37 h. ago Four ways to boost your bank balance by selling your old items

TODAY is “Sell-It Sunday”, according to resale site Vinted. It’s the day we are most likely to upload our unwanted Christmas gifts to the marketplace. Other sites, such as eBay and Gumtree, will also see a post-Christmas frenzy. So boost your bank balance by selling your old items, or pick up a bargain. BEST SELLERS:...

Economics

4 d. ago B&M shoppers shocked after spotting 'disorientating' item in stores days after Christmas

Shoppers even said it "feels illegal" to see the item less than a week after Christmas

Events

5 d. ago Easter items hit shops few days after Christmas and there's 'sneaky' reason why

I spotted Easter items in the shops already just a few days after we've all celebrated Christmas and I have some very mixed feelings about it after finding out why stores do it

Events

5 d. ago Ryanair flight descends into chaos and is swooped by police after items are 'stolen from trolley'

Police entered the aircraft at Edinburgh Airport on Christmas Eve following reports of the incident - allegedly items were stolen from the trolley.

Events

6 d. ago Stop weeds and deter slugs by sprinkling 1 Christmas item in the garden

Garden experts recommend you keep this one Christmas item instead of throwing it away.

Politics

1 week ago What Christmas items you can and can't recycle or face £200 fines

During Christmas, the UK experiences a big increase in waste production

Economics

1 week ago UK council £200 fine warning if you recycle these Christmas items

Know which Christmas items can't go in your recycling bin as breaking council waste rules could result in hefty fines

Events

1 week ago Ovens will be sparkling clean 'overnight' after Christmas with 3 items and no scrubbing

Nobody likes doing it, but your oven could probably do with a good clean after cooking on Christmas Day

Politics

1 week ago Sainsbury's and Argos urgent Christmas notice issued over Orchard Toys item

The two stores have issued a recall on the game after a fault was found with the product

Politics

1 week ago ‘It’s the story of my life’: how a retired teacher transformed his memories into a miniature world

From postcards to 3D models of nativity scenes, Ken Bonham has spent decades crafting the vast collection of dioramas that fill his home in BirminghamA miniature world can be found hidden inside a one-bedroom flat in Birmingham. For decades, Ken Bonham, a retired teacher, has made memory boxes of places he has visited with his dressmaker wife of 54 years, Maggie, each made up of items they have collected on their travels or Bonham has made.Models of barns, castles and churches are also crammed into the property – made from cork, balsa wood, styrofoam – or 3D card elevations from Bonham’s photos. Each Christmas, Bonham delights his neighbours by crafting nativity scenes from items he has collected and crafted. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago People say I’m ‘ridiculous’ for spending £1,060 on M&S Christmas dinner & claim I’m causing pain for struggling families

A MUM has been slammed after sharing her haul of Christmas food for the year, which cost her £1,060. The mum who goes by UKnewfood on social media and reviews food items, shared the haul of Christmas goodies she finally picked up after ordering them in September. In the clip, she said: "I picked up...

Economics

1 week ago Last minute Christmas wrapping hack that uses 3 everyday items labelled 'genius'

Claire Lee's Christmas present wrapping technique that uses three items that most people will already have in their home has become a viral social media sensation

Politics

1 week ago Tesco issues urgent 'do not eat' warning as Christmas food item pulled from shelves

The Christmas product could pose a 'possible health risk', the Food Standards Agency warns

Events

1 week ago Never use vacuum cleaner on Christmas tree needles as 1 item works better

Christmas trees can drop needles on the floor which need to be cleaned up, but one item is much more safer to use for the annoying job than your trusty vacuum cleaner

Politics

2 w. ago Martin Lewis says 'open' Christmas presents before gifting them for one vital reason

The MoneySavingExpert founder shares crucial Christmas returns advice, including opening presents before gifting to avoid faulty item issues

Politics

2 w. ago Most forgotten Christmas item identified: Shoppers urged to double check

New research has revealed that a surprisingly small festive staple is the item most likely to be missing from Christmas dinner tables, leaving many hosts scrambling at the last minute

Politics

2 w. ago Worried about the cost of Xmas? This is the Christmas trick I do every year to save hundreds of pounds

This will be the third year I've bought my darling husband and my dearest children absolutely nothing for Christmas. Not a single toy, item of clothing or stocking filler. Nada.

Politics

2 w. ago Christmas dinner warning for pet owners planning to feed dogs their leftovers

A vet nurse has shared a list of common Christmas dinner items that could be harmful to pets, urging people to keep them out of reach

Events

2 w. ago Mum earns hundreds on Vinted by selling 3 unused items to pay for Christmas shopping

The new mum was shocked by the savings she made after spending just under £200 on gifts that would have cost £400 otherwise – and it was all thanks to a number of unused items

Economics

2 w. ago I earned over £300 on Vinted by selling 3 items that paid for Christmas shopping

A new mum on maternity leave was petrified at the thought of paying for Christmas while only earning £184 a week on statutory maternity pay - but she managed to get creative

Economics