Presents

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

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.placeholder image

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.placeholder image

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 ingredientsplaceholder image

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

The original Ord Arms in Scotswood Road is seen in a grainy image which goes all the way back to 1899.placeholder image

Scotswood Road pub photos show Newcastle's past

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Christmas delivery chaos warning as early deadlines hit

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

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)placeholder image

Christmas posting deadlines — one courier cuts off in 10 DAYS

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

Black Friday deals on meaningful jewellery gifts

Craven's general dealers on the corner of Pine Street and Kyle Street looks popular with children, if this 1956 scene is anything to go by.placeholder image

11 retro Newcastle shops for quirky Christmas presents

Younger shoppers are more prone to impulse purchase regret.placeholder image

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

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

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

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Pensioner died days before christmas after being hit by driver

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)placeholder image

Start your Christmas savings now to change everything

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

More than a third of adults have started budgeting for Christmas

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

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

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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.placeholder image

How to track Santa's journey live on Christmas Eve

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

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

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

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.placeholder image

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

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 Christmasplaceholder image

Six in 10 adults feel most stressed during the Christmas season

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

Annual Christmas comedy gig reaches over 100,000 presents donated

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

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 presentsplaceholder image

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

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

The Metrocentre has revealed its full Christmas offering.placeholder image

Christmas at the Metrocentre: Elf Academy, ice skating, and more

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

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

Victrola Century music centre 6 in 1 that I tested outplaceholder image

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 presentsplaceholder image

Five food and cooking subscriptions to suit every taste for Christmas

Silk'n Jewel LUXX 200K Hair Removal hair deviceplaceholder image

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

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

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 placeholder image

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 UKplaceholder image

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 barbecueplaceholder image

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

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

Track Santa Claus around the world this Christmas Eve

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Dogs Trust: North East underdog finds home in time for Christmas

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Retailer calls on psychic to aid customers find the perfect gifts

A psychic has been recruited by a major retailer for Christmas - to help customers at a loss what to buy loved ones.

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

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These are the top 20 Christmas mishaps

The Salvation Army in Gateshead has launched its Christmas Present Appeal. Photo: Other 3rd Party.placeholder image

Gateshead Salvation Army launches its Christmas Present Appeal

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)placeholder image

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 placeholder image

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 twiceplaceholder image

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

Fascinating gifts given by Queen Mary to her granddaughter Princess Margaret have emerged as part of a collection estimated to make up to £14,000 at auction.placeholder image

Gifts given by Queen Mary to Princess Margaret set to be auctioned

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Mother’s Day on a budget: 9 thrifty ways to show you care

RSPCA issues toxic gift warning ahead of Mother’s Dayplaceholder image

Pet owners warned of two toxic Mother’s Day gifts you should avoid

Joe Swash and Stacey Solomon attends the ITV Palooza 2019 at the Royal Festival Hall on November 12, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Imagesplaceholder image

Stacey Solomon reveals she’s asked family members to stop buying toys

Amanda Staveley sent a personal reply back within 17 minutes (Image: Getty Images)placeholder image

17 minutes: Amanda Staveley’s rapid reply to brilliant Newcastle fan

Starbucks winter menu 2023: 10 new items including Salted Pretzel Hot Chocolate - when it’s in storesplaceholder image

Starbucks announces winter menu including 10 brand new additions

Reese, far right, and his team with some of hundreds of toys they bough from Smyth's Toy Shopplaceholder image

The real-life Santa who spent £15,000 buying presents for children

Fancy dress is encouraged for the special event (Image: Gateshead parkrun)placeholder image

‘It’s a tradition’: The ‘magic’ of Christmas Day at Gateshead parkrun

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