Easter

Helena Mellenchip, willow sculptor

I create life-size animals out of twigs - watch how I make them

“School holidays can put a lot of pressure on parents’ wallets, but there are so many amazing activities families can enjoy without spending a fortune,” says Dan Evans, money-saving expert at hotukdeals.com

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Helena Mellenchip with one of her willow sculptures at Lytham Hall

Meet the willow artist behind 'mesmerising' sculpture trail

Multiple chocolate bars piled up against a black background

New chocolate bar to be launched this weekend

Picture shows Luis Fernando Rocha Silva, 7, his mother, Mirian Lira, 32, and his sister, Evelyn Fernanda, 13. Luis Fernando died after eating a poisoned Easter egg and his mother and sister are in critical condition in Imperatriz, Brazil. (Newsflash/NX)

Two children die from poisoned Easter eggs 'sent by jealous woman'

Pope Francis has died, a senior Vatican official has announced - and US Vice President JD Vance was his last visitor. (Photo: @VP/X)

US Vice President last worldwide leader to meet Pope before his death

The bank holiday weekend will end with cloud and rain for much of the UK, the Met Office has forecast. (Photo: Ben Birchall/PA Wire)

Latest weather forecast for Easter Monday - as conditions to 'improve'

Most UK supermarkets were closed over the Easter bank holiday weekend, however many will be open again today (Monday 21 April). (Photo: Getty Images)

Are supermarkets open today on Easter Monday?

Mallard ducklings and mother in the Wesley Brook, Shifnal, Shropshire.

Watch: 12 adorable ducklings slide down gentle waterfall to reach mum

Shopping bags.

Easter Monday opening hours for UK shopping centres

The exact amount of time you can keep Easter lamb in the fridge.

The exact amount of time you can keep Easter lamb in the fridge

The Prince and Princess of Wales at the annual Commonwealth Day Service of Celebration at Westminster Abbey in March

Prince and Princess of Wales won't attend Easter Sunday church service

Met Office weather forecast for Easter Sunday and Monday to bring “mixed fortunes”

“Mixed fortunes”: Weather forecast for Easter Sunday and Monday

Three ticket-holders scoop £1m each in Easter Lotto jackpot rolldown

Three ticket-holders scoop £1m each in Easter Lotto jackpot rolldown

Over the years, Catherine, Princess of Wales has favoured blue for the Easter Sunday service

Kate Middleton to miss Easter Sunday 2025, a look back at her outfits

A woman lays near to a blooming cherry blossom tree, as she reads her book.

Watch: Temperatures forecast across the UK for Easter Sunday
Here’s the temperatures forecast by the Met Office across the UK on Easter Sunday.
Jessica Martin

Easter eggs can be potentially fatal if eaten by our dogs/

The life-threatening warning signs your dog has eaten chocolate

Cars queue at check-in to board ferries at the Port of Dover in Kent

Travel chaos predicted for Easter bank holiday

UK’s most budget-friendly supermarkets for Easter shopping ranked

UK’s most budget-friendly supermarkets for Easter shopping ranked

The top 10 places to visit for fish and chips in the UK on Good Friday

The top 10 places to visit for fish and chips in the UK on Good Friday

A flood warning road sign on a partially submerged road (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)

Rain warning issued for parts of England

Good Friday supermarket hours: When UK stores close and opening times

Supermarket opening and closing times on Good Friday

Over 150 beaches in the UK have been slapped with sewage alerts ahead of the Easter bank holiday weekend. (Photo: Getty Images)

Over 150 UK beaches hit with sewage alerts ahead of Easter weekend

Holiday hotspots could be battered by rain over the Easter weekend as a winter storm is brewing. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Holiday hotspots set to be ruined by thunderstorms over Easter weekend

The Easter holidays will impact the opening hours of your doctor's surgery.

Are GPs open over the Easter weekend? What to do if you get sick

Paddleboard with your dog at Wyresdale Country Park in Scorton.

