Like the Celts, it is common practice for maypole dancing to take place with May Day festivals across the UK. An old tradition you may wish to revive is the anonymous May basket drop off.

King Charles will lead Britain in a four-day festival of celebration and commemoration ... Victory in Europe (VE Day) on May 8 marks the Allied victory on the Eastern Front in Europe.

Ireland lead Britain 13-8 in the Prestbury Cup after another great day at the Cheltenham Festival yesterday. Follow all the action from the fourth and final day as it happens in our liveblog below.