8 h. ago Average Briton to spend more than £1,300 in six weeks before Christmas, poll finds

More than £440 on presents and £300 on food and drink makes it a pricey festive season for the average person

Economics

22 h. ago Is your favourite chocolate treat really a FAKE? The cult classics that no longer have enough cocoa to count... and those that do

The average Briton consumes 7,560 chocolate bars and 8,316 chocolate biscuits over their lifetime. But what if all that chocolate we're hooked on isn't actually chocolate at all?

Politics

60 h. ago Best UK Christmas markets — and where to stay to make a weekend of it

Mulled wine, mince pies, and a whole load of festive cheer — Rosalyn Wikeley rounds up the most twinkly winter fairs

Politics

3 d. ago Richard Osman says 'if he had any guts' as he brands Jeremy Clarkson a 'coward'

Jeremy Clarkson's latest book releases this week, and Richard Osman believes the star is aiming for a Christmas best-seller

Events

6 d. ago Neighbours divided in opinion after The Dome puts up Christmas lights in October

Christmas isn't until another 10 weeks or so - but it hasn't stopped The Dome, a restaurant and bar in Edinburgh city centre, from putting up festive lights already

Politics

6 d. ago One of Boots' most popular Christmas beauty gift sets is £26 instead of £54 this weekend

'Great gift idea with everything you need for a bit of pampering at home'

Economics

8 d. ago 'Fairytale' European Christmas market holiday makes perfect winter weekend away

The festive period is a hectic time, and what better way to blow off steam than with a holiday? If you plan it right, you can take this Christmas market trip without using any annual leave

Politics

1 week ago Lidl announces plans 'to cut 130 jobs' just 10 weeks before Christmas

Workers will now reportedly undergo a 90-day consultation process. A further 100 positions are set to be created at HQ

Politics

2 w. ago Plan to save activities at Falkirk community centre gets councillors' backing

The council will spend £300,000 on modular units to replace the centre which faces a repair bill of more than £3 million.

Politics

2 w. ago Bargain UK supermarket launches 50% off toy sale including Lego, Barbie and Hot Wheels ahead of Christmas

CHRISTMAS might still be weeks away, but shoppers are already snapping up toy bargains. Morrisons has slashed its prices by up to 50 per cent on big-name brands including LEGO, Barbie and Hot Wheels. The half-price sale, running in stores nationwide until October 26, is aimed at helping parents spread the cost of Christmas and...

Economics

3 w. ago The cheapest days to fly over Thanksgiving and Christmas ... plus the secret best week for traveling abroad

If you want the best prices, you better get moving now on booking tickets

Transport

3 w. ago Mum, 35, died just three days after paramedics dismissed blood clot on her brain as an ear infection

A MUM tragically died of a blood clot on her brain three days after paramedics dismissed her symptoms as an ear infection. Natasha Hewitt was forced to say goodbye to her 16-month-old son just a week before Christmas after 111 call-handlers failed to rush her for urgent treatment. She first started complaining of back pain...

Events

3 w. ago Where to buy Lindt and Ferrero Rocher Christmas chocolate boxes at cheapest prices this week

With the festive season on its way, two retailers have slashed the prices of Ferrero Rocher and Lindt Christmas chocolate boxes to their lowest prices this week

Economics

last month Cadbury launches new flavour of 30p famous chocolate treat as shoppers fill up their trolleys for Christmas

CADBURY has launched a brand-new flavour of a famous 30p treat – and shoppers are already stocking up for Christmas. The new bar has been spotted in supermarkets this week as fans rush to snap up the festive snack. One shopper posted online: “New Cadbury Crunchie Freddo.” Fans flocked to the comments. One wrote: “delicioussss.”...

Politics