Shopping & Deals
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I Tried a High-Tech Package Locker Before the Holiday Shopping Rush
Hyve’s smart porch lockbox can secure incoming gifts—if your delivery driver uses it and there’s still room inside.
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These Smart Bird Feeders Make Great Gifts. They’re Already on Sale
Get a head start on holiday shopping with early Black Friday discounts on Birdfy and Kiwibit models I’ve used and loved.
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The loyalty illusion: Why happy customers are shopping around
Why satisfied customers still shop around
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Selfridges unveils Christmas windows with festive scenes from around the world
The Christmas And The City theme greets shoppers at all the department store’s UK outlets this festive season.
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Black Friday controller deals: the best PC pads at prices your paws deserve
With the Black Friday sales rolling around again, peripherals like controllers could have some of the best deals.
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Black Friday gaming mouse deals: the best discounts on your favorite pointing devices
Black Friday is a-coming and the deals wheels will are already rolling in earnest.
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Lidl to launch new limited-edition card worth £600 for shoppers - how to get one
Lidl will be launching a new card where shoppers will have £50 to spend on Middle Aisle items every month for a year.
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SNEAK PEEK - New horror bookshop to open before Halloween in York city centre
A much-anticipated new York book shop has revealed that it will be opening its doors next week – just time in for Halloween.
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Ripon Christmas Market returns with three days of festive shopping and entertainment
Ripon Christmas Market set to return with three-day festive celebration 🎄
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SNEAK PEEK - New horror bookshop to open before Halloween in York city centre
A much-anticipated new York book shop has revealed that it will be opening its doors next week – just time in for Halloween.
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Ripon Christmas Market 2026: Three Days From 20 November
Ripon's artisan Christmas market fills the Market Square from Friday 20 to Sunday 22 November, the same weekend as the cathedral's 100-stall gift fair.
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5 of the best early Black Friday deals I've found in the Samsung Week sale — Galaxy S26 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, OLED TVs, Mini-LED TVs, and more
Samsung is giving us an early look at its Black Friday deals as part of its Samsung Week sale, so I've searched through and picked out the top 5 deals that are worth considering if you want to shop now.
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Aldi £24.99 candle advent calendar that's a dupe for Jo Malone and Yankee Candle
Aldi's Hotel Collection Candle Advent Calendar returns on October 25 for £24.99, with 25 festive scents and a £35 saving against Yankee Candle.
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Inside Darlington's haunting Halloween pop-up shop that's the 'biggest in North East'
A mother-and-daughter team say they've opened the biggest Halloween pop-up shop in the North East as they bring thousands of costumes and spooky accessories to Darlington for one month only.
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I've picked the 14 best deals from the Amazon UK weekend sale — Lego, Ninja, Microsoft, Shark, Bose, and more from £6.99
I've searched through the latest batch of deals at Amazon UK and picked out 14 of the best deals that are genuinely worth buying on tech, toys, essentials, and more.
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Piece Hall Christmas Markets 2026 - Everything visitors need to know
Find out everything you need to know about The Piece Hall Christmas Markets, including dates, traders, entertainment and festive events.
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Man faces jail after £2.6m cocaine and heroin haul found among Christmas gifts
A man was caught in a £2.6m class A drugs bust just days before Christmas
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Starbucks launches new Halloween black cat cups and gifts – and prices start at £3.95
Starbucks has unveiled cat-themed Halloween merchandise, including a £11.95 cat-ear Cold Cup and a £3.95 reusable cup. See the full collection and prices.
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Top rated North East Halloween costume shops for best spooky outfits this autumn
Those preparing for Halloween are being encouraged to support independent businesses across the North East, with a range of local costume shops offering everything from fancy dress outfits to accessories, makeup and party supplies.
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Wyze BodyScan review: This cheap smart scale operates like it’s twice the price
The Wyze BodyScan offers an impressive set of features for the price. Unfortunately, it’s let down by the build quality.
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I find it quite demoralising in store - why I do all my shopping online
After Primark announced plans for home delivery, we hear from women who never go into clothes stores.
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Ripon Christmas Market Returns for Three-Day Festive Weekend
Ripon’s historic Market Place will host a three-day Christmas artisan market from Friday 20 November to Sunday 22 November, with independent traders, seasonal
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Appeal after Jellycats stolen from North Yorkshire shop
Police have released CCTV of two people they want to speak to following the theft of Jellycat plush toys from Hoppers in Market Place, Malton.
