Month: November 2018
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Old Christmas customs are a festive flop, research reveals
WATCHING a James Bond film, sipping egg nog and blasting out those carols are no longer part of the Christmas routine, a new poll shows. Researchers found that financial pressures are to blame for ditching the traditional festivities, along with not wanting to appear old-fashioned. The study of 2,000 adults found that only a third…
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Amazing hacks to bag those Black Friday bargains
WANT to know some amazing hacks to grab the best bargains ahead of Black Friday? (November 23) If you’ve been waiting to fill your festive basket until now, then you’ll love these tips from Emma Bradley of mumssavvysavings.com who has gathered some words of wisdom for all those shoppers out there. IMRG reported that the amount…
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Britain’s best Christmas market revealed
IT’S official – Britain’s best Christmas markets are at Chatsworth Estate in the Peak District. According to a new survey, the annual event near Bakewell in Derbyshire got the best score for that ‘all-round’ festive feeling. Image: Chatsworth House Trust Edinburgh, St Nicholas Fair in York and London’s Hyde Park Winter Wonderland achieved gold status…
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Carrying cash a thing of the past, says new poll
ONE in five Brits never carry cash on them, according to new research. A study of 2,000 people found that different methods including chip and pin or smartphone payments are far more popular at the till. Half of those quizzed say they think cash is will soon be overtaken by alternative ways of paying for…