Boxing Day 2025 Opening Times for Primark, B&M, Home Bargains
Find out which major UK retailers are open on Boxing Day 2025. Get the confirmed festive opening times for Primark, B&M, Home Bargains, and The Range to plan your post-Christmas shopping.
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Chris Rea's Childhood Home Inspired Festive Hit
The Daily Mail reveals the Middlesbrough semi that inspired Chris Rea's classic 'Driving Home for Christmas'. Discover the story behind the beloved festive song and its journey to fame.
UK's Favourite Christmas Film Revealed in New Survey
A new UK survey crowns Home Alone as the nation's top festive film, while settling the debate on Die Hard. Test your knowledge with our tricky Christmas movie quiz.
How Chris Rea's Christmas Hit Built a £15m Fortune
The incredible story of how Chris Rea wrote 'Driving Home For Christmas' while stuck in traffic, a song that now earns £210k yearly and helped amass his £15m fortune in supercars and property.
The Enduring Story of Chris Rea's Driving Home for Christmas
Discover the true story behind Chris Rea's classic festive song, 'Driving Home for Christmas', a slow-burning hit that captured Britain's seasonal spirit. Read the full journey from A1 traffic jam to timeless anthem.
Swap Cranberry Sauce for Chutney This Christmas
A food expert reveals why caramelised onion or plum chutney is a superior festive condiment. Discover how to elevate your Christmas dinner and leftovers.
Christmas Dinner Upgrade: Swap Cranberry for Chutney
A food expert reveals why chutney is a superior festive condiment to cranberry sauce. Discover the best chutneys to elevate your Christmas dinner and leftovers.
Review: Pukka's Festive Pie is a Christmas Dinner Alternative
Tired of the traditional roast? We tried Pukka's Festive Pie, a complete Christmas dinner in pastry. Discover if this £2.25 supermarket find is the perfect holiday alternative.
Couple's real-life 'The Holiday' Christmas house swap
Inspired by the film, a couple swapped their London flat for festive magic in Germany and a tropical Christmas in Bangkok, saving thousands on accommodation. Discover their story.
Stylist's Christmas Trends: What's In & Out For 2024
Top interior decorator Zahli reveals the Christmas trends to embrace and avoid this year, including budget-friendly tips for a stylish 'Ralph Lauren' look. Discover her top Kmart picks.
Luxury Expert Verdict on Celebrity Christmas Decor
A luxury interiors expert critiques the festive home decor of Victoria Beckham, Stacey Solomon and more. Discover who nailed it and who failed in our exclusive review.
Primark's £9 Christmas Door Bow Is A Festive Hit
Primark's £9 Christmas door bow is the last-minute decoration shoppers are loving. Available in red or pink, it's a quick way to add festive cheer to your home's exterior.
Homeowner adds £90K to house value with energy retrofit
Judith Leary-Joyce slashed her energy use by 75% and boosted her Victorian home's value by £90,000 through a deep retrofit. Discover her essential tips for an efficient, healthy home.
Designers' Top Affordable Homeware Picks for Stylish Homes
Discover the secret affordable homeware sources that top UK interior designers swear by. Transform your space with high-style, low-cost finds. Read their expert tips now!
Home Alone's Interiors Inspire 2024 Christmas Decor Trend
The 'Ralph Lauren Christmas' aesthetic from the classic film is dominating high-street homeware. Discover how to channel the McCallister's cosy, maximalist look with tartan, red and green, and patterned carpets.
Expert's 7-step clean before putting up Christmas decorations
Lynsey Crombie, the Queen of Clean, reveals her essential pre-Christmas cleaning checklist. Follow her tips to make your festive decorations truly shine this December.
Home Depot's Giant Christmas Decorations Spark Panic Buying
American fans face a shortage of Home Depot's oversized festive decorations, causing a frenzied grey market where prices have soared to seven times retail value. Discover the theories behind the scarcity.
Designers' tips to avoid Christmas decorating mistakes
Interior designers Mark Tremblay and Rachel Brown share expert advice on creating a cohesive, elegant holiday display. Learn how to avoid clutter and achieve a stylish look on any budget.
World Record: 621 Christmas Trees in One German Home
Step inside the Jeromin home in Germany, where 621 decorated Christmas trees have earned a world record. Discover the festive wonderland they live in year-round.
Top 14 UK Christmas Light Trails for 2025
Discover the UK's most spectacular festive light trails for 2025, from Kew Gardens to Edinburgh. Find dates, prices, and booking details for magical family outings.
Shoppers flock to B&M for 'gorgeous' £7 Christmas decoration
Shoppers are rushing to B&M for a 'gorgeous' £7 wooden bell ornament that is going viral on social media. The 'traditional' festive accessory is praised for making homes look 'elegant'. Discover the must-have item.
10 Ways to Decorate with Winter Greens
Discover 10 stylish ways to weave calming winter greens into your festive decor, from statement murals to cosy homewares. Elevate your holiday scheme with these expert picks.
Home Bargains' 2kg Christmas Cracker Sells Out Fast
Home Bargains' huge £20 Christmas cracker, packed with 2kg of chocolates, is selling out fast. Shoppers must check in-store as online orders are unavailable. See the festive favourite causing a stir.
3 Christmas mistakes that make your home a target
A home security expert reveals the common festive errors that signal your house is unoccupied. Learn how to protect your property and belongings this Christmas.
Home Alone Beats Love Actually as UK's Top Festive Film
Macaulay Culkin's classic 'Home Alone' is officially the UK's favourite Christmas film, beating 'Love Actually' in a new BBFC poll. Discover the full rankings and the nation's festive viewing habits.
UK Survey: Die Hard Is Not a Christmas Film
A new BBFC survey settles the debate: Brits say Die Hard is not a Christmas movie. Discover the nation's favourite festive films and holiday viewing traditions.
Home Alone Voted UK's Top Christmas Film
A new BBFC poll reveals the UK's favourite festive films, with Home Alone taking the crown. Discover the full rankings and the nation's unique viewing habits.
Chatsworth Christmas Market: A Festive Peak District Gem
Discover Chatsworth House's magical Christmas market in the Peak District. With free entry, 100 stalls, and local crafts, it's a perfect festive day out. Plan your visit now!
How to Decorate Your Christmas Tree Like Royalty
Discover interior designer Whinnie Williams's expert tips for creating a regal Christmas tree. Learn the secrets of layering, texture, and vintage style for a festive display fit for a palace.
Expert Tips for a Magical Christmas Home
Discover how to create a layered, warm, and welcoming festive home on a budget. Shop window-dressers reveal 11 secrets for stunning Christmas decor using what you already have.
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