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Nearly six in 10 adults prefer older UK Christmas traditions over the more modern ones – with “Elf on the Shelf” the most disliked. A poll of 2,000 people, who celebrate Yuletide, found 27 percent can’t stand Santa’s mischievous little helper – while a fifth turn their nose up at …

Christmas shopping can feel like a financial burden, so money-saving deals are handy for keeping costs down. Boots’ Star Gifts range offers huge savings on beauty, skincare and fragrance, for ticking off your list this festive season. It’s a chance to try premium brands and stock up on favourite products, …

Couples getting married in 2024 have been looking for inspiration online for their upcoming nuptials, and it seems many are keen on one specific theme. The most recent Pinterest Predicts report discloses a significant surge of 170 percent in searches for “groovy nuptials” on the platform, with users increasingly embracing …

This online quiz will determine if you are naughty or nice when it comes to gift-giving during the festive season. Do you spend all year thinking about what you’d get a loved one, noting ideas down as you go? Or do you love to joke around, and purposely gift something …

An American student now wishes he hadn’t marked his ex-girlfriend’s apology letter and shared it on Twitter. He gave the four-page handwritten note a D- grade, scoring it 61 out of 100. Nick Lutz, who studied at the University of Central Florida, criticised his ex for her long introduction, repetitive …

Dogs are set to have 27 percent more spent on them this Christmas than cats, research has revealed. A poll, of more than 2,000 pet owners, found moggies will typically receive £19 worth of gifts, while pampered pooches will benefit to the tune of £25. Chew toys top the Christmas …

Royal Mail has warned customers of possible delays to services today following disruption at mail centres across the UK. The postal service noted that while delivery and collection services will take place, more than 10 areas will be affected by slow-moving mail today. It comes at a crucial time for people …

TODAY’S horoscope has one star sign seeking new experiences, while another is finding new ways to cope. What else can you expect? Russell Grant shares his analysis

This comes after the coffee chain has closed and opened stores across the country this year. The Bruntsfield Place location in Edinburgh will cease trading on February 14, 2024, according to the retail chain. After this date, Costa fans will have to visit nearby locations for a drink, and there …

A woman has shown the internet how she restores her white trainers with a homemade paste that costs just £1.70 to make at home. White trainers have remained unwaveringly trendy over the years, but they lose their shine after just a few wears, to the frustration of many. TikTok is …