THERE is a nip of festive nostalgia in the drinks aisle this holiday season. From Snowball cocktails to traditional sloe gin and even Gingerbread booze, if you’re in the market for some wind-the-clock-back liquid memories then you’re in luck. 9 Helena Nicklin tested out a collection of… I tested retro-flavoured drinks for Christmas…£13 winner was … Read more
THE future of one of Scotland’s biggest discount stores has been left in uncertainty after the chain was unsuccessful in its bid to find a buyer. The beloved bargain chain – with 59 Scots outlets – is currently in search of new management after running into financial difficulties. 1 The bargain… Future of popular discount … Read more
THE future of one of Britain’s biggest high-street discount chains remains uncertain after failing to find a buyer. The Original Factory Shop (TOFS), a beloved haunt for bargain-savvy Brits, is teetering on the edge of uncertainty. 1 The Original Factory Shop is closing its branch in Haverfordwest,… Future of discount chain with 187 shops is … Read more
NESTLE has axed a beloved Christmas chocolate treat, and shoppers are gutted. Fans of After Eight will no longer be able to savour the mint chocolate in straw form. 1 Shoppers used to be able to purchase the 110g tubs for £2 at Asda and other major supermarkets Nestle has officially ceased… Nestle confirms it … Read more
PANICKED shoppers are set to splurge around £20million an hour on last-minute Christmas gifts this weekend. Their 11th-hour dash will have tills jingling to the tune of £3billion, experts reckon. Some 28 per cent of people leave their shopping until the last minute, discount site VoucherCodes… Panicked shoppers set to splurge £20m an HOUR on … Read more
TV tradesman Clive Holland has urged Scots to get their homes ready for winter so everyone can stay cosy this Christmas. The presenter, who hosted Cowboys Trap on BBC One, is now a broadcaster on Fix Radio, a station aimed at builders and people in the industry. 1 Clive Holland wants people to pay… I’m … Read more
WITH the New Year just around the corner, now is a good time to start thinking about changing careers. Days off over Christmas give us the chance to reflect and consider what we want to do next. 3 Ally Marsh, 49, now has been a delivery driver for more than 20 yearsCredit: supplied But latest… … Read more
A HOLIDAY shop chain with more than 300 UK stores closed down a town centre location after over 30 years. TUI has confirmed that its branch in Market Square, Hanley shut for good yesterday after 31 years as a city centre staple. 3 The TUI in Hanley has closed after opening in 1993Credit: Getty
A MAJOR supermarket has slashed the cost of their veggies to just 8p as shoppers rush to bag a bargain. Asda have massively reduced the price of their produce – including carrots, parsnips, Brussels sprouts, broccoli and potatoes – just days before Christmas. 4 One shopper bagged all of this… Major supermarket slashes cost of … Read more
CHOCOLATE fans have travelled across the world and queued for hours as it arrives in the UK – following a viral craze that drew millions. Lindt’s “Dubai Style” flavour garnered over 90 million views on TikTok and has led to 10-hour queues to get a taste of it. 5 It features a crunchy pistachio… Lindt’s … Read more