Bank holiday

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Bank Holiday Traffic Mayhem: Brace Yourselves for the Chaos Ahead!

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Get ready for the traffic mayhem this bank holiday weekend with 16 million cars hitting the roads and delays predicted on major routes. Find out the busiest times to travel and how to ease the pressure on NHS services!

As the early May bank holiday approaches, a warning of 'Mayhem' looms over the weekend with traffic levels expected to surpass pre-COVID numbers. Motorists are gearing up for a crescendo of cars on the roads, creating potential travel chaos. A study by motoring experts and transport analytics specialists, INRIX, indicates that the roads will be busier than ever, urging residents to plan ahead for their journeys.

With the busiest routes and times to travel highlighted, Brits are advised to prepare for delays and gridlock on Bank Holiday Monday. 16 million cars are projected to flood the roads, exacerbating the situation. Amidst the travel frenzy, there is a call for residents to order prescriptions in advance due to closures of pharmacies and GP surgeries during the holiday period.

In the midst of all this chaos, there is a silver lining in the form of improving weather conditions. After a month of grey skies and rain, warmer and more pleasant weather is forecasted for the bank holiday weekend. Despite the traffic woes, people across Lancashire and South Cumbria are reminded to ensure they have necessary medications ahead of the holidays.

As Yorkshire coast residents are advised on healthcare preparedness and Spain anticipates mixed weather for its bank holiday, the overall theme remains one of anticipation and readiness for the upcoming holiday weekend. With a public reminder to ease pressure on NHS services and a celebration of King Charles III's coronation anniversary, the bank holiday weekend promises a mix of challenges and festivities.

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Warning for 'Mayhem' bank holiday with traffic well above pre-Covid ... (Fleet World)

Bank holiday “Mayhem” could see a “crescendo of cars” on the roads this coming weekend as motorists head away.

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Early May bank holiday weekend busiest roads, times to travel (Local Berkshire)

It comes as a study by the motoring experts and transport analytics specialists, INRIX has suggested traffic is set to be “well above” pre-COVID levels. Getaway ...

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Call for residents to order prescriptions ahead of bank holiday (Buckinhamshire Free Press)

With some community pharmacies and all GP surgeries due to close during the holiday, patients are encouraged to act swiftly. Information about pharmacy opening ...

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May Bank Holiday weather for Cambridge, Peterborough and Ely as ... (Cambridgeshire Live)

Grey skies and wet weather have defined April but warmer, more pleasant conditions are on the way.

Ensure you have the medication you need ahead of Early May Bank ... (Fylde Coast NHS News)

People living across Lancashire and South Cumbria have been urged to get repeat prescription orders in early ahead of the upcoming bank holiday.

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Worst times to travel over Bank Holiday revealed as 16 million cars ... (LBC)

Brits have been warned to expect travel chaos on Bank Holiday Monday with 16 million cars to hit the roads and more rail strikes planned.

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Public urged to ease Bank Holiday pressure on NHS (Swindon Link)

A double-bill of bank holiday weekends during May has prompted a reminder to always choose the right service. Many GP practices and pharmacies will be ...

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Spain's May Bank Holiday weather (Euro Weekly News)

This year's May Bank Holiday, commencing on Wednesday May 1, will see mixed weather across Spain, so where exactly are the best places to stay dry?

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Drivers warned of two hour bank holiday delays on major roads as ... (GB News)

The busiest route will be the M5 southbound between Bristol and Taunton on Friday afternoon where travel is expected to take nearly two hours longer. Meanwhile, ...

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Yorkshire coast residents advised to be mindful of their healthcare ... (The Scarborough News)

People across East and North Yorkshire are being reminded to be prepared, stay safe and use the right services over the upcoming May bank holidays.

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Early May bank holiday weekend busiest roads, times to travel (Echo)

It comes as a study by the motoring experts and transport analytics specialists, INRIX has suggested traffic is set to be “well above” pre-COVID levels. Getaway ...

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Royal Exhibition on display again this Bank Holiday Weekend (Northampton Chronicle and Echo)

To celebrate the 1st Anniversary of the Coronation of King Charles III,Holdenby, in response to public request, are updating their 10 Monarchs and ...

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Bank holiday pharmacy opening times on the Isle of Wight (Isle of Wight County Press)

Pharmacies on the Isle of Wight will be open during the May bank holiday weekend from May 4 to May 6, 2024, according to a list published by NHS…

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Brits warned of bank holiday travel chaos as 16m drivers to hit road ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Bank Holiday Monday's train drivers overtime ban will mean hundreds of services are cancelled, forcing people to use their cars instead.

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May-hem! Drivers face 'crescendo of cars' with 16million set to hit the ... (Daily Mail)

More than 16million motorists are expected to hit the roads in Britain for the first bank holiday weekend in May with traffic well above pre-pandemic levels ...

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Louth motorists urged to ease of the accelerator (Dundalk Democrat)

A total of 70 people have been killed as of 25th April 2024, compared to 53 deaths over the same period last year.

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May bank holiday weekend: when to travel to avoid traffic chaos (Motoring Research)

Motorists are being warned to allow extra time if they plan to drive during the May 2024 bank holiday weekend.

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Hampshire pharmacy opening times for May bank holiday (Daily Echo)

NHS England has published a list showing which pharmacies will be open across Southampton, Winchester, Fareham, Gosport, Eastleigh and Whiteley. Along with ...

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Major carmaker to offer £10000 worth of parking this May bank ... (This is Money)

Car brand Dacia, and JustPark have combined to offer UK drivers £10000 worth of parking across the early May bank holiday. Drivers can get £20 off their ...

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Pharmacy opening times for the May bank holiday weekend ... (Eastleigh News)

NHS England has published a list showing which pharmacies will be open in the South East over the May Bank Holiday weekend.

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Another Bank Holiday weekend - and more advice from the NHS (Gary Skentelbery)

ANOTHER Bank Holiday weekend is approaching and NHS chiefs are again advising patients in Warrington to order repeat prescriptions early.

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Local NHS urge people to check medication ahead of May bank ... (Fosse 107)

GP practices and many community pharmacies will be closed on the May bank holiday. The NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland is urging anyone taking ...

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Early May bank holiday weekend busiest roads, times to travel (Buckinhamshire Free Press)

It comes as a study by the motoring experts and transport analytics specialists, INRIX has suggested traffic is set to be “well above” pre-COVID levels. Getaway ...

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Drivers warned of 'crescendo of cars' during bank holiday getaway (Bromsgrove Advertiser)

The RAC said it expects 16 million motorists to make a leisure trip by car between Friday and Monday.

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Things to do in Manchester over the May bank holiday weekend (Manchester Evening News)

There's plenty going on this weekend - including musicals, immersive dance shows, and flower trails.

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