# bank holiday weekend (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover bank holiday weekend. Page: Feed: --- ## [28 dazzling Leeds Festival best dressed photos from a massive Friday at Bramham Park](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/best-in-leeds/gigs-clubs/gallery/28-dazzling-leeds-festival-best-34523221) _2026-08-28 · leeds.live@reachplc.com (Craig Jones, Sebastian McCormick) · Leeds Live - News_ Bramham Park has welcomed thousands of amazing people for a big day of Leeds Festival 2026 ## [Five things we tried at Bolton Food & Drink Festival that you can't miss out on as 500,000 to flock to free event](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/five-things-tried-bolton-food-34535269) _2026-08-28 · newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Jenna Campbell) · MEN - What's On_ Welcoming more than 550,000 visitors over the bank holiday weekend year and free to attend, it's one of the main highlights of Greater Manchester's summer calendar ## [Neighbourhood Weekender 2027 first acts announced including Rick Astley, Courteeners and Paul Heaton](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/neighbourhood-weekender-2027-first-acts-34533629) _2026-08-28 · newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Adam Maidment) · MEN - What's On_ The first waves of big acts has been unveiled for the popular festival ## [Bluey has launched its 2026 fuzzies advent calendar - get it for £5 instead of £20](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids-news/bluey-launched-2026-fuzzies-advent-34526420) _2026-08-28 · newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Kieran Isgin) · MEN - What's On_ Overall, the calendar provides 24 daily surprises in the run-up to Christmas, including eight exclusive festive-themed figures ## [Nine things to do in Greater Manchester this August Bank Holiday weekend including food festivals and Pride](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/nine-things-greater-manchester-august-34534374) _2026-08-28 · newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Adam Maidment) · MEN - What's On_ It's a bumper edition for an extended weekend across Greater Manchester ## [Friday night pub quiz: Test your general knowledge with these 20 questions - August 28, 2026](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/friday-pub-quiz-aug28-2026-34531256) _2026-08-28 · newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Lee Grimsditch) · MEN - What's On_ See how you fared in this week's leaderboard ## [Trafford Centre Zizzi restaurant bosses speak out with shutters down and 'we are not currently trading' sign](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/trafford-centre-zizi-restaurant-bosses-34535016) _2026-08-28 · newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Adam Maidment) · MEN - What's On_ Restaurant bosses said they were 'unable to open for trading at this time' ## [Greater Manchester Police speak out on 'robust' plans this weekend as 200,000 descend on city](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/greater-manchester-police-speak-out-34534723) _2026-08-28 · newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Adam Maidment) · MEN - What's On_ Manchester Village Pride will see a heightened police presence with other major events taking place across the Bank Holiday ## [Angry ex posts wife's OnlyFans film to Facebook 'to inform family what she was doing'](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/news/leeds-news/angry-ex-posts-wifes-onlyfans-34533995) _2026-08-28 · leeds.live@reachplc.com (Sophie Corcoran) · Leeds Live - News_ The marriage broke down after she said she wanted to start an OnlyFans account. ## [Pair laughed as they raced moments before killing mum and daughter](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/news/leeds-news/pair-laughed-raced-moments-before-34533766) _2026-08-28 · leeds.live@reachplc.com (Sophie Corcoran) · Leeds Live - News_ Justyna Hulboj's fiancé and Lena's father said his 'whole world collapsed in one second' ## [Screen Share With Real Control (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/lmkWlhMhJJZv) _2026-08-28 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control — open source, like Screenhero. ## [21 awesome Leeds Festival 2026 Friday photos as fans pack Bramham Park](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/best-in-leeds/gigs-clubs/gallery/21-awesome-leeds-festival-2026-34523217) _2026-08-28 · leeds.live@reachplc.com (Craig Jones) · Leeds Live - News_ Leeds Festival has welcomed thousands of fans to Bramham Park ahead of a massive headline Chase and Status show ## [Southport Air Show 2026: Full schedule, lineup and flight times for weekend](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/southport-air-show-2026-full-34529965) _2026-08-28 · newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Simon