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Poll reveals that more than a third of women have experienced gender discrimination while running their business

One in three women suffer gender discrimination running their business

Stuck for that special soundtrack this Valentine's Day 2025? Then perhaps some of AI's suggestions might help set the mood?

What 15 songs does AI consider the most romantic for Valentine’s Day?

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The 7 expert secrets to starting a successful business in 2025

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How to fund your side hustle - top ways to finance a passion project

Santander X UK Awards 2024 first prize winners Anushka Mahesh, Sarah Bailey, Aurusha Kharas and Tom Scrope

Entrepreneurs win award for tackling period poverty with £4 underwear

Gareth chose a mushroom pasta dish for one of his four meals

I've just ordered four meal kits for £3 and I can't wait to try them

Review: I tried the 3.5L Cosori Air Fryer

The festive season approaches ever nearer this year, so to take some of the stress out of your holiday season, here's 17 events around the North West ahead of Christmas 2024.

17 festive events taking place in the North West before Christmas 2024

A study of 500 SME owners and decision makers highlighted that not having enough time to focus on all their expenditure is costing them nearly £350 each month on average

Small business owners say lack of time is costing them money

The list of top books children should read before they’re four include The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson, The Tiger Who Came to Tea by Judith Kerr, and the Michael Rosen classic – We’re Going on a Bear Hunt

The best books children should read before they turn four

Beetlejuice themed Halloween decorations like this door cover are all the rage this year

How I'm giving my Halloween a Beetlejuice theme this year

A poll of 1,000 mums and dads with children aged 0 to 16, found 51 per cent have identical or similar lunches on weekdays

Parents and kids stuck in a lunchtime rut eating the same meals daily

A tuna pasta bake was a doddle to make, and cost just a few quid

I used a free magazine subscription to make the perfect meal

Bathroom revealed as a hotspot for creativity

Fly the flag this weekend with a selection of England merchandise

We pick out Euro decorations, merch and clothing ahead England v Spain

30% of Brits would back defaulted plant-based menu in NHS hospitals
A third of Brits would back a switch to an entirely plant-based menu in NHS hospitals, according to a poll.
Steve Richmond

Father's Day experience for 2024

Father's Day: Memorable experience gifts starting at just £25

Dads just love cooking up a treat on a barbecue

We pick out the best Father's Day gifts for dads who love to barbecue

The ultimate Father’s day gift guide 2024

Valentine's Day ideas in Manchester.

Romantic Ideas for Valentine's Day in Manchester

“For many families, it’s difficult enough to have enough food on the table for everyone and now they need to think about how they’ll cover the kids’ meals as they head back to school.”

12 back to school food hacks including yellow sticker offer peak times

ITV axe major talent show weeks after finale

What is Threads? Celebrities join Twitter rival

Holly Willoughby

Huge ITV star tipped to host Strictly Come Dancing

Ed Sheeran’s rare demo CD made while at school expected to sell at auction for massive sum

Rare Ed Sheeran demo CD made in school goes to auction

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex,

Prince Harry bizarre interview requests for Spotify podcast revealed

What will the next platty joobs be?

Coronation abbreviations - what will the next ‘platty joobs’ be?
A TikToker found viral success after coming up with nicknames for the King’s coronation, but will His Majesty approve?
Chloe Clarke

Aaron Dessner teases new music with Taylor Swift

For those looking to head to Disney World Orlando next year can bag a bargain with this new offer

Disney World launches early booking offer with free park access

The AA has debunked lots of driving myths (Photo: The AA)

Eight driving myths debunked by The AA

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Mother’s Day on a budget: 9 thrifty ways to show you care

Instagram star The Lunchbox Mama has revealed a series of packed lunch ideas that will feed kids for a week all for under a fiver.

Mum shares savvy packed lunch ideas that feed kids for a week

Interior design experts have explained what the latest trends are for 2023

6 interior design trends to we’ll be seeing more of in 2023

Happy Valley series 3: Sally Wainwright explains pause between seasons

Some businesses may be forced to shut down for the winter

Dry January 2023: Celebrating 10 years of sobriety

Will you be making New Year's Resolutions for 2023?

Ten most common New Year’s resolutions and how to succeed at them

Expert tips on getting kids to sleep on Christmas eve

Best Christmas gifts for Dads

Men’s gifts for Christmas: great presents for Dads and father figures

What a feast

Be a Host Winner with these World Cup inspired Bring-a-board Ideas

Eight of the best Mother’s Day afternoon teas from UK supermarkets

Ten of the best Mother’s Day afternoon teas from UK supermarkets

Eco-friendly ways to dispose of your Christmas tree (photo: Shutterstock)

Eco-friendly ways to dispose of your Christmas trees

Haigh Hall

Wigan historian's call to use Haigh Hall to remember war history

How to talk to children about Santa Claus - as explained by an expert

Wigan Trades Council

Trade unionists in Wigan organising events on Covid-19 problems

You’ve been eating Jaffa Cakes wrong for your entire life - here’s the proper wa...

Harry Lees, Helen Foster and Brenda Entwistle inside the church

Ambitious transformation of church into community hub

Wigan Flashes

Funding boost for community projects in Wigan

Jess Rotherham

What would you do to make your mark?

Impossible Inventions: Ideas that shouldnt work by Malgorzata Mycielska and Aleksandra and Daniel Mizielinski

Book review: The power of the imagination comes alive with Gecko Press

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