Blackpool Pleasure Beach to open out of hours this bank holiday weekend

A new boutique hotel is set to open in Prestwick above the town's legendary Taj Bar & Kitchen.

I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here winner and Made In Chelsea star Sam Thompson appears to have spent his bank holiday weekend in hospital after he shared a cryptic post on social media.

If you're on the hunt for a new spring scent, now's the time to bag a bargain. We've spotted an incredible deal on a top-rated Marc Jacobs perfume that could save you over £50.

Just Eat UK is extending its Freebie Friday offers for the entire late May Bank Holiday weekend, giving food lovers the chance to score freebies from popular chains over the four-day period. Until Monday, May 27, Brits can enjoy free food from McDonald's, Greggs, Burger King, Pizza Hut and TGI Fridays all day long.To be eligible for the freebies, customers must meet a certain minimum spend.This includes spending at least £10 for a free McDonalds hash brown, £15 for a Greggs Sausage Roll, or £30 for Bella Italia Garlic Dough Balls.

A "really fun" Scottish amusement park is currently available to book at a bargain price ahead of the bank holiday weekend.

Perfume fans are gushing over a 'beautiful' perfume that they insist gets them compliments all year long. Maison Margiela's Lazy Sunday Morning has built up a loyal fanbase - and when spending £80 you can nab a second fragrance from the brand for free.

Greater Manchester is set for a stormy Bank Holiday weekend as the clouds roll in - which could have an impact on Manchester City's plans for a bus parade on Sunday to celebrate its fourth successive Premier League title.

Upgrading to the newest iPhone or Galaxy smartphone doesn't come cheap but this bank holiday Samsung has launched a huge sale on its newest S24 range. And after applying a 'lesser-known-about' loophole to the sale tech experts say shoppers will be able to get the £799 model for as little as £19.

The Spring bank holiday on Monday signifies a three-day weekend for millions across the nation.

The bank holiday weekend is almost upon us, and while many dream of lie-ins and sunshine-filled barbecues, for nearly half of the nation (42%)*, it's business as usual.

Rebecca Rubin Senior Film and Media Reporter “Garfiosa”? “Furiofield”? Whatever the portmanteau for this Memorial Day weekend’s dual release of “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” and “The Garfield Movie,” the two newcomers are aiming to jolt the sluggish summer season. (“Barbenheimer” it is not, but exhibitors will take what they can get as overall ticket sales remain roughly 20% behind 2023.) “Furiosa,” the fifth entry in director George Miller’s post-apocalyptic “Mad Max” series, looks to lead the way with $40 million to $45 million from 3,750 venues over the four-day holiday weekend. Sony’s animated “The Garfield Movie” should trail in second with $30 million to $35 million from 4,000 venues between Friday and Monday.

Payments from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) are set to change for millions of people this month, with many able to enjoy the May bank holiday with some extra cash in their pockets.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced that on Monday, May 27 all Jobcentre Plus offices and phone lines will be closed due to the Spring bank holiday. It has also confirmed people due to receive a scheduled payment on that day will instead see the money land in their bank account on Friday, May 24.

MGM/Imax’s The Blue Angels lands a hefty $1.3 million on just 255 domestic Imax screens from limited showtimes in the large format exhibitor’s exclusive theatrical engagement. The Paul Crowder film, with Glen Powell and Bad Robot as producers, follows the Navy’s famed demonstration flying squadron. It also “ushers in a new era for IMAX Documentaries, or Docu-busters,” the company said. It’s no. 9 at the domestic box office

The next bank holiday takes place on May 27 which means some people will receive their scheduled State Pension or benefit payment early. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has already published updated payment date details for Tax Credits and Child Benefit, while the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and Social Security Scotland are expected to announce similar changes soon.

In just a couple of weeks, some DWP benefit payments including Universal Credit and PIP are set to be paid early.

As spring turns to summer this bank holiday weekend, those looking to spruce up their garden will be delighted to find the iconic hanging egg chair is back in season - with Dunelm offering a massive 20 percent off the popular product.

The Met Office has issued thunderstorm warnings across the UK for bank holiday Monday. The yellow warnings, which covers parts of England, Scotland, and Wales, are in force for most of the afternoon and evening.

A popular Philips air fryer that has been hailed as the 'perfect' buy by shoppers is currently £40 off in a special bank holiday deal at Currys.

If you're planning a chilled Bank Holiday weekend, chances are you'll be scrolling through your phone. If something catches your eye that you'd like to get your hands on ASAP, there are some retailers offering click and collect in just an hour.The way we spend our Bank Holiday weekends largely depends on the weather. If the sun's out, many of us will be dusting off the garden furniture, firing up the barbecues, and hosting impromptu gatherings in our gardens with family and friends.