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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

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

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

The ultimate Father’s day gift guide 2024
Struggling for Father’s Day gift ideas? Don’t worry we’ve got you covered.
Natalie Dixon

“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

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
Mother’s Day should be one to remember - and it’s still possible to show your mum you care without spending a fortune as the cost of living crisis bites.
Sophie Wills

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

Hearts head coach Robbie Neilson was under immense pressure in 2021 but kept his job and repaid the club with success on the park. Picture: SNS

Why Aberdeen may have taken inspiration from Hearts

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

The Duffer brothers at an event to promote Stranger Things season 4

Duffer Brothers tease ‘big ending’ of Stranger Things 5

NHS leaders in Scotland discuss ‘two tier’ proposal that would see wealthy patients pay for own treatment

NHS leaders in Scotland discuss having wealthy pay for treatment

Moving home is an exciting - but stressful - time for both you and your dog.

6 expert tips on helping your adorable dog settle into a new home

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

The MultiStory performance venue at Castle Terrace

Ideas to help local business pop up everywhere - Kevin Buckle

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

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

George Burley had a very short but very successful period in charge of Hearts before being sacked with the team top of the table. Picture: SNS

Remembering when Vlad sacked Burley as Hearts boss

Charlotte Square Garden was still in a muddy mess in February after the staging of the 2019 book festival. Picture: Neil Hanna

Book festival urged to shift dates and move indoors

One of artist Antony Gormley's "6 TIMES" statues wears a protective face mask as the UK continues lockdown, with the Scottish Government asking for ideas on how to ease the restrictions.

'Lockdown referendum' among public's bizzare ideas for easing restrictions

The route for the first three Open Street events has been revealed. Picture: OpenStreetMap

Revealed: Planned route for first three Old Town road closure events

The cost of replacing the setts in Brighton Place is something the council can ill-afford. Picture: Jon Savage

Helen Martin: What price a load of cobblers for the city?

Ronnie Corbett and his wife Anne. Picture: BBC

Calls for permanent memorial to Ronnie Corbett in Capital

Ken Buchanan at the civic reception held in his honour. Picture: Neil Hanna

Ken Buchanan: push for Meadowbank to be named after boxing hero

Mercury Music Prize winner Young Fathers. Pic: PA

Gary Flockhart: Prize guys not resting on laurels

Traffic calming measures would discourage drivers from using The Causey. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Cash boost to help reclaim Causey for pedestrians

Planners could copy Holland to get people on bikes

Review:C Panga, Hill Street Theatre

Festivals seek a bright idea