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Family-run Yorkshire food business launches new festive gift boxes
Charlie & Ivy’s has launched new themed gift boxes in time for the festive season, each inspired by popular food trends.
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Appeal after Jellycats stolen from North Yorkshire shop
Police have released CCTV of two people they want to speak to following the theft of Jellycat plush toys from Hoppers in Market Place, Malton.
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Halloween knives pulled from Polish shops following stabbing spate
Fake knives and ‘gruesome’ costumes are being cleared from the shelves in one of Poland’s largest retailers, following a series of school stabbings
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Ryanair Christmas gift cards 2026: Prices, designs and how to buy
RYANAIR has launched its Christmas gift cards for 2026
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Top Lego Promo Codes in October 2026
Get the best deals on your favorite building sets, from free shipping over $35 to exclusive gifts with purchase using a Lego coupon code.
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Hospice charity unveils bigger shop at shopping centre
A HOSPICE charity has opened a new flagship shop in a busy city centre shopping hub
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Experts predict these Christmas toys will be most popular in 2026
Screen-free toys set to top best-selling Christmas lists this year, retailers say
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The Best Beauty Advent Calendars for Christmas 2026, Tried and Reviewed
Discover the best beauty advent calendars for 2026, from luxury skincare and makeup treats to affordable options that offer excellent value for money.
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IKEA has revealed a cheap LED Christmas tree — but I think its matchstick-style floor lamp is an even better festive buy
IKEA has launched new Christmas lights that come in unusual shapes and sizes.
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Cheapest supermarket to buy popular branded products revealed
Shopping without a loyalty card can cost you hundreds of pounds extra, new data shows
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I've rounded up 18 of the best deals from the latest Argos Big Red sale —save up to 50% on appliances, TVs, laptops, headphones, toys, and more tech
Argos has just launched a new Big Red sale, so I've taken a look through the offers and picked out 18 of the best deals with savings of up to 50% on appliances, toys, tech, and more.
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I’ve Tested Countless Smart Home Gadgets. These Are the Prime Day Deals I’d Go For
The right gadgets can make your house feel smarter. After extensive testing and price checks, these are the Prime Day smart home deals worth bagging.
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Help! All the black-and-white Kindles look the same — which one should I buy? A speedy guide to the best options
Today's an excellent day to buy a new ereader — here's now to pick the right one for you.
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I'd be lost without my reMarkable 2 — now £379 for the full bundle
I adore my reMarkable 2, and it's still my top digital handwriting tablet. For October's Prime Day, Amazon just dropped the bundle to its lowest ever price.
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I took my favorite super-rugged JBL speaker on a kayaking holiday — and still looks brand new
The JBL Flip 7 was my go-to pick for a Bluetooth speaker to take on a recent holiday. Here's why.
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The October Prime Day home office deals I'd actually buy
I'm tracking what to buy for your home office in Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale, from the best office chairs and mini PCs we've tested to cool WFH gadgets.
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'Everything must go' - new items added to closing down sale at popular York shop
A long-standing York city centre shop has added to its closing down sale
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'Everything must go' - new items added to closing down sale at popular York shop
A long-standing York city centre shop has added to its closing down sale
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Applications open for Ferryhill Christmas Fayre market stalls
Ferryhill is gearing up for the festive season as preparations get under way for the town's annual Christmas Fayre and Christmas lights switch-on.
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Bank card stolen from family on holiday in Yorkshire seaside town
A bank card has been stolen from a family on holiday in Scarborough.
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Bank card stolen from family on holiday in Yorkshire seaside town
A bank card has been stolen from a family on holiday in Scarborough.
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Hundreds of pounds of clothes stolen from popular York city centre shop
Hundreds of pounds worth of clothing have been stolen from a shop in York city centre.
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Hundreds of pounds of clothes stolen from popular York city centre shop
Hundreds of pounds worth of clothing have been stolen from a shop in York city centre.
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Harrogate toy retailer cuts prices every time Town striker scores
A Harrogate toy retailer is giving customers a discount every time Harrogate Town's Brad Dolaghan scores.
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Giveaways for Harrogate customers promised when shop's rebranding is completed
A Harrogate town centre shop has closed but it will reopen with giveaways for customers after a refurbishment and rebranding.
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Popular toy retailer to open at North East shopping centre with LEGO, Barbie and more
A popular toy retailer is set to open in Hartlepool bringing hundreds of toys, games and collectibles to the town centre.
