1 hour ago 'I saw advent calendars on sale in Sainsbury's and was floored by price of them'

Supermarkets are already stocking up on festive food and Christmas gifts, including advent calendars, but Samantha Bartlett, Assistant Editor of Social News, was left stunned by the price of some of them

Economics

10 h. ago The Royal Mint releases ‘limited edition’ advent calendar with chance to win solid gold coin

The advent calendar is going on sale from today (Tuesday, October 14)

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43 h. ago Tesco shoppers spot new ‘melt in the mouth’ flavour of Lindt Lindor chocolates that are perfect for Christmas

CHOCOLATE fans are going wild after spotting a brand new flavour of Lindt Lindor truffles on Tesco shelves. The new variety, which appears to be a limited edition release, was quietly added to the shelves. Eagle-eyed customers were quick to share the sweet find on social media. One excited fan posted on Facebook: “NEW DOUBLE...

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60 h. ago Spies were 'gagged' from objecting to new Chinese mega embassy plans

The revelations about the proposed embassy - dubbed a 'spy campus' - are likely to increase concerns about the development on the site of the Royal Mint buildings.

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8 d. ago Campaigners urge MPs not to cave in to 'Beijing bullies' as China turns off water taps for British diplomats in bid to force UK government to approve London 'mega

The ploy is said to be the latest tactic by President Xi Jinping to ensure he gets approval for his plans to build a complex at Royal Mint Court in the City.

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9 d. ago 10 best beauty advent calendars according to beauty editors – from Elemis to Lookfantastic

Beauty advents calendars are back for 2025 and better than ever, filled with more products and greater values than ever before. Here are our favourites

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9 d. ago Taylor Swift reveals even MORE songs are on the way after blockbuster release of The Life Of A Showgirl

Taylor Swift has surprised her devoted Swifties fanbase with four limited edition versions of her latest album.

Culture

9 d. ago Water torture... China turns off the taps for British diplomats after row over 'mega

The ploy is said to be the latest tactic by President Xi Jinping to ensure he gets approval for his plans to build a complex at Royal Mint Court in the City.

Politics

1 week ago Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl review – lazy big screen cash

The megastar’s underwhelming new album gets a suitably sub-par cinematic accompaniment offering very little for even the most devoted of fansJust as the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, fans of Taylor Swift will heed the call for new content. Long before the economy-lifting, paradigm-shifting global domination of her Eras Tour, Swift had cultivated a uniquely intense and personal relationship with her fans, even within the reverential world of pop music. That relationship, sustained through Easter eggs, years long parasocial narratives and arguably her own metaverse, can be real and special and nutritive, a steady raft through life’s storms – I’ve been there. But years into her imperial era, Swift’s cyclical feeding of the fan base has started to seem less like an act of mutual devotion and more nakedly exploitative, the many one-off re-releases and special vinyls and limited-edition Target drops like a billionaire’s tax on her most loyal.The latest of these is the Life o...

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1 week ago Pets at Home restocks viral £30 advent calendar that 'sold out online in 2 weeks'

Along with the bestselling dog advent calendar, a cat edition is set to hit the shelves.

Economics

1 week ago Stephen King is the most banned author in US schools, according to report

During the 2024-2025 school year, there were more then 6,800 instances of books being pulled, led by the horror authorA new report on book bans in US schools finds Stephen King as the author most likely to be censored and the country divided between states actively restricting works and those attempting to limit or eliminate bans.PEN America’s Banned in the USA, released Wednesday, tracks more than 6,800 instances of books being temporarily or permanently pulled for the 2024-2025 school year. The new number is down from more than 10,000 in 2023-24, but still far above the levels of a few years ago, when PEN didn’t even see the need to compile a report. Continue reading...

Culture

1 week ago Beauty editor saves £500 opening 'the best under £100 advent calendar I've seen'

Celebrity make-up artist Hannah Martin has teamed up with OK! Beauty Box once again to create her very own beauty advent calendar for 2025 - and it's filled with all her favourite products

Economics

2 w. ago Royal Mint launches new range of jewellery made from something you'd never expect

The Welsh site plays a huge part in creating this first-of-its-kind collection

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3 w. ago London Icons Unite: Maharishi and Cambridge Audio Release Limited Editions

London Icons Unite: Maharishi and Cambridge Audio Release Limited Editions  stupidDOPE

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3 w. ago Giant Monopoly ‘top hat’ roams London’s streets to celebrate new 50p coins

Standing two metres tall and weighing more than 16 kilograms, the gleaming hat is a super-sized version of the Monopoly game piece.

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3 w. ago Check your coins for UK's 'most expensive penny' worth £130,000

The 1933 penny is one of the most sought after coins in the UK, with only a handful minted by the Royal Mint.

Economics

3 w. ago Real Madrid vs Marseille Champions League prediction, odds and betting offer

Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid welcome familiar faces Marseille with the La Liga side possessing a solid 100% win record over their Ligue 1 counterparts

Sport

4 w. ago Monopoly coin: Royal Mint releases real life Monopoly money with new 50p to mark game’s 90th year in 2025

Collectors can join coin hunts, look out for advent calendar surprises and even mint their own 🎩

Economics

4 w. ago How to get your hands on the Royal Mint's special Monopoly coin and join the 'ultimate coin hunt'

A limited-edition colourful coin has been created to commemorate 90 years of Monopoly

Politics

4 w. ago Monopoly money: New Royal Mint 50p celebrates 90 years of beloved board game

It is the first time a board game has been honoured on a UK coin.

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