Christmas

Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel board game - available from John Lewis for £22.39 and Amazon for £28.20.placeholder image

Board games aren't just for Christmas - here's a few we like

Shots! TV meet the festive runners at Blackpool Santa Dash, in a Christmas Special of Unconventional Britsplaceholder image

Watch thousands of running Santas in quirky Christmas TV show

Only selected pharmacies will be open on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day in South Tynesideplaceholder image

Every South Tyneside pharmacy open over Christmas and Boxing Day

Take a break from tradition and embrace the festive season at nationwide steakhouse, Bar + Block.placeholder image

Discover the Bar + Block Steakhouse difference this Christmas

Disney Home x Sanderson Winnie The Pooh Scented Candle, £30.placeholder image

Perfect Christmas stocking fillers that won’t break the bank

A crisp and cold day over South Tyneside.placeholder image

Met Office issues hour-by-hour weather forecast for Christmas Day

Jack and the Beanstalk at Sunderland Empireplaceholder image

Sunderland Panto: Jack and the Beanstalk hits new heights - review

Santa's elves pet the animals on Lowlands Farm, including adorable goats, rabbits and alpacas.placeholder image

Inside the magical Christmas alpaca farm where you can meet Santa

Don’t let Christmas frolics and festive feasting flatten your Christmas spirit.placeholder image

Don’t let Christmas frolics and festive feasting flatten your Christmas spirit

Baileys compared to alternative coffee and chocolate liqueurs for Christmasplaceholder image

I compared Baileys with supermarkets and found better Irish creams

That Christmas. Pictured: Santa Claus. Picture: Netflix.placeholder image

Adorable Christmas movie treat to keep kids entertained

Lookfantastic has a pre-Christmas beauty box dealplaceholder image

Last chance gifts beauty box worth £165 on sale for £40

Paul Roberts created an interactive display which sings and talks to visitors. placeholder image

Our village has over 200 snowmen...including a newlywed snow couple

A personalised small-batch craft gin for £20 - it's such a bargainplaceholder image

This £20 personalised gin bottle might be the perfect Christmas gift

Some of the toys donated to the appeal at the Morrisons supermarket in Ocean Road.placeholder image

Last chance to be a 'Secret Santa' for needy children

These are the South Tyneside butchers still taking orders for Christmas dinners in 2024 (Photo: Svetlana Kolpakova - stock.adobe)placeholder image

The South Tyneside butchers still taking orders for Christmas dinners

Christmas is the time of giving, and supporting local businesses across the region is a great way to show your love towards South Tyneside.

Jason Button

A exciting Christmas cocktail menu at a famous restaurant chainplaceholder image

Bottomless brunch with awesome Christmas cocktails

The Met Office forecast is predicting a flurry of snow this Christmas. placeholder image

Christmas forecast: Met Office predicting snow for North East

Plymouth Gin is among the big name brands where shoppers can save placeholder image

Amazing gin deals and here's the biggest brands offering huge savings

Christmas drinks offers include exciting options and deals for 2024placeholder image

Top Christmas booze deals for presents and parties

Four hampers for the cheese lovers in your lifeplaceholder image

Luxury Christmas hampers for the cheese lovers in your life

The Appleeton's festive hamper.placeholder image

Appleton’s Butchers lights up Yorkshire town with Christmas charity initiative

LaplandUK is loved by celebrities including Kate Middleton and the Beckhamsplaceholder image

I took my family to celebrity spot LaplandUK – here’s our guide

Cash prizes are on offer alongside a £4 million houseplaceholder image

One week left to enter a special £1m Omaze bonus Christmas prize draw

Leeds United lends support to NSPCC festive fun at Roundhay Park with Santa, Geordie Shore star and DJ Schak.placeholder image

Leeds United lends support to NSPCC festive fun

Alton Towers is turned into a Christmas wonderland at this time of yearplaceholder image

'I went to magical Christmas attraction and we wanted to stay forever'

Are you ready for the Great Christmas Clean Up?placeholder image

Are you ready for the Great Christmas Clean Up?

Prime day has gone and Black Friday’s nearly over, which can mean only one thing – next stop Christmas!

Stephanie Bateman

Are you dreaming of staying in the perfect holiday cottage this Christmas?placeholder image

Plan your perfect Christmas holiday cottage getaway

The absurdly fast BMW M5 Touring is today's top Black Friday prize on BOTBplaceholder image

Huge prizes available on BOTB today with Black Friday entries from 20p

Run Eat Sleep in South Shields are hosting another charity fun run this December.placeholder image

South Shields Christmas fun run to help local food bank with supplies

We've found great deals on cosmetics for this Black Fridayplaceholder image

Cosmetics deals for Black Friday - Foreo, Beauty Bay & Look Fantastic

The NSPCC sees a surge in concerns about children experiencing domestic abuse.placeholder image

The NSPCC sees a surge in concerns about children experiencing domestic abuse

Emporio she and he perfumes are half price in limited time dealplaceholder image

Surge to bag half price Emporio Armani perfumes Black Friday offer

The fireplace can sit in any room, giving off heat and setting a festive moodplaceholder image

This cosy portable fireplace costs less than £25 and warms up a room

Waitrose's all-star Christmas advert. Photo: Waitrose placeholder image

Waitrose stakes claim for best Christmas advert with all-star mystery

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The best premixed cocktails for Christmas

Gin deals to stock up onplaceholder image

7 staggering Black Friday gin deals in run up to Christmas

Hebburn’s Christmas light switch on has been cancelled. Credit: Stu Nortonplaceholder image

"Safety" concerns cancel Hebburn Christmas lights switch on

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Brits should visit THIS city for most festive 2024 Christmas possible

Ohuhu launches the new Pupe Paper-friendly Colour Markers, ideal as gifts for art lovers this Christmas.placeholder image

New Pupe Paper-friendly Colour Markers, gifts for art lovers this Christmas

The new Christmas menu even features festive cocktailsplaceholder image

Festive treats galore as TGI Fridays launches a special Christmas menu

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Greene King's Hungry Horse partners with sustainable chocolate brand

Supercar experience days can be much cheaper than you'd expect - thanks to Black Friday bargains out nowplaceholder image

Cheap supercar driving experiences: Black Friday prices start at £15

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Ad Feature Top tips: How to choose the best artificial tree from Costway

KFC announces the return of its sold out festive favourites – the Stuffing Burgers.placeholder image

KFC announces the return of its festive favourites – the Stuffing Burgers

'tis the season for sweet treats! McVitie's unwrap fabulous festive line up for one and all.placeholder image

McVitie's unwrap fabulous festive line up for one and all

Seaons eatings: Morrisons festive sandwiches return for 2024.placeholder image

Seaons eatings: Morrisons festive sandwiches return for 2024

Funkin Cocktails shake up the festive season with new deluxe dessert drinks.placeholder image

Funkin Cocktails shake