A ‘Stranger Things‘ superfan has been wowing neighbours with his amazing festive lights display inspired by the hit Netflix show. Giles Wallwork, 44, started watching the popular supernatural fiction series – set in Indiana, USA in the 1980s – in the summer after recommendations from pals. Within one week, Giles had worked his way through all eight episodes of the …

Unsuspecting Families Re-United For Christmas In Tear-Jerking Festive Campaign Three unsuspecting Brits were reunited with overseas family members after being told they’d won a competition to film a VIDEO message to send them. The families got the surprise of a lifetime when they were reunited with their much loved family members from around the world, who they thought they wouldn’t …

Pretending to like your presents, forgetting to buy batteries and arguing about what to watch on TV are among the biggest Christmas dilemmas, according to new research. Turkey-based problems – like using up the leftovers and finding one that fits in the oven – topped the 25 festive predicaments – along with receiving a re-gifted present and organised ‘fun’. Neighbours’ …

Child play expert: Don’t undervalue presents that aid “non-traditional” forms of learning Play expert warns we need to be careful how we define “educational” gifts Over a third of parents say they prioritise entertainment value over educational when buying gifts for their children New research has revealed that 40% of parents prioritise buying gifts their child will find entertaining ahead …

Britain’s balmy winter has seen a record-breaking crop at England’s only – TEA plantation. Crops at Tregothnan Estate in Cornwall have been boosted by exceptionally mild conditions. The region has been even warmer than Darjeeling in India, which is known as the Champagne of Teas, and as such the estate has been able to harvest much later into the season …

Experts have created a formula to help Brits buy the perfect Christmas present – taking into account the time you have left to shop, who you have to buy for and the hints you receive. TV presenter and mathematician Rachel Riley worked with Essex University statistician Dr Dai to develop the formula in a bid to save some of the …

Equifax urges consumers to avoid panic buying in order not to blow their budget www.equifax.co.uk London, December 2016 – The Christmas shopping season is in full swing, but a new survey* from Equifax, the consumer credit expert, reveals that 10% of shoppers will still be buying gifts on Christmas Eve. Leaving the seasonal shopping until the last minute increases the …

Americans faking their way through the holidays – how to spot when someone hates your gift New Survey Finds that 3 out of 4 Americans Fake Reactions to Gifts They Don’t Like Giving a gift this year? Look closely at their reaction because they probably won’t tell you if they don’t like it. A study into the gift-opening habits of …

No doubt, as many of us do, you still have 101 things to cross off your Christmas to do list. LG Electronics (LG) wants to help alleviate the pressure, at least when it comes to festive food preparation, and has partnered with Professional Organiser and Declutter Expert Vicky Silverthorn to devise some top tips to ensure you are ready for …

84% of parents think children have unrealistic expectations of Christmas due to TV adverts 42% of people surveyed went into debt last Christmas 49% of people worry about being judged by the presents they give Parents more likely to be worried about Christmas than non-parents, but half as likely to be depressed More people felt stressed than excited when they …