4 h. ago The most popular Christmas toy the year you were born: How many dolls and games can you remember on this nostalgia

New research from the Toy Retailers Association has unveiled what the top five most popular trinkets have been each year over the past decades, starting from 1970 up until today.

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27 h. ago Lidl selling everything you need for Christmas dinner for £1.50 per person

The deal includes the turkey, gravy, stuffing, veg and other trimmings

Economics

28 h. ago Alison Hammond and Jonathan Ross to star in new Hamleys documentary

The programme, which has the working title Top Toys Of All Time, will explore children’s favourites from past and present, from Lego to Kerplunk.

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51 h. ago The 15 toys topping kids’ wishlists this Christmas– and they're already selling out

The DreamToys list for 2025 has dropped, and the experts say these 15 top toys will be the most popular this Christmas

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3 d. ago Twelve of the best US Christmas markets to get you in the festive spirit

Across the U.S., it’s beginning to look, and smell, a lot like Christmas — artisanal stalls framed by twinkling lights are selling delightful gifts and the tempting aromas of mulled wine and bratwursts are wafting through the air

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5 d. ago Kindle Paperwhite price drops to lowest ever level on Amazon, CamelCamelCamel confirms

The newest Kindle Paperwhite has fallen to its lowest recorded price, making it one of Amazon’s fastest-selling early Christmas tech deals.

Economics

6 d. ago Best Christmas market holidays to book now – from just £99pp inclduing Paris, Tallinn and Bruges

The best Christmas market holidays sell out fast. We’ve rounded up five magical festive trips to book now from just £99pp.

Economics

6 d. ago Champagne Problems review – Netflix’s latest Christmas romcom lacks fizz

The streamer continues its annual onslaught of forgettable festive films with a mostly charmless romance set in FranceAt the risk of sounding like the Grinch, I must once again bemoan the release of Christmas movies before Thanksgiving; the temperatures may be dropping at long last, but it’s still too close to the gloominess of daylight savings and too far from the belt-loosening of the actual holidays to fully indulge in Netflix’s now-annual buffet of cheap Christmas confections. Nevertheless, their content conveyor belt rolls on, offering treats about as substantial and enduring as cotton candy beginning in mid-November.Like American chocolates that no longer, in fact, contain real chocolate but sell like gangbusters on Halloween anyway, the Netflix Christmas movie, like rival holiday movie master Hallmark, is relied upon, even beloved, for its brand of badness, for its rote familiarity (nostalgic casting, basement-bargain budgets, styrofoam snow, knowingly absurd premise) and unc...

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7 d. ago British supermarket is selling a whole Christmas dinner for 4 for just £25

The supermarket's frozen Christmas dinner for four has been praised by shoppers on TikTok. One person said: THAT'S ACTUALLY AMAZING for people struggling! Impressed!"

Economics

1 week ago Retail expert urges people to buy three Christmas essentials in November

One TikTok user who worked in retail for more than 10 years has told people the exact time they should buy three Christmas essentials before they sell out

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1 week ago From Wicked dolls to Pokemon, Peppa Pig and Lego F1 cars the 15 most wanted toys this Christmas to meet all budgets

IT’S time to write letters to Santa as this year’s top Christmas picks are unveiled. The Toy Retailers Association has revealed its 15 most-wanted playthings for 2025. From singing Wicked dolls to monster trucks and party games, there is something for all ages on the DreamToys list – even the big kids – with prices...

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1 week ago Dinos, diggers and fast cars – the toys tipped to be best sellers this Christmas

The DreamToys list features the toys, games and gadgets predicted to be most in demand this festive season. By Lisa Salmon.

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1 week ago Christmas 2025 must have toys revealed including Peppa Pig and Wicked dolls

Industry experts and toy retailers have revealed the products they expect to be the top sellers for the 2025 DreamToys list

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1 week ago Pigs, witches and fast cars – the toys tipped to be best sellers this Christmas

The DreamToys list is released as industry data revealed the UK toy market grew by 6% in value this year, the largest increase since 2020.

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1 week ago Peppa Pig, Wicked and Formula 1 among the toys predicted to be best

These popular items are among the 15 toys to feature on the 2025 DreamToys list

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2 w. ago Home Bargains selling 'perfect for Christmas Eve' £2.99 gift box

The new gift set has impressed shoppers, and it could be perfect for a cosy self-care night

Economics

2 w. ago Amazon is selling the 'most impressive' Christmas present for beauty buffs

The hair dryer is said to give salon quality results in minutes

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2 w. ago People urged to check homes for old Christmas decorations now worth £150

Vintage Christmas decorations have been selling for a pretty penny on eBay – and people have been urged to check through their collections to see whether they're sitting on a goldmine

Economics

2 w. ago Check your attic for these 'forgotten' Christmas baubles that can sell for £150

Bargain hunters have started scouring charity shops in search of vintage Christmas baubles that could earn them a small fortune when sold online – so do you own any?

Economics

2 w. ago Lidl to sell 'luxury' Christmas candle similar to iconic £45 brand for less than £10

This is one Christmas candle shoppers won't want to miss.

Economics