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I tried Jo Malone London's Vanilla Scotch perfume and it's a gorgeous, festive winner

Julie Bayley — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:32:32 GMT

Jo Malone London's Christmas 2026 collection is here and I've fallen for its gorgeous new Vanilla Scotch fragrance

Debenhams launches first Christmas 2026 advert starring Gavin & Stacey star, Emily Atack and 90s music icon

Rochelle Barrand — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:30:15 GMT

Debenhams has launched the first major Christmas advert of 2026, with Emily Atack, Gavin & Stacey's Matthew Horne, Hear’say’s Kym Marsh and music star Gabrielle.

Cosy season is here, and I've updated by nightwear with Boux Avenue's fluffy dressing gown and fleece pyjamas

Rochelle Barrand — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:00:47 GMT

From a fluffy pink dressing gown to heart-print fleece pyjamas, Boux Avenue has some lovely nightwear options for colder evenings, with a tempting offer on selected pyjama sets.

The Gadget Agenda: Why I’m banned from the washing machine and my wife can’t touch the dishwasher

Gareth Butterfield — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:54:23 GMT

I can control half my house by shouting at Google, but put me in front of a washing machine and I’m completely lost. Fortunately, my wife feels much the same about the dishwasher, so we’ve reached an arrangement.

Did you know Bunches does more than flowers? The online shop also sells plants, hampers and cards

Natalie Dixon — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:34:28 GMT

Bunches has plenty of options to choose from including flowers, hampers and greeting cards.

This '10/10' expandable Ryanair cabin backpack is now £14.99 after a 38% discount

Rochelle Barrand — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:42 GMT

With capacity that expands from 24 to 30 litres, this Xkdoai cabin backpack has earned five-star praise from shoppers using it for holidays, work trips and weekends away.

Debenhams shoppers stunned to find hot water bottle on sale for more than £1,600

Rochelle Barrand — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:37:31 GMT

Debenhams shoppers have been surprised to see that this hot water bottle is over £1,600, even on sale.

Lush Synaesthesia Spa Treatment review: A luxury massage like no other that revolves around all senses

Rochelle Barrand — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:15:50 GMT

Combining an 80-minute full-body massage with bespoke music, essential oils and a personalised sensory experience, the Lush's Synaesthesia spa treatment is one-of-a-kind.

We've found a few half-term beach breaks starting from just £99 - but they're running out

Gareth Butterfield — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:52:15 GMT

Families looking for a last-minute half-term escape can still find Parkdean Resorts beach breaks from £99, with some accommodation sleeping up to six people.

I use face mist every day and this e.l.f skincare spray is on my autumn shopping list

Natalie Dixon — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:33:54 GMT

I spray my face morning and night, and this e.l.f mist has caught my attention as the weather gets colder.

FOREO LUNA 4 review: I tried the facial cleansing and firming device everyone’s talking about

Natalie Dixon — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 03:10:42 GMT

The FOREO LUNA 4 promises a deep cleanse. I've been trying it for a few weeks, and here's what I like so far.

What have Hear'Say done since the band split, and where to see one member before reunion tour

Rochelle Barrand — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 03:00:03 GMT

Here's what the original Hear’Say members have been doing since the band split, plus where to see one of them perform before the reunion.

I've found the perfect advent calendar for golf lovers

Julie Bayley — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 02:32:52 GMT

American Golf's luxury advent calendar combines two of my favourite things, with 24 golfing surprises worth more than £220. But is it worth the £129 price tag?