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Lovehoney’s £119 couples advent calendar contains 24 grown-up surprises and comes with free standard delivery.

Lovehoney's £119 advent calendar has 24 surprises

Joe Pattinson and his wife, Layla Wang

Mala Dragon celebrates national recognition one year after opening

Forget chocolate, this Topps Match Attax advent calendar is the Christmas countdown football fans will love

The Match Attax advent calendar football fans will love

The Edge and Bono of U2 who will be playing four huge UK shows at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in June 2027

U2 to play extra UK shows amid controversy over price tickets

Families have the chance to see Santa in Lapland

‘Bucket-list trip’ to see Santa Claus and Northern Lights in Lapland

Impeccable hospitality at The Chesterfield Mayfair, from the elegant Butlers Restaurant to cocktails at Stanley's Rooftop Bar.

Christmas in Mayfair: An unforgettable London escape

Homes and Gardens

This 3-bed bungalow is our Property of the Week (Pictures courtesy of Cooper Wallace, Bedford)

This immaculate detached bungalow even features air conditioning
Now, this is going to be handy if we have another brutal summer.
Clare Turner

This 6-bed house is our Property of the Week (Pictures courtesy of Orchards Estate Agents, Ampthill)

Step inside this gorgeous 17th-century former rectory

The semi-detached house sits on Ormesby Way in Bedford, with ample parking and a corner plot that gives the property space around its boundaries.

Bedford family home with four bedrooms and wraparound garden

Stacey Solomon has called the Shark PowerDetect Transformer PowerTrio System the “vacuum of dreams”, praising its powerful suction and versatile design - and fans can get £160 off with an exclusive code.

Stacey Solomon loves this powerful Shark ‘vacuum of dreams’

The PROALLER heated throw has topped Amazon's Home & Kitchen best-seller chart as temperatures fall, with the electric blanket currently reduced to £25.49.

Amazon's £25 heated blanket tops best-seller chart

Pets

YuMove's special offers make it more affordable to support your furry friend

Pet joint support: 50% off your first two subscription months

From hesitation on stairs to stiffness after a snooze, changes in your dog’s routine deserve attention, while YuMOVE’s subscription offer cuts the initial cost

Gareth Butterfield

Gareth Butterfield

Knowing when to look into providing supplements is crucial - and they're cheaper than you might think

The small changes in your dog’s routine worth a closer look

Mars is expanding its 2026 Global Adoption Weekend to over 30 countries

Ad Feature Study reveals uncertainty about pets' backgrounds deters adopters

The small changes that could explain why your dog is slowing down Gareth Butterfield

Gareth Butterfield

Cars & Motoring

Kia EV2 review: a small electric SUV with big-car appeal

Young Driver sessions are available on Wowcher

Discounts on driving experiences for teens ahead of Christmas

Retro & Heritage

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Here are the road closures for Bedford's remembrance events

The council has posted which roads will close across the borough for various remembrance events.

Silver win for Forest of Marston Vale at prestigious awards

The Forest of Marston Vale Trust is celebrating winning a much-deserved silver award in the Excellen...

Bedford Rugby Club has launched a £100k fundraiser to save its Scrum Bar

Bedford Rugby Club’s £100k SOS fundraiser to save historic Scrum Bar

An urgent SOS has been issued by Bedford Rugby Club to save its historic Scrum Bar which has been part of Bedford Blues since 1910.

Landmark project offers rare chance to view church bells and clock mechanism

Olga Norford

Bromham housing plan recommended for approval by Bedford borough planners

Plans for up to 93 homes in Bromham would occupy land wanted for a railway linking Bedford and the U...

Contents of manor where John Bunyan was imprisoned to go under the hammer

A selection of art and antiques from the manor where Bedford’s famous son John Bunyan was imprisoned...

