May Day

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In Brief

Why May Day bank holiday is set to move in 2020

Government considering switching date in order to mark VE Day anniversary

20 Feb 2019

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In Brief

Temperatures set to climb following last week’s washout

4 May 2018

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In Depth

Ancient Egyptians held first May Day celebrations, but most British customs have Celtic roots

30 Apr 2018

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In Brief

Six police officers injured following confrontation with 150 'professional vandals' armed with Molotov cocktails

2 May 2017

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In Brief

Kremlin forks out for 'cloud seeding' programme in bid for sunny May Day parade

3 May 2016