Every year since then unofficial races have been organised during the late spring bank holiday by local enthusiasts.

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The newly-announced strikes will see staff walk out for a total of 20 days, covering spring bank holiday and school half-term holidays.

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The family of a motorcyclist killed in a crash on Spring Bank Holiday Monday have paid tribute to a "happy person who was fun loving and full of life".

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The idea was launched in a UK government tourism strategy, which promised to consult the Welsh assembly on whether it should have the power to move the spring bank holiday from early May to March 1.

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Previously held on Spring Bank Holiday Monday, the festival was the victim of its own popularity in 2009 when 15, 000 spectators turned up to a venue equipped to hold only 5, 000, resulting in the cancellation of the 2010 event.

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