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The Currys Boxing Day deals you’ll love on brands like Dyson, Bose, Samsung and more
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Boxing Day is here, and Currys is making it impossible to resist upgrading your home and tech with their huge Boxing Day discounts.
From Dyson vacuums and Bose headphones to Kenwood kitchen appliances and De’Longhi must-haves, the retailer is slashing prices across thousands of top-brand essentials.
Whether you missed out on that one gift you truly wanted or were treated to a handy gift card from a friend or loved one, now is the time to snap up those items for much less.
Currys’ Boxing Day sale is the ultimate opportunity to grab the tech and home upgrades you’ve been eyeing all year.
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THERABODY TheraFace LED Face Mask
Looking to level up your skincare routine without setting foot in a spa? This LED face mask from Therabody uses advanced light therapy to help smooth texture, boost radiance, and target stubborn fine lines – all from the comfort of your sofa. Just pop it on, sit back and relax, letting the red, blue, and infrared lights get to work on dullness, breakouts, and uneven skintone.
DYSON V12 Detect Slim Submarine Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
Hoovering can seem like such a laborious task, but the Dyson V12 vacuum cleaner will have you jumping at the chance. It uses powerful suction and smart sensors to tackle dirt in every corner, all without the hassle of cords. Its lightweight design also means you’re not having to do a workout while maneuvering around the space. Cleaning has never been this satisfying.
DELONGHI Magnifica Start ECAM220.61.GB Bean to Cup Coffee Machine
Your morning coffee just got a serious upgrade. This De’Longhi bean-to-cup machine whips up barista-style drinks at the touch of a button, giving you café-quality lattes and espressos without leaving the house. It allows you to create a fully customised experience by adapting the coffee strength and cup size, and takes the fuss out of cleaning with its auto-clean setting – what’s not to love?
KENWOOD kMix KMX760CH Kitchen Machine
If you’re about to enter your baker era, then that is the piece of tech every budding chef needs. The Kenwood kMix is perfect for whipping, kneading, and mixing with style. Ideal for cookies, cakes, bread, or any creation your kitchen imagination dreams up. You can now save over £250 with Currys Boxing Day deal, so don’t waste time adding it to your basket.
SONY ULT FIELD 3 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Take the party wherever you go with Sony’s ULT FIELD 3 Portable Bluetooth Speaker. Compact yet powerful, it delivers crystal clear sound that fills any room or outdoor space, with your favourite tracks. With easy wireless connectivity and a durable, travel-friendly design, it’s the perfect companion for music lovers who want premium audio on the move.
BOSE QuietComfort Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones
You can never update your headphone collection enough in our eyes. Escape into your own world with these Bose headphones that block out the chaos while delivering crisp sound, whether you’re commuting, working from home, or hitting the gym.
DYSON Airstrait Hair Straightener
Deciding what the best hair straightener is can be a tiresome chore. However, Dyson’s hair tools won't let you down and deliver great results. The Dyson Airstrait Hair Straightener is here to make styling easy peasy. Designed to dry and straighten in one go, it saves you time while leaving hair looking smooth and glossy. With intelligent heat control and powerful airflow, it tames frizz and protects your strands, making every styling session easier and healthier.
SAMSUNG Q7F5 75" QLED 4K Vision AI Smart TV 2025
Who wouldn’t want a cinema experience in the comfort of their own home? Bring the big screen into your living room, bedroom, or dedicated space with the Samsung 75" QLED 4K Smart TV. Its ultra-sharp 4K resolution, vibrant colours, and smart AI features take streaming and gaming to new heights. Perfect for movie nights, sports, or your favourite box sets.
ULTRAHUMAN Ring Air
If you’re planning on jumping on the wellness bandwagon come January, then meet your new fitness BFF. The Ultrahuman Ring Air not only tracks workouts, but it also monitors sleep and recovery in a sleek, minimalist design, helping you make small tweaks for big health wins whilst adding a stylish accessory to your hands.
LENCO LS-300 Belt Drive Bluetooth Turntable in Black
Whether you’re a vinyl lover or not, this turntable is the perfect investment for music lovers. You don’t need to have an expansive collection of vinyl to play your favourite tracks, as it comes with Bluetooth, so you can effortlessly stream from your phone. Its sleek black design looks great on any shelf or tabletop, making it a standout piece in your home.
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‘Working in end of life care has taught me to be so grateful for my health and happiness,’ says Leaah Deans, 41.
