May Bank Holiday
Coverage of May Bank Holiday in the Nexus archive.
- Britain braces for busy roads as May bank holiday temperatures set to pass 30C
Nearly 19 million drivers are expected to use UK roads over the May bank holiday weekend, with temperatures forecast to exceed 30C in some areas. Coastal roads and the Port of Dover are predicted to experience heavy congestion, while border check delays are adding to holiday traffic.
- Britain braced for 'exceptional' heatwave with temperatures set to hit 33C on hottest May bank holiday ever - as heat health alerts issued across UK
Britain is preparing for an exceptional heatwave with temperatures expected to reach 33°C during what could be the hottest May bank holiday on record. Heat health alerts have been issued across the UK in response to the severe weather conditions.
- Heavy traffic expected as RAC predicts busiest bank holiday for motorists in years
The UK is expected to see its busiest May bank holiday traffic in years, with over 19 million car trips predicted despite high fuel prices and poor weather. Engineering works are also causing railway disruptions.
- Britain will be hotter than Ibiza and Rome as temperatures soar to 24C by end of week - before May Bank Holiday brings sunshine and showers
Britain is expected to experience temperatures of 24°C by the end of the week, surpassing those in Ibiza and Rome. The May Bank Holiday will bring a mix of sunshine and showers.