bank holiday

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James Webber, recycling and infrastructure manager at Vale of Glamorgan council, said the heatwave and bank holiday meant it was a "gold weekend" for Barry Island.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

People have been urged to stay away from a flooded quarry where the water has a pH level "comparable to bleach", following a surge in visitors over the bank holiday weekend.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Al Wallis, owner of the The Sandwich Bar in Looe, said the cost of living crisis had made it a challenging time but the influx of holidaymakers over the bank holiday "makes a big difference".

From BBC • May 26, 2026

The bank holiday weekend saw beaches across the country packed with visitors as many made the most of the sunshine.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

They do not have them, I suppose, on an English bank holiday?

From The Good Comrade by Betts, Anna Whelan