92 m. ago 'I tried to find a last minute Christmas jumper from M&S, Next, Primark and more'

Fashion writer Rachel Williams headed to the high street to see if she could find a last minute Christmas jumper.

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28 h. ago 3 ingredient Strawberry Santas are perfect Christmas treat and takes minutes to make

People are going mad after learning that you only need three ingredients to turn normal strawberries into adorable Christmas themed treats that look like tiny Santas - and they take seconds to make

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60 h. ago I forgot to make a Christmas cake but this supermarket shortcut saved months of hassle

Missed Stir-up Sunday? A last-minute Christmas cake recipe is still possible with one clever shortcut using pre-soaked fruit - no weeks of waiting required

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4 d. ago I tried to do all my Christmas shopping in 60 minutes – here’s what happened

The average person spends 41 hours prepping for Christmas – and more than six hours of that time is spent shopping. Armed with a timer, a laptop and a tighter budget than usual, Charlotte Cripps set out to find 27 gifts in under an hour

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2 w. ago Children and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels

The return of Charlie and Lola; the second lives of trees; the dangers of time travel; a YA Bluebeard retelling and moreThe Street Where Santa Lives by Harriet Howe and Julia Christians, Little Tiger, £12.99When an old man moves in on a busy street, only his little neighbour notices; with his white beard and round belly, she’s convinced he’s Santa. But when Santa falls ill, other neighbours must rally round to take care of him. Will he be better in time for Christmas? This sweet, funny, acutely observed picture book is a festive, joyous celebration of community.I Am Wishing Every Minute for Christmas by Lauren Child, S&S, £12.99Twenty-five years after their first appearance, this delightful, engaging new Charlie and Lola picture book is filled with Lola’s excited impatience as she and her big brother get everything ready for Christmas. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Greater Manchester's alternative Christmas Market just a 15 minute tram away from city centre

Ten pictures from inside the Quayside Christmas Makers Market for those wanting to avoid the hustle and bustle of the city centre

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3 w. ago Keira Knightley and Celebrity Traitors' Joe Wilkinson star in Waitrose’s Christmas 'mini romcom' ad

Waitrose has unveiled its Christmas advert for 2025 in the form of a four-minute romantic comedy starring Keira Knightley and Celebrity Traitors favourite Joe Wilkinson

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3 w. ago ITV Coronation Street fans fume as episode delayed for 'long' Christmas advert

Coronation Street fans were left fuming as the latest episode of the ITV soap was delayed by four minutes to make way for a Christmas advert from Waitrose

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3 w. ago Waitrose reveals 2025 Christmas film and fans say it's the 'best ad ever'

Waitrose has revealed a four-minute Christmas film

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last month The 'best city' in the UK 90 minutes from London with amazing Christmas market

The 'best city' in the UK 90 minutes from London with amazing Christmas market  MyLondon

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