August Bank Holiday News & Events

Whats on August Bank Holiday 2011

A map of events on over the bank holiday weekend.

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The eurozone crisis: five ways it affects you

From pensions and savings to holidays, we look at how the latest market turmoil will impact on your finances 1 Your pension If you are retiring this year Greece has been very, very, bad news for you. There is an ongoing slow-motion collapse in annuity …

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Liss Ard Festival returns and announces line-up – Cork Independent

Cork IndependentLiss Ard Festival returns and announces line-upCork IndependentMick Flannery will return to Liss Ard after playing there last year with his excellent new album in tow. by Peter Horgan The Liss Ard Music Festival has announced their line…

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One for the ladies at racecourse – Fenland Citizen

Fenland CitizenOne for the ladies at racecourseFenland CitizenJump racing resumes on August Bank Holiday Monday. There are also some colourful additions at the racecourse later in the summer, including a comedy and curry night on 29 September. The Citi…

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Tickets for Paramore’s August gigs are on sale now – Gigwise

GigwiseTickets for Paramore's August gigs are on sale nowGigwiseThe band will use both dates as warm up for their Reading & Leeds performances over the August bank holiday weekend. The band revealed details of a the first track the band had rec…

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FAI block top soccer friendlies in Thomond Park – Limerick Leader

Limerick LeaderFAI block top soccer friendlies in Thomond ParkLimerick LeaderThomond Park had lined up the Champions League finalists and Scottish Premier League champions plus two other “leading European teams” for a tournament to take place on th…

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Inter-American Dev – Issue of Debt

 PRICING SUPPLEMENT Inter-American Development Bank Global Debt Program Series No: 380 COP 19,300,000,000 3.35 percent Notes due January 11, 2015 payable in United States Dollars Issue Price: 100.00 percent …

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FAI block Thomond feast of football – Irish Independent

FAI block Thomond feast of footballIrish IndependentA clash with the second staging of the Dublin Super Cup on the August Bank Holiday weekend was the reason given to officials from the Limerick stadium, but huge uncertainty surrounds the future of tha…

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Limerick to miss out on Chelsea visit – Irish Times

Limerick LeaderLimerick to miss out on Chelsea visitIrish TimesThomond Park had lined up the Champions League finalists and Scottish Premier League champions plus two other “leading European teams” for a tournament to take place on the August Bank …

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Reading and Leeds Festival Countdown – Purple Revolver

Reading and Leeds Festival CountdownPurple RevolverWith exclusive appearances from THE CURE, KASABIAN and FOO FIGHTERS on the Main Stage and hundreds of other artists set to appear, this is the only place for music fans to spend the August Bank Holiday…

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Joe Dolan Festival launched – Westmeath Examiner

Joe Dolan Festival launchedWestmeath ExaminerThe second Joe Dolan Mullingar Festival, which takes place over the August bank holiday weekend (3-5), was launched by the Dolan family in The Greville Arms on Tuesday May 15. The main attractions for Joe&#3…

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100 day countdown to Paralympic Games begins – DCA (press release)

100 day countdown to Paralympic Games beginsDCA (press release)Plymouth will also be marking the start of the Paralympic Games with a disability sports open day at the new Plymouth Life Centre during the August Bank Holiday weekend, with the Paralympic…

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Shambala Festival announces music line up for 2012 – TNT Magazine

TNT MagazineShambala Festival announces music line up for 2012TNT MagazineSet across four days on the August bank Holiday weekend in Northamptonshire, the variety and quality of entertainment on offer is impressive, with over 200 musical acts across 12…

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100 Days Until Reading and Leeds Festival! – UK Festival Guides

UK Festival Guides100 Days Until Reading and Leeds Festival!UK Festival GuidesWith exclusive appearances from THE CURE, KASABIAN and FOO FIGHTERS on the Main Stage and hundreds of other artists set to appear, this is the only place for music fans to sp…

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Great year to host show – Thorne Gazette

Great year to host showThorne Gazette… seeing both the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and the Olympics being celebrated, there's never been a better year to host the Epworth and District Agricultural Show and its celebration of country heritage, tra…

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Great year to host show – South Yorkshire Times

Great year to host showSouth Yorkshire Times… seeing both the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and the Olympics being celebrated, there's never been a better year to host the Epworth and District Agricultural Show and its celebration of country herita…