Coyle) · MEN - What's On_ Southport Air Show returns on Saturday and Sunday with two days of non-stop action ## [Marks and Spencer shoppers can get free umbrella designed to withstand strong wind](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/marks-spencer-shoppers-can-free-34519988) _2026-08-28 · newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Kieran Isgin) · MEN - What's On_ "This is a great purchase. Really well made. Not too heavy. Pretty elegant too." ## [Chase and Status Leeds Festival 2026 stage time and expected setlist](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/best-in-leeds/gigs-clubs/chase-status-leeds-festival-2026-34500857) _2026-08-28 · leeds.live@reachplc.com (Craig Jones) · Leeds Live - News_ Chase and Status will appear at The Grid on Friday, August 28 ## [Alton Towers announces 'first of a kind' attraction for Halloween Scarefest](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/alton-towers-announces-first-kind-34531808) _2026-08-28 · newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Kieran Isgin) · MEN - What's On_ The immersive never-before-seen experience might be one of its spookiest yet ## [Leeds city centre LIVE as driver crashes into multi-storey car park](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/news/leeds-news/leeds-city-centre-live-driver-34530176) _2026-08-28 · leeds.live@reachplc.com (Samuel Port) · Leeds Live - News_ Rescue crews rushed to Q-Park in the St Johns Centre ## [Leeds car park crash - Person trapped in vehicle as three rushed to hospital](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/news/leeds-news/leeds-car-park-crash-person-34531678) _2026-08-28 · leeds.live@reachplc.com (Samuel Port) · Leeds Live - News_ One person had to be cut out of the vehicle at Q-Park in the St Johns Centre ## [Leeds Festival 2026 Friday set times as Chase and Status headline alongside Florence and The Machine](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/best-in-leeds/gigs-clubs/leeds-festival-2026-friday-set-34507860) _2026-08-28 · leeds.live@reachplc.com (Craig Jones, Megan Shaw) · Leeds Live - News_ All the main stages will be welcoming acts through the Friday of Leeds Festival 2026 ## [Florence and The Machine Leeds Festival 2026 stage time and expected setlist](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/best-in-leeds/gigs-clubs/florence-machine-leeds-festival-2026-34500855) _2026-08-28 · leeds.live@reachplc.com (Craig Jones) · Leeds Live - News_ Florence and The Machine will take to the stage at The Grid during the 2026 Leeds Festival weekend ## [Blossoms have a new single out, and a Manchester icon has taken centre stage](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/blossoms-new-single-out-manchester-34525193) _2026-08-27 · newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Elizabeth Cotton) · MEN - What's On_ It's all about the 192 ## [Unlimited Mobile Internet, One V-SIM (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/81mHipfrvjaM) _2026-08-27 · **Sponsored**_ Automatically switches across T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon; no throttling, no contract. ## [Parents snap up Ryanair-friendly Trunki Suitcases for £3 instead of £50 at Argos](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/trips-and-breaks/parents-snap-up-ryanair-friendly-34521679) _2026-08-27 · newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Kieran Isgin) · MEN - What's On_ "Bought in the summer for granddaughter, as they’re now acceptable for free as carry on luggage for children with Ryanair." ## [Dates and prices confirmed as Manchester’s biggest outdoor ice rink returns this winter](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/dates-prices-confirmed-manchesters-biggest-34529158) _2026-08-27 · newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Liv Clarke) · MEN - What's On_ Skate Manchester will be back in Cathedral Gardens for the 2026 festive season ## [Leeds Festival 2026 LIVE as Thursday arrivals begin ahead of big weekend](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/best-in-leeds/gigs-clubs/leeds-festival-2026-live-thursday-34509668) _2026-08-27 · leeds.live@reachplc.com (Craig Jones, Megan Shaw, Samuel Port) · Leeds Live - News_ Bramham Park has seen its first campers arrive for Leeds Festival 2026 ## [Chester Zoo announces return of £10 for 11 days only as summer ends](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids-news/chester-zoo-announces-return-10-34528442) _2026-08-27 · newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Phoebe Jobling) · MEN - What's On_ The popular attraction has also extended its opening hours ## [Manchester Village Pride headliner forced to cancel performance as huge 90s group takes place](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/manchester-village-pride-headliner-forced-34528685) _2026-08-27 · newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Adam