Magilligan in County Londonderry has hit 24.5C, beating the previous high of 23.8C at Bannagher which is in the same county.

Today is the August bank holiday and it marks the last long weekend before Christmas in England and Wales - but what bank holiday dates are coming up in 2026?

As the UK basks in another hot summer's day this bank holiday Monday, highs of 26C (79F) have been seen across north-east ...

For instance, in April there are two bank holidays - Good Friday (April 3) and Easter Monday (April 6). If annual leave is ...

THE August Bank Holiday is here and shops have revealed their opening hours. Some stores will give staff a well-deserved ...

Aldi stores will be open from 8am to 8pm on Monday 25 August. However, stores in Scotland will close at the usual time of ...

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There are long delays on the road this Bank Holiday Monday. There are delays with people's plans in disarray after major ...