Every year, the mum-of-five leaves her family at Christmas to head to the Marie Curie hospice she’s worked at in Penarth for the past 20 years.
‘My children have never known any different,’ she tells Metro. ‘I’ve always worked a Christmas shift, whether it’s Christmas Eve, Christmas Day or Boxing Day.
‘I’s so important to me to make sure our patients have the best possible Christmas. It is sadly, in all likelihood, going to be their last.
‘Every day in the hospice matters, but this time of year is especially poignant.’
The patients that Leeah cares for are dying, and have come to the Marie Curie Hospice, Cardiff and the Vale, for palliative care.
This means it’s the teams’ job to improve their patients’ quality of life as best they can, by providing relief from the pain, stress and symptoms of serious illness.
Leaah will look after families and loved ones too, because terminal illness has a ripple effect, impacting not just the patient alone.
While Leah says that her husband, Leighton, 43, and older children, son Dominic, 22, stepson Cieran, 19, daughter Lacey, 18, and stepson Cody, 8, understand why she chooses to work over the festive period, her youngest, Tyler, six, finds it more difficult.
‘Tyler has always struggled to see me go away at Christmas,’ she says.
‘Last year was the first that he’d really begun to understand it, and I remember his eyes filling with tears when he realised I wouldn’t be able to tuck him into bed on Christmas Day.
‘I know the kids miss me while I’m at work and I miss them too. Christmas is a really difficult time to do my job, but that’s why it’s so important.’
Often, Leaah’s patients also have young children who visit over the festive period.
‘It’s lovely to see families come together but so hard to watch little ones trying to be brave,’ she says.
Leeah says that on the day itself, everyone at the hospice, from the kitchen and housekeeping teams to the nurses, go the extra mile to ensure it’s an enjoyable day.
She explains: ‘There’s the paperwork and personal care that is vital all year round, keeping meticulous documentation of each of our 18 patient’s wellbeing, changing dressings, administering some medication and more importantly, being the first port of call for patients who need to talk and offload.
‘But at Christmas I like to go overboard. I organise stockings on every patient’s beds, I make handmade paper snowflakes and hang Christmas ornaments all over the hospice.
‘I also invite patients to write Christmas cards or make trinkets and gifts for their family, if they want to.
‘The hospice organises for a Christmas choir and the cast of a local Christmas theatre show to come and sing and meet everyone too.’
One year, Leeah was even able to fulfil a special request for a patient.
‘A man who had young children was desperate to see the Cardiff Castle Christmas lights show, so I organised his outing and wrapped fairy lights all around his wheelchair.
‘He passed away not long after Christmas.’
Working at a hospice takes an emotional toll on Leeah.
‘It’s not common for patients to die on Christmas Day itself but it does happen and when it does, it’s heartbreaking for their families and the team too. It never gets easier to witness a death,’ she says.
‘I always finish my Christmas shift sitting in my car and having a little cry.
‘It’s hard to decompress and switch off when I get home, but the kids greet me with a big hug and our busy, lively household helps distract me.
‘Last year, I got home on Boxing Day to find that Tyler had made me mince pies and a drawing of our family by the Christmas tree, to welcome me home. He’d drawn a nurse’s hat on my head.’
Leaah says that, even after working at the hospice for two decades, she always questions whether she’s done enough for her patients, but says she’s ‘determined’ to make sure every family’s last Christmas together is as good as can be in the circumstances.
Ultimately, Leaah says her job has taught her invaluable lessons about life and death.
‘Death happens and with it comes so much sadness and loss. But I don’t want to turn away from it.
‘I want to be part of the incredible team that makes sure everyone dies with dignity and if this is their last Christmas, that it’s special.
‘I feel so lucky. I have my health and when the day is over I can go back to my family. My children are happy and healthy and so are Leighton and I — it can be easy to forget that but when you are confronted by death as often as I am, you never take your life for granted.
‘It wouldn’t feel right to spend all of Christmas at home, knowing there are families facing the hardest, saddest times. I need to do what I can to sprinkle a little Christmas magic.’
Marie Curie provides expert care round the clock in peoples’ homes and its hospices across the UK, including throughout the Christmas period. Their free Support Line is also open over the festive period (0800 090 2309). To find out more about how you can support the Marie Curie Christmas Appeal and give care, comfort and joy this Christmas visit their website.
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The chic red Nobody’s Child satin top that elevates jeans for every occasion
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There is little we love more than slipping into another ‘jeans and a cute top’ outfit. It’s like our religion.
