bank holiday

Firefighters faced a tricky rescue Firefighters were called to Pleasurewood Hills in Lowestoft after 27 people became trapped on the park’s Wipeout rollercoaster for around three hours. Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service said it was alerted at 1.36pm BST on Bank Holiday Monday, with crews sent to the ride to help those stranded onboard. An […]

2 days ago

After weeks of heatwave comes the thunderstorm Brits have been warned about the bank holiday weather as frequent downpours are predicted on all three days, with gales for some in the south. According to BBC Weather, heavy rain and showers will sweep across parts of the UK each day. While gales may cause problems for […]

5 days ago

England is one of the only countries not to get a day off for its national day. Whether we like to admit it or not, St George’s Day is one of the most divisive days in the English calendar and, despite being a day of national celebration, it is, famously, not a bank holiday. Pretty […]

4 months ago

Two dates are said to be under consideration for the extra day off The government is reportedly planning an extra bank holiday for next summer to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two. According to the Express, plans are in place for a four-day bank holiday weekend in 2025. May 8 […]

1 year ago

Bring it home lads! When England fans were pelting their manager with plastic beer cups after an underwhelming group stage performance, few could imagine they’d be preparing to watch a Euros final featuring Southgate’s squad. Though they have scraped through thanks to a series of late winners and a nervy penalty shoot-out along the way, […]

2 years ago

Bring it home! When England fans were pelting their manager with plastic beer cups after an underwhelming group stage performance, few could imagine they’d be preparing to watch a Euros final featuring Southgate’s squad. Though they have scraped through thanks to a series of late winners and a nervy penalty shoot-out along the way, they […]

2 years ago