Travel and Staycation

Most of the parks are right by a beach

February half-term holidays from £129 at a UK seaside park
We found a two-night family break in the February school holidays from £129. There’s a beach nearby and an indoor pool for when the weather does its worst. The real surprise is how little extra it could cost to stay longer.
Gareth Butterfield

With the big draw being Disney World, Orlando, a city in central Florida, is home to more than a dozen theme parks

‘Best price I could find for Disney and Universal Studios tickets'

Holafly helps travellers use data abroad.

Travel eSIMs: The phone setting to check before a winter holiday

These holidays have everything you need for a festive getaway

Family Christmas holidays from £179 with Santa visits and festive fun

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Shein Black Friday deals: my seven fashion picks, including winter knits, leopard print jeans and a £13 bag

Shein Black Friday: seven fashion finds I'm buying now

The Cricut crafting machine that could turn a hobby into a business and it does more than just stickers

How to turn a Cricut machine into a creative side hustle

Spa guests relax beside the pool at Bannatyne Wakefield

Spa day packages ahead of Black Friday that could save Christmas

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Fit for a treasure chest: Hourglass's dazzling limited-edition palettes are every bit as beautiful on the inside as they are on the outside.

Hourglass's limited-edition makeup palettes are flying off the shelves

Pour Moi's Atelier Lace set in Blackberry/Pink combines floral lace with a flattering plunge bra and matching Brazilian briefs.

Pour Moi lingerie review: Style meets comfort

Why I've switched to Outside In after years of Clinique

OPI is offering 15% off selected nail products in an early Black Friday offer.

My mum's favourite nail brand is now my go-to and it's on offer

Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour has been described as ‘better than on TV’

Strictly Come Dancing Live tickets an ideal Christmas present for fans

The Cricut crafting machine that could turn a hobby into a business and it does more than just stickers

The Cricut is topping Christmas wish lists, and it's easy to see why

Forget tablets and toys, Yoto is the Christmas present children can enjoy all year round

Yoto is the screen-free Christmas gift children can use every day

OPI shoppers can spin an online reward wheel to win extra discounts, free nail polish, vouchers and more in its early Black Friday promotion.

Beauty fans can win freebies in early Black Friday deal

These holidays have everything you need for a festive getaway

These Christmas family holidays with Santa and skating start at £129

Christmas gift ideas from Olaplex, Hourglass, Sweaty Betty, Hunter and Neal’s Yard Remedies, with beauty, fragrance and pampering treats for under the tree.

35 best Christmas gifts for 2026 from just £2.99

Toy Story 5 has just landed on Yoto and I've ordered it straight away for my son

Disney's Toy Story 5 is now on Yoto and I ordered it right away

Have a cracking Christmas! Boots has launched three giant beauty crackers – Joy, Magic and Cheer – each costing £25 and packed with six beauty treats worth over £70.

Boots unveils £25 beauty crackers worth over £70

The Christmas Market will take place at Harpur Square and the Harpur Suite on the first weekend in December

Christmas countdown is on with festive family fun across Bedford Borough

The e.l.f. Christmas gift sets I'd pick for beauty lovers this year and prices start from just £15

e.l.f. has a range of Christmas gift sets for beauty lovers

I've found a Christmas gift experience that's perfect for anyone who loves exploring London

The Original Tour's London bus experiences make a great Christmas gift

The Aromatherapy Associates Atomiser Connect makes a luxurious Christmas gift, pictured with the Winter Wellbeing essential oil blend.

I tried the £190 diffuser that makes my home smell like a spa

Deals site Wowcher and Jet2CityBreaks have deals on trips to Christmas markets in Europe

Trips to gorgeous European Christmas markets under £100

The new Morphy Richards Zino is a true bean-to-cup filter coffee machine - and probably one of the best in the business

Morphy Richards Zino review: fresh filter coffee without the fuss

Eight beauty brands have joined Boots this autumn, including Olaplex, Sunday Riley, Kate Somerville, Laura Geller, Kopari, By Terry, Eulah and EDIT by Boots.

Eight new beauty brands land at Boots

Sainsbury’s Nectar shoppers can get a free make-up product with their buy three, get one free beauty deal. Stock image.

You wouldn’t expect to find this great beauty deal at a supermarket

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