Come rain or shine, Summer or Winter, odds on we will be wearing jeans and a nice top. Day in the office, jeans and a nice top. Date night, jeans and a nice top. Drinks at the pub or cocktails at a speakeasy we’ve found in London’s buzzy Soho, jeans and a nice top. You get the hint.
For those who are stuck with what to wear to their work Christmas party, your annual Friendsmas, Christmas Eve drinks, even Christmas Day itself… you guessed it, jeans and a nice top. We have found the perfect top that fits the festive brief.
Nobody’s Child has created the Red Satin Nova Top, which is exactly what we are looking for.
Nobody’s Child Red Satin Nova Top
This top features a square neck and back, as well as exaggerated blouson puff sleeves. It also boasts a pleated bust and peplum skirt that fans out under the bust. While it has a fitted bodice the shirred back ensures a comfortable fit.
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The Satin Nova Top is a subtle nod to Christmas because of the pillar box red hue, and luxurious satin texture. Yet, you could easily wear it at other events throughout the year.
The design boasts a flattering square neckline and short puff sleeves that won’t drape in the gravy train as you pass the food around the table on December 25.
While it features a fitted bodice that hugs you in all the right places, the shirred back ensures a snug but comfortable fit that will move with you as you’re throwing shapes on the dancefloor or after eating one too many pigs in blankets.
This top also boasts a smocked silhouette as there are pleated details on the bust, which is contrasted by the voluminous peplum skirting that fans out under the bust.
Whether you pair it with black leather trousers, your sparkly flared trousers, a satin slip skirt, or your trusted wide leg denim jeans, this top is a versatile staple to see you through every occasion this Yuletide.
Nobody’s Child’s Red Satin Nova Top is available in UK dress sizes 4 to 24, but sizes are selling fast.
The top retails for £69, but considering the numerous ways you can wear this design, and the fact you can recycle trousers from your wardrobe, we think it’s a worthy investment.
It’s important to mention, this top is a Nobody’s Child exclusive, which means you won’t find it stocked on other retailers. It also means when it sells out, it is likely sold out for good. So what are you waiting for?
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Best bargains from Marks & Spencer’s Christmas sale – up to 50% off everything
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Christmas sales are dropping left, right and centre, with tempting discounts popping up across fashion, home and beauty. But if there’s one sale worth paying attention to right now, it’s Marks & Spencer’s.
The high-street favourite has officially launched its Christmas sale, offering up to 50% off across a huge range of fashion, homeware and beauty buys.
Whether you missed something off your Christmas list, received a gift voucher to spend, or simply love snapping up a good bargain, now is the perfect time to shop.
With so many items included, it can be hard to know where to start. That’s where we come in. We’ve trawled through pages upon pages of sale items to hand-pick the pieces really worth adding to your basket.
From weather-ready jackets and statement accessories to timeless denim and fresh, feel-good fragrances, these are the M&S sale finds you’ll want on your radar.
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Shop The Best Items From M&S’s Christmas Sale:
Autograph Hair On Leather Animal Print Tote Bag
Give your day-to-day bag a trendy makeover with this cow-print textured tote that will earn you serious style points. Keep all of your essentials in one place with a large main compartment that fastens with a magnet, whilst you keep your smaller valuables in the hidden secure zip.
M&S Single Breasted Longline Tailored Coat
Go bold this winter with a coat that’s guaranteed to turn heads for all the right reasons. The striking red hue instantly elevates any outfit, while the sleek, single-breasted design keeps it feeling polished and timeless. Cut in a regular fit with a flattering longline silhouette, it’s the kind of outerwear piece that works just as well thrown over jeans and knitwear as it does paired with tailored trousers or a dress. Practical yet statement-making.
M&S Faux Leather Embellished Mini Shift Dress
The classic little black dress just got a modern makeover, and we’re seriously obsessed with it. If you’re looking for a last-minute New Year’s Eve look or want a go-to wardrobe staple that will see you through the season ahead, then look no further. Made from faux leather with silver stud details, the mini-length cut is perfect to layer over a cosy knit or a crisp shirt and a pair of sparkling stockings.
M&S Goodmove 2pk Ultimate Support Sports Bra
Perfect for easing back into workouts after the festive period, this two-pack of ultimate support sports bras has your New Year fitness plans covered. Designed for high-impact activities, they offer amazing support without compromising on comfort. So whether you’re hitting the gym, partaking in yoga, or starting that new routine you promised yourself, these are an excellent investment.
