Christmas

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

These holidays have everything you need for a festive getaway

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

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

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

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 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

Young Driver sessions are available on Wowcher

Discounts on driving experiences for teens ahead of Christmas

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

Trips to gorgeous European Christmas markets under £100

Cars available to drive include the Lamborghini Gallardo and many more

Lamborghini, Ferrari and Aston Martin supercar driving experiences

The American Golf Luxury Advent Calendar features 24 days of golfing treats, including balls, tees, accessories and more, all presented in festive red, white and blue packaging.

American Golf's £129 luxury advent calendar is a golfer's dream

Parsonage Country House Hotel and Spa, Escrick, North Yorkshire

Yorkshire country house hotel spa stay down to under £55 per person

Get your order in now for Christmas turkeys - and save some money if you have a Nectar carda

Sainsbury's Christmas food orders are live and turkey starts at £7.20

Andrea Bocelli has performed for the royal family (Victoria Jones/PA)

Andrea Bocelli fan says concert was 'like a dream' ahead of UK tour

Ready for a mince pie? 'Tis the season to complain about Christmas arriving early

Half-price mince pies make an early Christmas taste test tempting

Dermalogica’s limited-edition 2026 Advent Calendar features 24 days of skincare treats, with a mix of bestselling favourites and skin essentials.

Dermalogica's £546 advent calendar is here - and it's yours for £229

OK, so it might be January - but you can make Christmas 2026 truly sparkle by snapping up this clearance deal

This artificial tree is just £15 in an incredible post-Christmas sale
A massive January clearance has slashed the price of a natural-looking Christmas tree by 81%, making now the cheapest time to buy
Gareth Butterfield

A flashback to last year's Wigan Boxing Day fancy dress bonanza

Cosori smart meat thermometer is sold on Amazon

Cosori smart meat thermometer review – a Christmas lifesaver (aff)

Tequila Rose Christmas bottle wraps will be available at selected Tesco or Sainsbury’s stores on the 17th and 18th December.

Tequila Rose: The best Christmas gifts come wrapped in pink

Travelodge rooms vary wildly in price depending on the day or location you choose - but a new online tool can help you find the sweet spots and bag a bargain

New price finder tool could slash the cost of Christmas hotel stays

This is the cheapest way to send parcels smaller than 20kg this Christmas

Find the cheapest postage deals with this parcel comparison site

Ruth and Adeola

Residents lend festive recipes to help tackle food poverty

Bongo's Bingo has announced an end of year show in Wigan

Bongo’s Bingo announces end-of-year event

Christmas Jumper Day 2025

Wiganers celebrate Christmas Jumper Day

Bunches offers bespoke Christmas plants on a next-day delivery - for bargain prices

This family-run florist can send Christmas plants for £22.50

Best Christmas stocking fillers under £20.

Best Christmas stocking fillers under £20

Beautiful gifts and personalised presents are a speciality for Not on the High Street - our fashion expert takes a closer look

This website turns gifting into an art form - and it’s addictive
Thoughtful gifting doesn’t have to be difficult — and this site filled with artisanal, personalised presents proves it.
Julie Bayley

MIXX Analog System 5.

Only 16 days to Christmas - here are some great last minute gift ideas

This is the cheapest way to send parcels smaller than 20kg this Christmas

Send a Christmas parcel for just £1.99 with this comparison site

This isn't your normal winter break - it's a bargain Santa sleepover with plenty of festive treats

See inside this magical festive castle you can stay in for £67

Festive fun at Christmas market

Darlington Street, Wigan

12 of the best independent shops for Christmas presents

This is such a cheap way to give yourself a techie upgrade

Refurbished Dell Chromebook for £49 makes a smart Christmas gift

Soap & Glory “Full Glam” Gift Set

Who needs Santa when you have Boots and gifts too good to share

Christmas delivery chaos warning as early deadlines hit

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

Festive deals are available on some of Cremo's best male grooming products

Male grooming fans rush to Christmas sale with 30% off essentials

On Back Lane, Appley Bridge, Golden Days Garden Centre has a variety of Christmas decorations for your home

Nine places to get Christmas decorations

The 12 ales are all hand-picked from independent breweries

Huge saving on this real ale advent calendar - we've tasted it

This rum offers a rich fusion of Spiced Caribbean Rum and refreshing black cherry notes

Cheapest price online for this gorgeous Kraken rum - just £18.99

Gidlow Lane, Beech Hill

Eight places to pick up a real Christmas tree

Black Friday

Amazon early Black Friday deals surge with discounts and price drops

Men’s Christmas gift ideas 2025: unique finds he’ll actually love including Perfect Draft, Star Wars and Boots

Men’s Christmas gift ideas that he’ll actually love

The Boots Beauty Gift sets you’ll want to keep for yourself this Christmas

Who needs Santa when you have Boots beauty gift sets

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Take a look at these festive markets

Princess St, Wigan

Where to buy a festive turkey

A pre-lit Christmas tree can be had for just £20.99 - just pick your size and make sure you don't miss the discount

There's a 59% saving on this pre-lit Christmas tree - if you're quick

East 17 will headline the Wigan event

Chart-toppers to launch festive season

Morrisons Christmas advert 2025

First look at Morrisons Xmas advert with new spin of festive classic

A still from The Gifting Hour - John Lewis Christmas advert. Photo: John Lewis

John Lewis drops massive Xmas ad hint - as fans ‘figure out’ song

Brewdog's 2025 Advent calendar is a real festive treat for beer lovers

Sneak preview of Brewdog's 2025 Advent calendar – 24 beers and extras

Christmas events will take place across the borough in November and December

Christmas crackers as series of festive events announced

The open-air ice rink at Warwick Castle sits beneath the towers and turrets, making it one of the most scenic festive skating spots in the UK.

Christmas at Warwick Castle: Light Trail and Santa sessions announced

Warwick Castle looks like a real-life Christmas card in winter – and families can now stay overnight as part of a magical festive sleepover.

Elf wake-up and Santa storytime at Warwick Castle Christmas sleepover

The Christmas arches make a perfect walkway to your house, or your internal rooms - and they're incredibly cheap right now

Pre-lit Christmas tree arches from £99 to light up your home

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