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From sports cars to highland cattle, steampunk and Scarborough Street, there's a number of activities across Yorkshire this May Bank Holiday for all the family.

27 events to occupy your May Bank Holiday weekend in Yorkshire
Last minute family activities across Yorkshire ahead of ‘another’ long weekend in May

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

Julian Pearce is the founder of communications agency Yasper.

Loneliness can feel even more extreme at Christmas - Julian Pearce

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

Stephen Andrews credited his belief in his abilities and his unique story to him applying for the show

York Fish & Forest chef to star in MasterChef: The Professionals 2024

Review: I tried the 3.5L Cosori Air Fryer

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

Fish & Forest: Fresh flavours with family roots in York's heritage

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

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
Father’s Day lands on Sunday, June 16 this year, which means it’s a perfect time for a summer barbecue - so we’ve rounded up some perfect grilling gift ideas
Gareth Butterfield

The ultimate Father’s day gift guide 2024

The Charlatans

Gig review: The Charlatans at O2 Academy Leeds

“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?

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

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

The Crown in Middlesbrough

'Prominent and iconic' pub closed since 2015 could be bought by council

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

Masons Chocolate Vodka

Ad Feature CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS: Masons gin and vodka

Masons - The Original

Ad Feature Masons of Yorkshire launches ‘gincredible’ competition

A sitting area in one of the beautifully updated caravans that are now luxury lodges

How these dated static caravans were converted into sensational holiday lodges

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

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

Mister Finch with a selection of the exhibits from The Museum of Figments on display at Leeds City Museum. (Simon Hulme).

Meet Yorkshire textile artist Mister Finch - whose work uses everyday materials

Santa's little helper has plenty of fun getting into mischief around homes

10 of the best Elf on the Shelf ideas

Sarah Goodwin was shocked that her children had been reported to the police for using chalk on a pavement

Children using chalk to draw hopscotch grid reported to police for 'vandalism'

Never waste an idea says Ian McMillan.

Even banana skins can be fruitful when it comes to ideas - Ian McMillan

Sometimes ideas appear and you think they’re going to be gold cup winners and end up being also-rans, says Ian. (YPN).

Ideas can present themselves at any time so be prepared to grasp them - Ian McMi...

Northern is inviting groups to apply for a share of £250,000

Northern offers £250,000 fund to help improve trains for disabled in Yorkshire

Meetings have been forced to change dramatically in 2020. (JPIMedia).

Harking back to meetings in a pre-covid world - Ian McMillan

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

Bird Lovegod is Managing Director of EthicalMuch.com

Shifting the focus from doom to one of real hope

Michael Palin's views about comedy also relevance in other areas of life. Picture: BBC/Firecrest Films

Palin’s fears about stifling comedy apply to wider public debate - The YP says

This was Barnsley at the start of the Covid-19 lockdown.

Why ‘shop local’ could be priceless to our high streets – Jayne Dowle

Caroline Flack pictures in February last year Ian West/PA Wire

Caroline’s Flack’s death must make us stop and think about the judgements we mak...

Tim Ward is chief executive of the Quoted Companies Alliance

The risks facing our smaller firms - Tim Ward

This home was transformed on a budget thanks to two treasure hunters

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