Watch as super-cute dog gets cuddles...on a paddleboard

The Fire HD 8 Kids Pro tablet

Fire HD 8 Kids Pro tablet now £69.99 at Amazon
Amazon has slashed the price of its bestselling Fire HD 8 Kids Pro tablet just in time for the school holidays – with over £80 off the latest model.
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Train passengers are being warned over disruption as Network Rail prepares to begin its Easter engineering work. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Easter train journeys to be disrupted - services and stations affected

Over a million people in Puerto Rico were without power after energy plants across the island unexpectedly shut down, officials said. (Photo: Getty Images)

Holiday island in total darkness as all electricity wiped out

Met Office says that although sunshine is on the cards, the conditions will remain changeable right through Easter bank holiday.

Met Office forecast reveals when the sun will return

Easter supermarket hours: Full list of opening hours for the major UK supermarkets over the Easter weekend

Full list of opening hours for UK supermarkets over the Easter weekend

St Dalfour is bringing an indulgent twist to the chic patisserie

Ad Feature Spread a little ooh la la with this Parisian twist on Easter treats

More than 1,000 miles of roadworks in England will be lifted to ease the Easter getaway, the Department for Transport has announced. (Photo: Getty Images)

Roadworks to be lifted over Easter weekend to ease traffic

Unsettled weather.

Watch: Met Office weather outlook for Good Friday and Easter weekend

Wrestlemania 41 takes place this weekend

When is Wrestlemania 41? How to watch huge event in UK

Comedian Joe Thomas has teamed up with Tempcover to poke fun at the UK's rail services ahead of Easter weekend.

Smelly food and replacement bus services among top train woes

Pets at Home won’t be selling any rabbits over the Easter weekend.

Why has Pets at Home banned rabbit sales over Easter?

Easter egg thief Jordon King has been jailed

Easter egg thief jailed

Families in receipt of HMRC Child Benefit might see this month's payment come through on a different day than expected this month

Child benefit bank holiday payment dates: When money will hit accounts

(Photo: SUSANNAH IRELAND/AFP via Getty Images)

Early Easter benefit payments for 1000s as DWP and HMRC dates moved

Lanzarote is a favourite destination for Brits

Holiday hotspot battered by major floods ahead of Easter holidays

RAC issues Easter travel warning - a 'hat-trick of hold-ups'

Simba's Hybrid mattress: a night-time game-changer

Simba Easter sale: save up to 20% on Hybrid mattresses now

Prezzo's Easter menu, which includes, clockwise from top left: pasta alla vodka; Creme Egg calzone, Tuscan sausage and broccoli pizza; a children's sundae

I tried Prezzo's Creme Egg calzone

10 of the best pub and restaurant deals for Easter 2025

10 of the greatest pub and restaurant deals running this Easter

Parents worry their kids are going to spend the entire two weeks on their devices

Parents think kids will spend four hours a day on screens this Easter

Sculpted by Hotel Chocolat, the £90 egg is is the size of an ostrich egg

This amazing Easter egg costs £90 - but there's one costing a LOT more

Treat yourself this Easter to the luxury Hamper from Fortnum & Mason - including their signature wicker basket

Luxury Easter Hamper from Fortnum & Mason

The Cadbury Easter Chocolate Collection Hamper

Cadbury Easter egg sale now live with up to £5 off top chocolate gifts

The exact date to order your repeat prescriptions to get them in time for Easter according to a pharmacist.

The last date you can order repeat prescriptions in time for Easter

This Morning hosts Siân Welby (right) and Dermot O’Leary

This Morning host apologises on air

Strikes in Italy and Greece are likely to cause travel disruption today (Wednesday 9 April) - however there are other strikes to be aware of. (Photo: Getty Images)

The travel strikes that could affect your Easter getaway to Europe

London Euston station will close during the Easter weekend causing travel chaos. (Photo: Getty Images)

Easter travel chaos looms as major London station will be shut

EasyJet staff in Italy are staging a walkout, while air traffic controllers in Greece also stage industrial action.

Easter break flight chaos as strikes in two countries hit departures

Operations workers at Gatwick Airport are due to strike over the Easter bank holiday weekend causing travel disruption. (Photo: Getty Images)

Easter holidays at risk as 'major disruption' to hit UK airport

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