Maidment) · MEN - What's On_ Girls Aloud star Nadine Coyle has been forced to cancel her Manchester Village Pride performance this weekend ## [Major beauty retailer opens in former Altrincham River Island unit](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/major-beauty-retailer-opens-former-34525992) _2026-08-27 · newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Jenna Campbell) · MEN - What's On_ The new store has created 12 jobs and includes a brand new nail and brow bar ## [Sainsbury's announces huge change to products for Nectar card holders this bank holiday weekend](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/sainsburys-nectar-card-bank-holiday-34528001) _2026-08-27 · newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Ryan Price) · MEN - What's On_ The special offer only runs for four days ## [Red Arrows issue update on Southport Airshow displays after 'poor weather'](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/red-arrows-update-southport-airshow-34527549) _2026-08-27 · newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Ryan Price) · MEN - What's On_ Extreme weather is affecting planned events across the country ## [Amazon announces huge 10-day event where shoppers can get second-hand products including Apple, Playstation and LEGO](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/amazon-announces-huge-10-day-34527323) _2026-08-27 · newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Miranda Pell) · MEN - What's On_ The sale will take place over 10 days in September ## [29 Leeds Festival 2026 Thursday photos as campers prepare for the rain at Bramham Park](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/best-in-leeds/gigs-clubs/gallery/xx-leeds-festival-2026-thursday-34523193) _2026-08-27 · leeds.live@reachplc.com (Craig Jones) · Leeds Live - News_ We've seen thousands of campers arriving at Bramham Park for Leeds Festival 2026 ## [Web Coding With AI, Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/cHhTt821qgvx) _2026-08-27 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control, open source. ## [The free Greater Manchester museum where kids can learn to be spies perfect for a rainy day](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/free-greater-manchester-museum-kids-34525662) _2026-08-27 · newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Liv Clarke) · MEN - What's On_ One visitor described it as 'informative, entertaining and interesting' ## [Man due in court over child sex offences at Leeds children's home](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/news/leeds-news/man-due-court-over-child-34524255) _2026-08-27 · leeds.live@reachplc.com (Rahmah Ghazali) · Leeds Live - News_ The offences are reported to have taken place between 2001 and 2002 ## [Huge Leeds Festival 'regret' being put right for 2026](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/best-in-leeds/gigs-clubs/huge-leeds-festival-regret-being-34492060) _2026-08-27 · leeds.live@reachplc.com (Craig Jones) · Leeds Live - News_ Some of music's biggest names will be appearing at Bramham Park for Leeds Festival 2026 ## [Kasabian Leeds Festival 2026 stage time and expected setlist](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/best-in-leeds/gigs-clubs/kasabian-leeds-festival-2026-stage-34500859) _2026-08-27 · leeds.live@reachplc.com (Craig Jones) · Leeds Live - News_ Kasabian will kick off Leeds Festival 2026 with Bramham Park's first ever Thursday headliner show ## [Leeds Festival 2026 Thursday set times as Kasabian headline Bramham Park](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/best-in-leeds/gigs-clubs/leeds-festival-2026-thursday-set-34507843) _2026-08-27 · leeds.live@reachplc.com (Craig Jones, Megan Shaw) · Leeds Live - News_ Thousands of people will have pitched up at Bramham Park and are ready to enjoy the Leeds Festival 2026 party ## [Leeds gets new ‘facial gym’ as global beauty brand opens first Yorkshire studio in city centre](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/best-in-leeds/whats-on-news/leeds-gets-new-facial-gym-34519889) _2026-08-27 · leeds.live@reachplc.com (Megan Shaw) · Leeds Live - News_ Leeds is getting a new kind of workout as global beauty brand FaceGym prepares to open its first Yorkshire studio in the city centre ## [Take a look at the amazing dishes you can feast on during a visit to The Whitehall Restaurant & Bar](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/best-in-leeds/restaurants-bars/gallery/take-look-amazing-dishes-you-34523356) _2026-08-26 · leeds.live@reachplc.com (Craig Jones) · Leeds Live - News_ You will be greeted by a welcoming team to enjoy some brilliant hospitality at the Leeds city centre venue ## [35 Leeds Festival stunning photos perfectly summing up the first day of campers arriving at Bramham