking the wild west coast of Wales or holing up in the Lazio countryside, there’s jet-setting and staycations to boot at the start of the summer season

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4 w. 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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