12 h. ago Lush to open new store at busy Scots shopping centre weeks before Christmas

LUSH is opening up a brand new store at a busy Scots shopping centre just weeks before Christmas. The bath-bomb gurus will cut the ribbon on the new branch at Edinburgh's Fort Kinnaird retail park next weekend. It marks Lush's 10th location in Scotland since their flagship store opened on Glasgow's Buchanan Street in December...

Economics

12 h. ago What to do with a sparse tree? Or a wonky angel? Shop window

There’s a lot of pressure to make a splash, but you can create beautiful festive decor on a budget – just ask the people who do it all year roundIt has been Christmas in the retail world for weeks but most of us are only now getting the decorations out at home. How can you reuse and recycle what you already have to create the perfect festive feel? Shop window-dressers – or visual merchandisers, as they are also known – share their tips for capturing the magic of the most wonderful time of the year. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Mums are racing to ASDA to bag play kitchens that are scanning for better than half price, but you’ll need to be quick

IF YOU’RE hoping to get some Christmas shopping done this weekend then ASDA is the place to be. Shoppers are rushing to get their hands on a wooden play kitchen that is scanning for better half the price. Taking to the Facebook group Extreme Couponing & Bargains UK one mum shared their pre-Christmas bargain. Captioning...

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35 h. ago Check eligibility for DWP extra payment as 'qualifying week' expected to start

Anyone claiming 24 benefits during the qualifying week could be entitled to the Christmas Bonus

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38 h. ago Hilarious moment veteran BBC newsreader bursts out laughing over Christmas tree innuendo about 'small one' going up at the weekend

This is the amusing moment a BBC newsreader couldn't stop laughing after a cheeky Christmas tree innuendo about a 'small one' going up at the weekend.

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39 h. ago Jeff and Freddy Brazier put on united front at Tulleys Christmas Lights following week from hell

The father and son, who have been open about having their differences in the past, looked to be getting on well

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41 h. ago 24 hours in York: the chic Christmas market stay less than two hours from London

An impressive festive market, Michelin-starred restaurants and chic, affordable stays make York the ideal pre-Christmas weekender, says Jes Salter

Politics

66 h. ago Flu cases continue to rise as 'mutated' H3N2 strain sparks urgent health bosses plea

Health bosses have issued a plea with less than four weeks until Christmas

Science

3 d. ago Inside the race for Christmas Number 1 as Paddington Bear launches bid to beat Kylie Minogue and Wham! to the top spot

THE race to crown the Christmas No1 will get under way in two weeks. And a dark horse, or should that be lovable bear, has entered the fray. Paddington has become a major contender with song One Of Us, which is actually sung by McFly’s Tom Fletcher, who wrote it for the new Paddington The...

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3 d. ago Five Greater Manchester motorways closed overnight November 28

It's expected to be a bumper weekend with Christmas Markets, arena shows, Black Friday, and football

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3 d. ago Concerns grow for beauty influencer missing after seeing 'creep' outside home

Stefanie Pieper, 31, disappeared in Graz, Austria, after she had been enjoying a Christmas party with a mate over the weekend - her boyfriend has since been arrested in Slovenia

Events

3 d. ago I tried McDonald's new Grinch Christmas menu but 1 item has a big problem

McDonald's new festive Grinch menu includes gherkin-flavoured fries, a sweet and festive pie, and more in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the hit film, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, and one item is proving divisive

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3 d. ago I tried the McDonald's Grinch festive menu and one item sent me to heaven

You can also grab a free pair of Grinch socks - but you need to be quick

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3 d. ago Picking out your Christmas tree this weekend? This is how to choose one that can boost your health... and help banish festive stress

Christmas brings with it a rich tapestry of aromas-and one in particular has been scientifically proven to boost your health.

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3 d. ago Hundreds of Scots lose jobs weeks before Christmas as major timber firm closes

The UK's largest timber firm entered administration and has announced six Scottish branches are being shuttered with immediate effect.

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4 d. ago Decluttering expert says do this one job today and you'll ready your home for Christmas

With just four weeks to go until Christmas, home transformation experts Lesley Spellman and Ingrid Jansen from Declutter Hub share their simple plan for getting ready for The Big Day

Society

4 d. ago Jingle Bell Heist review – Netflix comedy is slight cut above standard festive filler

A game cast and some decent twists help to elevate this passably entertaining London-set Christmas offering about a department store robberyWe’re a few weeks into the annual Netflix Christmas dump and standards have already fallen below freezing. In both Alicia Silverstone’s A Merry Little Ex-Mas and Minka Kelly’s Champagne Problems, motions were lethargically, and cheaply, gone through without any seasonal sparkle added, a low bar once again set for the next month and change.So while there’s nothing all that remarkable about the streamer’s latest festive effort, crime caper turned romcom Jingle Bell Heist, there’s just about enough to give it an edge over its more anemic peers. Rather than being set in Snowflakeville or some other absurdly named small town in Middle America (while being clearly filmed in Canada), it’s shot on location in London during Christmas 2023 (directed by Mike Flanagan’s long-time cinematographer Michael Fimognari). The city does a great deal of heavy-liftin...

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5 d. ago Royal Mail warning to all dog owners or you could have your post 'suspended'

It is a busy time of year with Christmas just weeks away

Events

5 d. ago McDonald's launches new menu with 'adult happy meal' and 'fan favourite' item returns

McDonald's is launching its new festive menu in stores today, with a new 'adult happy meal' and a 'fan favourite' item making a return for a limited time

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6 d. ago UK’s biggest outdoor waterpark is launching its first ever Christmas market with FREE entry

A HUGE £15 million waterpark in the heart of the English Riviera is launching its first ever Christmas market. Located right on the beach, the park is best known for its eight adrenaline-pumping slides for thrillseekers. There will be two free Christmas market weekend events at the park, which plays host to rides such as...

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