Park](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/best-in-leeds/gigs-clubs/gallery/35-leeds-festival-stunning-photos-34522484) _2026-08-26 · leeds.live@reachplc.com (Craig Jones) · Leeds Live - News_ Leeds Festival 2026 will see thousands of people camp at Bramham Park to enjoy the huge August bank holiday weekend event ## [15 brilliant Leeds Festival 2026 photos of the first happy campers arriving at Bramham Park](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/best-in-leeds/gigs-clubs/gallery/15-brilliant-leeds-festival-2026-34522085) _2026-08-26 · leeds.live@reachplc.com (Craig Jones) · Leeds Live - News_ Leeds Festival has welcomed thousands of campers to Bramham Park to pitch up for the 2026 fun ## [The huge indoor playpark perfect for a rainy day in Salford](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids-news/huge-indoor-playpark-perfect-rainy-34513616) _2026-08-26 · newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Kate Fielder) · MEN - What's On_ It has giant inflatables, trampolines, sensory corridors and interactive rooms ## [Manchester Village Pride Parade 2026 time, route and where to watch it](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/manchester-village-pride-parade-2026-34512727) _2026-08-26 · newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Jenna Campbell) · MEN - What's On_ The Manchester Pride parade kicks off at 12pm this Saturday with thousands expected to line the streets of Manchester City Centre ## ['There’s a lot of positivity around Pride this year, there was a bit of a disconnect in the past'](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/theres-lot-positivity-around-pride-34480147) _2026-08-26 · newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Adam Maidment) · MEN - What's On_ What the first ever Manchester Village Pride means for those running bars and businesses in the Gay Village ## [Leeds Festival campsite guide at Bramham Park with new 21+ section and VIP add-ons](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/best-in-leeds/gigs-clubs/leeds-festival-campsite-guide-bramham-34516899) _2026-08-25 · leeds.live@reachplc.com (Samuel Port) · Leeds Live - News_ Thousands of campers are set to attend Leeds Festival 2026 ## [M&S shoppers race to buy 'brilliant' £22 beauty storage solution for £2](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/fashion-news/ms-shoppers-race-buy-brilliant-34512423) _2026-08-25 · newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Shawna Healey) · MEN - What's On_ Marks and Spencer's 'compact yet roomy' packing solution is available for £2.45 through a double discount ## [Former Emmerdale star buries sausage before wedding and sparks a very Yorkshire tradition](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/news/celebs-tv/former-emmerdale-star-buries-sausage-34515126) _2026-08-25 · leeds.live@reachplc.com (Megan Shaw) · Leeds Live - News_ The actress turned HECK! boss tried the unusual superstition before marrying into the Yorkshire sausage making family ## [Look inside Bury Market’s much-anticipated new food hall](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/look-inside-bury-markets-much-34515675) _2026-08-25 · newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Hannah Richardson) · MEN - What's On_ The hall is expected to boast 12 food and retail units, a central bar and a stage ## [Have-a-go heroes jump into action as stranger stabs woman with broken bottle in Headingley attack](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/news/leeds-news/go-heroes-jump-action-stranger-34515309) _2026-08-25 · leeds.live@reachplc.com (Sophie Corcoran) · Leeds Live - News_ 'They suddenly noticed a person was behind her. They heard her scream. He was holding her in a strangle hold with one arm. In the other hand, he had the neck of a broken bottle.' ## [New restaurant with huge 18-inch pizzas, £7 cocktails and seasonal produce lands in Ancoats](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/new-restaurant-huge-18-inch-34514509) _2026-08-25 · newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Jenna Campbell) · MEN - What's On_ The founders of Honest Crust and Rainy Heart have created a new 'modern' pizza restaurant one One Port Street ## [Iconic city centre hotel Kimpton Clocktower workers to strike during Manchester Pride](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/iconic-city-centre-hotel-kimpton-34507239) _2026-08-25 · newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Elizabeth Cotton) · MEN - What's On_ The date coincides with the Manchester Pride parade on August 29 ## [Tragedy as Knowsley Safari Park confirms death of 'much-loved' animal after 'sudden decline'](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/tragedy-knowsley-safari-park-confirms-34516309) _2026-08-25 · newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Miranda Pell) · MEN - What's On_ Sam the African lion has died, the team at Knowsley has sadly announced