Bank Holidays

A controversial new petrol station is on its way to Freckleton after plans were approved by Fylde Council, despite widespread objections from residents. The petrol station will be built on the former Tony's Bodywork & Valeting Ltd site off Preston New Rd.

Controversial plans for new Fylde coast petrol station approved

'Be proud of your achievements' - Lancashire pupils congratulated on GCSE results day

'Be proud of your achievements' - Pupils congratulated on GCSE results

Poulton Market is still operating at reduced capacity with delays to utility works leaving roadworks in place beyond their scheduled completion date.

'We apologise' - Council issues update to market roadworks disruption

The Shark ChillPill, which is the perfect handheld fan for heatwaves, travel and holidays is discounted in the Amazon Prime Day sale.

Shark’s ChillPill kept me cool in 30°C heat and it’s now on sale

Poulton Market

Market stalls limited today - here's why

Meals out needn't break the bank - this offer is a delicious bargain

Families can feed four at Harvester from £45 with this big saving

The Shark ChillPill is the perfect handheld fan for travel, holidays and hot bank holidays.

I tried Shark ChillPill in 30°C heat and it earned bag space

We need more Bank Holidays in the UK, just like the rest of Europe

Wickes landscaping bark chippings come in 100L bags and are currently on a 3 for £30 deal

Wickes bark chippings three for £30 deal for May garden jobs

Romania's Brasov cityscape is a must see.

Ad Feature European road trips rise among Brits ahead of May bank holidays

Creating healthy bedtime habits and encouraging time spent outdoors can both help kids cut back on screen time

9 tips for curbing your child's screen time - before school returns

Congestion has been reported on the northbound M6 between junctions 31 and 27 on August 22

Breaking Motorists facing delays on M6 and M61 as Bank Holiday getaway begins

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Is today a Bank Holiday? When the August 2025 long weekend falls

Aldi May bank holiday time changes revealed.

Aldi bank holiday weekend opening times revealed

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Early May bank holiday 2025 opening hours for Aldi, Tesco, and more

Pharmaceuticals and prescriptions awaiting collection are seen inside a independent chemist shop.

I'm a pharmacist and here's my top tips ahead of the May bank holiday
The North West’s top pharmacist has urged people to order required repeat prescriptions ahead of the May bank holiday.
Ciara Fearn

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Upcoming UK bank holidays - when your next days off work are in 2025

The Easter holidays will impact the opening hours of your doctor's surgery.

Are GPs open over the Easter weekend? What to do if you get sick

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Early Easter benefit payments for 1000s as DWP and HMRC dates moved

St Annes Square Car Park between Orchard Road and Clifton Drive South will be closed until May as part of the St Annes Improvement Project.

Popular car park to close for three months as part of improvements

Members of the public fill The Mall before a flypast during the Queen's Birthday Parade, the Trooping the Colour, as part of Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee celebrations in London in June 2022 (Photo: DANIEL LEAL/POOL/AFP/AFP via Getty Images)

UK to get extra bank holiday in 2025 to mark major historic event

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The confirmed Bank Holiday opening hours of retailers including Tesco

The shortlist for the Uber Eat Restaurant of the Year Award 2023 have been announced. Credit: Sean Gallup/Getty Images

Bank Holiday grocery delivery rules for UberEats

Brewdog will be giving away a free pint of Cold Beer to customers who come wearing shorts this Bank Holiday weekend.

Brewdog will be giving away free pints of beer this Bank Holiday

Bank holiday lawn mowing at the wrong time could land Brits with a £5,000 fine if they break certain rules.

Mowing your lawn over the bank holiday could cost you this much

Tower Circus Russian In-line skaters John, Dennis, Anton, Natalie,Alex, Max and Anatoli sporting their new Tattoo's at the Tattoo studio, Dickson Rd

25 brilliant unseen retro photos of Blackpool in May

Bank Holiday Traffic - best and worst times to travel

Bank holiday traffic: Video explains best and worst times to travel
More than 16m drivers are expected to hit the roads for the first bank holiday weekend - our video explainer reveals the best and worst times to travel if you want to avoid congestion.
Lucinda Herbert

What’s new in H&M this week? Get bank holiday ready with these affordable must-have items (H&M)

Get bank holiday ready with affordable items from H&M

Schools across the UK are preparing to break up for the Christmas holidays (Photo: Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

When do schools close for Christmas 2023? Date pupils are off for Xmas

McDonald’s is slashing the price of a popular menu item for one day only.

McDonald’s slashes price of popular item by 50% - but not for long

B&Q

Spring bank holiday opening times for B&Q, Homebase and Wickes

Here’s when all the major supermarkets will be open this May bank holiday

When supermarkets will be open this May bank holiday - full list

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‘Double trouble’ on roads as 32m bank holiday road trips planned

On Easter Sunday it is customary to eat chocolate eggs

Why we eat Easter eggs on Easter Sunday - traditions explained

Lidl has released when it best to go shopping for them Easter essentials to avoid the crowds

Lidl reveals best times to go shopping for Easter to avoid queues

The model railway in Thornton will no longer run after FSME decided to retire. photo: Linda Adams

End of the line for Thornton's miniature train

Blackpool's heritage trams had their first run of the season at the weekend, when a selection of vintage vehicles operated between the Pleasure Beach and Little Bispham.
Tower tram stop. PIC BY ROB LOCK
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Resort's famous historic trams out in force

Shoppers get in line for the opening of the Aldi store in Poulton

Huge queues as crowds gather for opening of new Poulton supermarket

Hilary Fletcher, from the heritage centre on Henry Street, Lytham

Exhibition showcases artist Ann's paintings

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