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MGP proposals cause "war" to break out on the Isle of Man. – Superbike News (blog)

Superbike News (blog)MGP proposals cause "war" to break out on the Isle of Man.Superbike News (blog)It is designed to ensure that competitors enjoy the optimum amount of track time whilst at the same time reducing the impact on local business…

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Coveted beer award for pub – This is South Wales

Coveted beer award for pubThis is South Wales"We have two beer festivals a year, the May bank holiday and the August bank holiday. When we heard we'd got the award we said: Why don't you tie it in with the beer festival? "It means all…

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Metro line to close for 23 days in North Tyneside

METRO passengers face a summer of disruption after transport bosses confirmed details of a 23-day line closure.

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London 2012 Paralympics: first torchbearers for Paralympic torch relay announced – Telegraph.co.uk

Telegraph.co.ukLondon 2012 Paralympics: first torchbearers for Paralympic torch relay announcedTelegraph.co.ukThirty-six communities from across the UK will be involved in torch celebrations across the August bank holiday weekend. London 2012 Paralympi…

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Paramore announce new live UK summer show – tickets – Gigwise

GigwiseParamore announce new live UK summer show – ticketsGigwiseThe band will use both dates as warm up for their Reading & Leeds performances over the August bank holiday weekend. The band revealed details of a the first track the band had record…

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Paramore announce Edinburgh Corn Exchange show – tickets – Gigwise

GigwiseParamore announce Edinburgh Corn Exchange show – ticketsGigwiseThe band will use both dates as warm up for their Reading & Leeds performances over the August bank holiday weekend. The band revealed details of a the first track the band had r…

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Minister says MGP must change to survive – Manx Radio

Manx RadioMinister says MGP must change to surviveManx RadioRacing will take place over the August Bank Holiday weekend and the TT title will be used as the meeting is rebranded. Mr Shimmin was answering a question from Middle MHK Howard Quayle in Tynw…

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Puzzling fundraiser – Leigh Today

Puzzling fundraiserLeigh TodayA THREE day festival held last August Bank Holiday, where over 500 completed jigsaws had been collected with as many as possible on display is being repeated this year. Irene Johnson and Irene Bromilow first had the idea t…

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Early pay tax pain and iPhone warranty woes

Question: I receive a small monthly annuity from Clerical Medical, paying £423.02 gross, £406.02 net. I received two payments in March, because my April payment date was a bank holiday. Related Stories Environment scheme streets ahead of rivals Belfa…

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Early pay tax pain and iPhone warranty woes

I receive a small monthly annuity from Clerical Medical, paying £423.02 gross, £406.02 net. I received two payments in March, because my April payment date was a bank holiday. Related Stories High school's budding entrepreneurs are toast of Titan…

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Johanna Short, from Stamford, hopes care home communication will improve after … – Rutland and Stamford Mercury

Johanna Short, from Stamford, hopes care home communication will improve after …Rutland and Stamford MercuryHer daughter Johanna Short, of St Leonard's Street, Stamford, said: “Over the August bank holiday weekend we became increasingly concern…

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Dorking Declares Itself A Nuclear-Free Zone – The Spoof (satire)

Dorking Declares Itself A Nuclear-Free ZoneThe Spoof (satire)Political and national security commentators have taken a sharp intake of breath, following the recent announcement that Dorking will become a nuclear-free zone, with effect from this year&#3…

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Food festival is a very tasty success for town – The Bolton News

Food festival is a very tasty success for townThe Bolton NewsKeith Davies, Bolton Council's director of development and regeneration, said the popularity of the annual festival, which will return for the August Bank Holiday weekend, is one of Bolto…

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No Hullabaloo as event is cancelled due to rain – This is Gloucestershire

No Hullabaloo as event is cancelled due to rainThis is GloucestershireOrganisers said they had been forced to cancel the event, but added their spirits had not been dampened and they hoped to host the three-day event on the August bank holiday instead….

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FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY AT BEST OF BRITISH SHOW – 3D Car Shows

3D Car ShowsFUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY AT BEST OF BRITISH SHOW3D Car ShowsThe Best of British Show at Cotswold Airport based in Kemble, Gloucestershire, promises a great day out for all the family on August Bank Holiday weekend, celebrating the most iconic…

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