Inflation takes off on higher air fares and energy prices
UK inflation was higher in April, as the Easter getaway rush boosted air fares and the higher energy price cap was introduced.
Easter
Scottish high streets get a warm weather boost
Sunshine over the Easter weekend helped bring a welcome boost to the numbers of people heading for Scotland’s high streets and retail parks, according to figures released today.
B&Q owner to reveal boost from glorious Easter
B&Q owner Kingfisher is set to reveal a bounce back in sales at the DIY chain on Wednesday thanks to a sun-soaked Easter weekend.
B&Q owner to reveal boost from glorious Easter
B&Q owner Kingfisher is set to reveal a bounce back in sales at the DIY chain on Wednesday thanks to a sun-soaked Easter weekend.
Cash boost for Aberdeen school after Easter egg hunt
An Aberdeen primary school has been given more than £800 after an Easter egg hunt was held in their community.
Bottle smashing and vandalism mar Rosemarkie youth beach party
Police broke up a rowdy teenage beach party in Rosemarkie at the weekend.
Crowds turn up for Aden’s Easter Eggstravaganza
Youngsters and their families flocked to Aden Country Park for some Easter fun in the sun.
Hospital patients enjoy Easter joy thanks to bikers
Hospital patients young and old enjoyed some Easter joy thanks to a convoy of bikers.
Hundreds turn out for Easter fun across Aberdeenshire
Bumper crowds turned out for some Easter fun in the sun at attractions across the north-east over the weekend.
Hot weather brings out crowds to enjoy Easter in Moray
Hot weather and an extravaganza of activities brought out bumper crowds in Moray at the weekend to enjoy Easter.
Holly Willoughby celebrates Easter in bunny bonnet
Mum-of-three Holly Willoughby wore a bunny hat as she celebrated Easter on Sunday.
Pope Francis remembers Sri Lanka fallen in Easter Sunday message
Pope Francis denounced the “cruel violence” of the Easter Sunday slaughter of Christians and foreigners in Sri Lanka as he celebrated the most joyful moment on the Christian liturgical calendar by lamenting the bloodshed and political violence afflicting many parts of the world.
Hundreds of bikers take part in 40th anniversary Glasgow Easter Egg run
Hundreds of bikers have taken part in the 40th annual Easter Egg Run in Glasgow.
Queen attends Easter Sunday service on 93rd birthday
The Queen has arrived at St George’s Chapel in Windsor for an Easter Mattins service, as her 93rd birthday coincided with the most important day in the Christian calendar.
Britain basks as Easter heatwave continues
The UK is enjoying another glorious day of sunshine and a chance for record-breaking heat on Easter Sunday.
Pope denounces ‘cruel violence’ in Sri Lanka during Easter Mass
Pope Francis has celebrated Easter Mass at the Vatican, as the church faced a fresh round of bloodshed targeting Christians in Sri Lanka.
In Pictures: Candle-lit dawn vigil marks Easter Sunday
Worshippers gathered at Lichfield Cathedral at the break of dawn for a candle-lit service to mark Easter Sunday. The Easter Vigil and Holy Eucharist mark the Christian belief in the resurrection of Christ.
UK will stand up for religious freedom, Theresa May vows in Easter message
Theresa May has used her Easter message to offer support to Christians around the world who face “huge danger” because of their faith.
Vatican darkened for poignant Easter ritual
Pope Francis has carried a lit candle up the main aisle of a darkened St Peter’s Basilica in a dramatic Easter Saturday vigil.
Pope Francis laments ‘all the crosses of the world’
Pope Francis has used a Good Friday ceremony to decry “all the crosses” of suffering in the world.
Temperatures could reach record highs over Easter weekend
Britain will be bathed in sunshine over the Bank Holiday weekend with temperatures reaching potentially record levels for Easter.
Cracking good fun to be had across the north and north-east this Easter weekend!
Looking for something to do with the family this Easter? Susan Welsh makes a few suggestions...
Army cadets from Moray and Highlands take part in leadership training
Army cadets from across the Highlands and Moray have sacrificed part of their Easter holidays to boost their leadership skills.
Double celebration hopes amid wait for royal baby
Royal fans are waiting in anticipation to see whether the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s baby puts in an appearance over the Easter weekend.
Millions embark on Easter getaway as temperatures set to hit 25C this weekend
Motorists are being warned to expect severe delays on popular tourist routes on Good Friday as millions of people embark on an Easter getaway.
10m embark on Easter getaways as UK temperatures set to hit 23C
About 10 million people are preparing to head off on an Easter holiday, new figures suggest.
The weird and wacky sporting events taking place over Easter
Never mind the Premier League title race or multi-million dollar boxing bouts taking place across the the globe.
In Pictures: Bird’s eye view of rare cherry trees in blossom
Spring is in full display at the Alnwick Garden in Northumberland with its 326 Tai Haku trees in blossom.
UK predicted to be hotter than Marbella over Easter weekend
Parts of the UK will be hotter than some of Europe’s top holiday destinations over the Easter weekend, with temperatures exceeding 20C (68F).
Racy Easter display attacked with garden shears
A dentist in the US who created a racy Easter display is vowing to put it back up after a neighbour used garden shears to damage it.
Racy Easter display attacked with garden shears
A dentist in the US who created a racy Easter display is vowing to put it back up after a neighbour used garden shears to damage it.
Chocolatiers create fairyland themed egg that’s big on bites
Cadbury World chocolatiers have created a mouth-watering 2.5ft tall egg to celebrate Easter – the equivalent of 844 standard Dairy Milk bars.