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Most common causes of frustrations are unexpected road closures and heavy traffic

Boredom strikes just 43 minutes into a family road trip, research says

52 per cent of 18-24-year-olds chose to invest some cash in 2024

Gen Z investors have nearly doubled yearly, new research shows

Research of 2,000 adults who celebrate the festivities found crowded stores, long queues and trying to find the ‘perfect’ gift are the most stressful things about Christmas

Six in 10 adults feel most stressed during the Christmas season

The podcast offers a lifeline for overlooked small businesses struggling to make sense of the increasingly complex digital marketing landscape.

Ad Feature Marketing expert launches podcast to help overlooked small businesses

1,000 children aged six to 16 revealed Brighton is best for trick or treating

Sweet service launches for cities rated worst for Halloween treats

Dominos launch Slice Security safes to keep students leftover pizza safe from hungry housemates

Domino’s has created a lockable box to keep leftover pizza safe

Childcare costs have forced parents to reduce their working hours

Former Scotts Caravans site in Mayfield, Dalkeith, has been refused permission for housing. (Google Maps)

Bid for homes on former caravan sales site rejected

Family history website reveals women aren't traced in family trees

Eat Out Edinburgh is set to return for a third year in March – and this time it will be extended to the whole month.

Eat Out Edinburgh returns for 2024, with exclusive offers

Shoppers are returning to Princes Street

Increased footfall brings added hope for Princes Street - Kevin Buckle

Ad Feature LinkedIn reveals the time that workers begin 'Christmas Coasting'

Strictly Come Dancing 2023: Meet Annabel Croft

Wilko has released a list of 52 stores closing this week

Full list of 52 Wilko stores set to close this week

Scotts Caravans site in Mayfield, Dalkeith, has been put forward for housing. (Google Maps)

Bid for 78 houses at caravan sales site

Wilko stops click and collect and home delivery services.

Wilko confirms job losses as rescue bid falls through
Wilko has confirmed a last minute rescue bid for all stores has fallen through.
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A general view of the Wythenshawe branch of Wilko on August 04, 2023 in Manchester, United Kingdom. The privately-owned company has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators after it failed to find emergency investment.

Wilko: New bid for flailing chain after it fell into administration

Here are 15 foods you can eat past their expiration date, saving money and reducing food waste.

15 foods you can eat way past their expiration date

Lidl has announced it is considering two South Shields locations as part of its latest expansion

Lidl making major change to popular drink

No Boris so now I’m a Celeb is targeting Liz and Dom

Murder probe launched as boy, 7, dies after falling from ferry

The NHS is aiming to tackle declining breast screening attendance in England with conveniently placed sites

Supermarket car park to host ‘vital’ NHS breast cancer units

Figures from the annual Crime Repor show that theft has reached new record levels

Shop owners call for ‘most wanted’ lists to be available to stop theft

A commuter walks through heavy rain near the Bank of England, London.

Bank of England increases interest rates for 13th time in a row

People head in to Glastonbury Festival after Emily Eavis officially opened the festival.

Glastonbury 2023: Thousands queue overnight as festival declared open

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Celebrity Masterchef 2023: Full line-up announced

The Met Police have confirmed that a man dies on railway track in south London after being involved in a car chase with police officers. (Credit: Getty Images)

Man dies on railway tracks following police car chase
A 34-year-old man has died on train tracks following a car chase with police -the Independent Office for Police Conduct has launched an investigation into the incident.
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The fully restored Roswarne House after Elizabeth and Reg Price's hugh renovation project.

Regency stately home turned ‘crack den’ restored to former glory

Tesco is making huge changes to its bakery section

Tesco making huge changes to bakery section in all stores

Wegovy: What is the weight loss jab which GPs will offer on NHS

Aldi to ‘turn off the lights’ in all UK stores in a bid to save cash

Aldi to make huge change to all stores in a bid to save cash

Soccer AM to air for the final time today

‘Mizzy’, whose real name is Bacari-Bronze O’Garro, of Manor Road, Hackney was charged with failing to comply with a Community Protection Notice and will appear in custody at Thames Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (May 24).

TikTok prankster Mizzy arrested again days after court appearance

Wilko stores could close stores as firm in early stages of major shake-up

Wilko could close stores as firm in early stages of major shake-up

BT to axe 40 percent of its workforce by 2030

Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares to return for new season

Bank of England impose another interest rate hike

Key takes from Donald Trump’s controversial CNN interview

Longer lorries to be allowed on Britain’s roads under new laws

A bargain flat on the coast of Scotland is on sale for £25,000 just a short walk from the seafront.

Bargain flat near beach on Scottish coast listed for just £25,000

Elizabeth Holmes sentencing: Who is Theranos founder, who is her husband and is she in prison?

Elizabeth Holmes: Who is she, her husband and is she in prison?

Magical photos show the Aurora Borealis in a once-in-a-decade display (Photo: SWNS)

Photographer captures stunning photos of Aurora Borealis over UK

No plans for Prince Harry & William to reconcile at coronation

Brecon Beacons National Park will now be known as Bannau Brycheiniog - Credit: Adobe

Brecon Beacons National Park undergoes major name change

Jet2 is launching its Bid for a Break competition - here’s how you can enter and the holidays up for grabs

Jet2 Bid for a Break returns - how to enter

Tesco has announced it is cutting the price of an everyday item to help shoppers with the cost of living

Tesco drops price of ‘everyday staple’ to support customers

Traffic police drones could be common place across the UK very soon - Credit: Adobe

Traffic police to roll out new cunning way to catch reckless motorists

The People’s Park in Birkenhead (Photo: UK Government)

Full list of seven government backed UNESCO bid sites announced

Coaches travelling from the Port of Dover will be staggered in a bid to avoid delays

Port of Dover to stagger coaches in bid to avoid further Easter delays

Electric vehicles are at the forefront of new driving laws and offences introduced in April 2023 - Credit: Adobe

All the new driving laws and offences introduced in April - full list

The Essential Edinburgh team celebrate the 92 per cent vote in favour of renewing the BID. From left to right: Grant Roberts, Grant Stewart, Denzil Skinner (back), Gillian James (front), Roddy Smith, PC Sanii, Emily Campbell Johnston and Mark Farvis.

City centre businesses vote to continue paying levy which raises £1million

Demonstrators hold placards as they take part in a protest by junior doctors. Picture: NIKLAS HALLE’N/AFP via Getty Images

Junior doctors announce four-day strike action in April

Ant and Dec forced to apologise on Saturday Night Takeaway as Toni Collette swears live on ITV

Ant & Dec issue apology as Toni Collette swears on live TV

Primark stores across the UK are hosting free workshops to help customers wear their clothes for longer

Primark launches free clothing repair workshops to tackle fast-fashion

Eat Out Edinburgh returns for 2023, bringing exclusive restaurant offers to the city centre

Ad Feature Early line-up unveiled for Eat Out Edinburgh 2023