8 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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28 h. ago NHS 'be safe' warning ahead of 'mini heatwave' as temperatures set to hit 27C

Health bosses have urged people in the North West to "take precautions" to stay safe ahead of a spell of "very hot weather"

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34 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.

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5 d. ago London weather: Mini heatwave on the way as temperature set to hit 26C next week

The Met Office is forecasting temperatures in the mid-20s in the capital by the middle of next week

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5 d. ago Exact date 'mini heatwave' set to arrive in UK as temperatures reach balmy 22C

Major cities across the UK are set to be greeted with beautiful hot weather in just a few days - as forecasts have revealed the exact day a 'mini heatwave' will start

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8 d. ago Exact date mini heatwave set to hit UK as Brits finally wave goodbye to April showers

Warm temperatures above 20C are set to make a return to the UK soon, according to new forecasts, while a mix of sunshine and showers will continue after the Easter bank holiday

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9 d. ago Full list of bank holidays still to come after Easter in Scotland in 2025

As people enjoy the Easter Sunday, many are already planning their next chance for a break in 2025.

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9 d. ago Full list of Scottish Councils that will observe a holiday on Easter Monday in 2025

Easter Monday isn’t a nationwide bank holiday in Scotland, but some councils do observe it.

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1 week ago Is Easter Monday a bank holiday in Scotland? Here are all the Scottish councils which recognise the holiday

In Scotland, Easter Monday isn’t a nationwide bank holiday – though some local authorities do observe the holiday.

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1 week ago Are Good Friday and Easter Sunday bank holidays in Scotland?

Easter Monday is the day after Jesus rose from the dead, according to the Bible. But is it a bank holiday in Scotland?

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2 w. ago DWP confirms early State Pension and benefit payments for some people this week

Full list of DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland payments changes due to Easter bank holiday weekend.

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3 w. ago UK weather: 'Mini heatwave' forecast maps show huge temperature spikes this week

The UK is set for a 'mini heatwave' as glorious dry and sunny weather continues this week - forecast maps show temperatures could be rising above 20C again very soon

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3 w. ago Glorious sunshine forecast as Manchester set to be hotter than Tenerife

Manchester is set for lovely weather as the country sees a 'mini-heatwave'

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3 w. ago UK weather: 'Mini heatwave' forecast as temperatures set to spike in 92 counties

Weather forecasters expect temperatures across the UK to rise once again in just a few days' time, with heat maps turning red to indicate the arrival of above average conditions

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3 w. ago UK weather: Snow storm forecast maps show 2 inches will fall after mini heatwave

The mini-heatwave currently bringing balmy temperatures to the UK looks set to end in a few days' time as weather maps suggest an Atlantic storm could bring as much as two inches of snow to some parts of the country

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3 w. ago Is Easter Monday a bank holiday in Scotland? How the holiday dates differ across UK

Scotland fairs well when it comes to bank holidays this year but dates do differ slightly across the UK

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3 w. ago UK weather: Atlantic storm forecast as torrential rain set to end ‘mini heatwave’

The middle of the month is set to be hit by a deluge of rain from an Atlantic storm bringing several mms up and down the UK, with several major cities set to be hit

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3 w. ago UK weather: Met Office heat maps show at least 45 areas will hit 20C or more this week

Our sunniest March leads into our first mini-heatwave as parts of the UK is set to reach highs of 20C on Thursday and 21C on Friday, with Brits receiving warnings of high UV levels

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last month Exact time Scotland set for mini heatwave as temperatures to be 'as hot as Barcelona'

A mini-heatwave is set to arrive after what feels like years of blistering winds and heavy downpour.

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