Presents

Chris Ramsey and Jason Cook during a skit as security guards during the 2024 Laffs4Kids show at the Utilita Arena, in Newcastle.

Comedian to bring popular charity shows back to the O2 City Hall

There's still time to send presents before Father’s Day, but it's important to choose the right courier

The Father's Day posting deadlines everyone needs to know in 2026

The number of ‘platonic’ Valentine’s cards sent to friends and family has increased by nearly a third in a year.

Number of 'Galentines' cards sent increased by a third in a year

51 per cent of Brits are already sitting on £400 of unused items.

Sunday 4th January is the busiest day to sell unwanted Christmas gifts

The packs arrive in the post and you just top them up with the fresh ingredients

Why a food subscription is the gift that keeps giving (aff)

Whitburn Church of England Academy Chaplaincy Team students donate food and Christmas gifts to Key to Life Foodbank's Emma Short based in South Shields following a shortage from last year.

Project ketchup - Pupils donate hundreds of gifts to disadvantage kids

Christmas delivery chaos warning as early deadlines hit

47 per cent of consumers are eager to hone their wine knowledge pre-Yuletide.

A wine expert has revealed the perfect pairings for festive moments

Making sure your parcel arrives in time for Christmas Day can be complicated - here's a way to make it much easier (and cheaper)

Christmas posting deadlines — one courier cuts off in 10 DAYS

Tony Fada has officially launched the 2025 Wrap for Jak.

We’re making a difference this Christmas with the Wrap for Jak

Jewellery with powerful messages could be one of the most thoughtful gifts you can buy someone this Christmas

Black Friday deals on meaningful jewellery gifts

Younger shoppers are more prone to impulse purchase regret.

Almost 4 in 10 people admit to Black Friday regret from impulse buys

South Shields Market, in Market Place. Photo: Google Maps.

Christmas Market set to return for 2025 - everything you need to know

20 per cent of Gen Z and Millennials reckon handing over an unwrapped gift is perfectly acceptable.

1 in 6 adults see nothing wrong with giving Xmas presents unwrapped

A shopper walks with her purchases along the main shopping street Oxford Street in London. Starting to save in September gives you three months to build a festive fund (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Start your Christmas savings now to change everything

A third began thinking about preparing for Christmas as early as January 2025

More than a third of adults have started budgeting for Christmas
More than a third of adults have already started budgeting for Christmas – despite it being six months away.
Charlotte Minett

Six individual gifts in a presentation box would normally cost £24.99 - and there's plenty for your dad to play with

This entire bundle of Father's Day gifts costs just £10

Farrar and Tanner specialises in high-end luxury brands

Farrar and Tanner Father’s Day gifts: 8 classy picks Dad will love

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How to easily return unwanted Christmas presents to Amazon UK

Santa will be taking to the skies this Christmas Eve - and you can track his progress.

How to track Santa's journey live on Christmas Eve

From left, Audra Gaw, Christine Conrad and Megan Gaw at Taylor Maid.

Watch: Festive documentaries feature on Shots! TV this Christmas Day

Dave Wood and Cllr Fay Cunningham, Mayor of South Tyneside, with the Christmas gift donations at the New Lookout pub.

South Shields pub helps give vulnerable children joy this Christmas

Three quarters look forward to the drive home for Christmas, as it’s a key part of their annual traditions.

Average drive home for X-mas will cover 94 miles and 11 festive songs

People find they receive an average of two gifts every year they admit they could do without.

Nine in 10 adults don't recall what gifts they received last Christmas

Jason Cook hosted Laffs4Kids 2024 at Newcastle's 2024 Utilita Arena on Sunday, December 15.

Four comedians help collect almost 25,000 gifts for children

Research of 2,000 adults who celebrate the festivities found crowded stores, long queues and trying to find the ‘perfect’ gift are the most stressful things about Christmas

Six in 10 adults feel most stressed during the Christmas season

Slimming World groups from across Sheriff Hill, Wrekenton, Felling and Boldon have joined forces to gather Christmas presents for those who need them most.

Slimming World members help disadvantaged families this Christmas
Slimming World members have come together to help disadvantaged families across the region this Christmas.
Ryan Smith

Christmas drinks offers include exciting options and deals for 2024

Top Christmas booze deals for presents and parties

A study of 2,000 adults found 26 per cent of these have received financial help with presents

4 in 10 households have relied on generosity to get through Christmas

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The Christmas side hustle that will have you wrapping up extra cash

The round-the-world journey reaches Britain.

WATCH: Santa heads around the world and he started in Shields in 1979

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The one sustainable tip you need to follow to save money at Christmas

Parachuters performed mid-air manoeuvres which saw the bright turquoise liquid shaken and stirred from heights up to 10,000ft

New Christmas cocktail hand-mixed at 10,000ft by freefalling skydivers

Victrola Century music centre 6 in 1 that I tested out

I tested Century 6-in-1 Music Centre and know why it's selling so fast

There’s a range of food subscription offers that make ideal Christmas presents

Five food and cooking subscriptions to suit every taste for Christmas

Have an eco-friendly Christmas (photo: Adobe)

Going green: Have yourself a merry little Christmas while staying green

Silk'n Jewel LUXX 200K Hair Removal hair device

I've found huge saving on hair removal device in Black Friday deals

Kevin The Carrot with Katy in the Aldi Christmas advert for 2024

How Aldi's Kevin the Carrot Christmas toy 2024 could be overshadowed

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I'm a finance expert - here's how to have a debt-free Christmas

Quirky advent calendars you can buy for Christmas 2024

Quirky advent calendars for Christmas 2024 - including one for £2k

Shark is supporting Battersea Dogs and Cats Home as it celebrates and champions rescue dogs and cats across the UK

Dog owners splash out more than £760 a year on items for their pooches

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Money expert shares tips on how to save cash this Father's Day

Dads just love cooking up a treat on a barbecue

We pick out the best Father's Day gifts for dads who love to barbecue

Elijah's fourth birthday celebrations

LIFE IS LOVELY: Elijah celebrates his fourth birthday

Layla and Elijah in a new car

LIFE IS LOVELY: Simply having a wonderful Christmastime

Hope 4 Kidz founder Viv Watts with just some of the toys you donated.

Thank you for making Christmas special for over 5,000 needy children

AberNecessities aims to distribute over 3,000 Christmas Eve boxes, along with support for urgent basic essentials.

How to make up a children's Christmas eve box with 10 items

Norad Santa Tracker: Track Santa Claus around the world this Christmas Eve.

Track Santa Claus around the world this Christmas Eve

Relaxed Cali - At Dogs Trust Darlington

Dogs Trust: Underdog finds forever home in time for Christmas

Retailer calls on psychic to aid customers find the perfect gifts

Many Brits may struggle to afford Christmas if they don't save early

These are the top 20 Christmas mishaps

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 10: A general view of the front of BBC Broadcasting House on July 10, 2023 in London, England. Last week, the Sun newspaper published allegations that a BBC presenter had paid tens of thousands of pounds to a teenager in exchange for explicit photos. The broadcaster has said that a male presenter has been suspended while it conducts an investigation. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

BBC didn’t ask suspended presenter about sex picture claim for 7 weeks

Father’s Day UK gift guide - the best presents for every Dad

Father’s Day UK gift guide - the best presents for every Dad

A Family's £900k home now "worthless" after being flooded with raw sewage twice

Family's £900k home now "worthless" after being flooded with sewage

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