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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

Research, from eco-friendly toilet paper brand, Who Gives A Crap, found that the bathroom is a hotbed of ideas.

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

The ultimate Father’s day gift guide 2024

“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

The opening page of Threads, an Instagram app, near the Meta logo. (Photo by STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

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

Prince Harry left Spotify executives confused after saying he wanted to interview Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump about childhood trauma on his axed podcast.

Sam Johnson

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

Image: Spyrakot via Adobe Stock

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

Santa can only come when the kids are asleep - here are expert tips on getting the little ones to nod off on Christmas eve

Beth Franklin

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

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...

New Wakefield BID manager Thomas Zane-Black and chairman Graham Howarth

New manager takes over Wakefield business group with the aim of making the city ...

The children's play area has had a revamp just in time for the school holidays. (AB281a0716)

Park undergoes transformation in time for the summer holidays

Coun Keith Wakefield

Plans for contactless rail travel across northern England