M&S Teddy Borg Wrap Lounge Cardigan
Still in recovery mode after Christmas? This teddy borg wrap cardigan is the ultimate comfort piece for slow mornings, sofa days and easing into the New Year. Super soft and cosy, it’s perfect for layering over loungewear while you relax, reset and recharge. Whether you’re taking a well-earned break or planning your resolutions from the sofa, this is the kind of feel-good knit you’ll want to live in all winter long.
M&S Striped Slim Fit Flare Trousers
Getting ready to go back to work? Bag yourself these sleek, tailored pinstripe trousers that will elevate anything that they are paired with. The slim fit gently flows into a flared hem to give it more of a contemporary shape. Better yet, it comes with a coordinating Striped Zip Through Jacket, which was £65, now £32.50, perfect to wear together or as separates, maximising their cost-per-wear.
M&S Men's Tailored Fit Cotton Stretch Blazer
Ideal for getting ready to return to work, this tailored fit blazer is a smart wardrobe upgrade that adds a smart edge to any ensemble. Made with added stretch for all-day comfort, it’s ideal for heading back to the office or smart-casual plans. Easy to dress up with tailored trousers or wear casually with jeans, it’s a versatile piece that makes sticking to those 'new year, new me' style goals effortless.
Autograph Men’s Puffer Jacket with Stormwear™
Winter is here, so it only makes sense to invest in a trustworthy coat that will have your back throughout the season. Made from premium lightweight fabric that will keep the heat trapped inside without causing you to overheat, it also ensures ease of movement and is water-repellent, so whatever the weather throws at you, you’ll be protected.
M&S Discover Full Fragrance Eau De Toilette Collection
We are true believers that you can never have too many fragrances, which makes this Discover collection a no-questions-asked purchase. Whether you want to switch up your scents or layer them with one another to create a new signature aroma, the combinations are endless. Many have been compared to designer fragrances, such as Velvet Amber, smelling similar to Mugler’s Alien.
NEOM Wellbeing Discovery Collection
It’s not just M&S's own products that are landing in the sale. Bag yourself this NEOM Wellbeing Discovery set that contains 100% natural fragrances to help you on your new journey to peace in the New Year. Made up of the Perfect Night's Sleep Mist, Happiness Travel Candle, Real Luxury Magnesium Body Butter, and the Super Shower Power Body Cleanser,these will all help with sleeping better, reducing stress and having more energy.
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Christmas shopping on a budget? Oliver Bonas has a great range of gifts and stocking fillers under £5
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We know Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, and we’re totes down with the receiving of gifts. But the giving can be a little more stressful, especially if you’ve found yourself roped into more Secret Santas than you expected this year.
So if you’re contemplating diving into dangerous depths with your overdraft or simply ghosting your entire friendship group to avoid the obligation, we suggest heading to Oliver Bonas first. There are plenty of gems on offer, and loads are less than a fiver.
Better yet? They appear on more high streets, than we’ve had hangovers this December – not to mention train stations too (hello Victoria!), so it’s perfect if you need to grab your in-laws a little something, or the Mrs…
This Pink Glass Sphere Photo Holder is just £2. Seriously, that’s less than a coffee for something that looks amazing and can display some treasured memories.
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Buying for a friend with a super sweet tooth? The Crunchy Peanut Butter Chocolate Bar is just £2, and there’s no wrapping needed as its vibrant purple and orange patchwork packaging is gift-ready. There are also plenty of five-star reviews for taste, so it truly delivers on all fronts.
The Peach Pink Ceramic Dish is £3.20 and a great piece of decor for rings or small jewellery pieces. The bright orange adds a subtle pop of colour, and it’s handmade for that personal touch.
‘Beautiful little trinket dish, bought as part of a secret Santa gift, and she loved it!’ Rachel said in her feedback. How’s that for a glowing review?
Another great storage find for a jewellery collection is this Trinket Dish for £4. We love the colour clash of the orange and pink, and it’s also handmade.
Give the gift of self-care with this Yes Studio Lets Play Footsie Foot Mask for £4. It contains a nourishing blend of pink grapefruit and jojoba oil, which work to refresh tired feet and add some hydration. By the time summer rolls around, they’ll be gagging to flash their feet in some strappy sandals.
If your budget can stretch to a fiver, these Elodie Faux Pearl & Stone Gold Tone Hoop Earrings are stunning, and down from £19.50. A seriously stylish bargain. We may even bag a pair for ourselves…
We also LOVE the Sadie Textured Black Stone Detail Hoop Earrings, also a fiver. An easy way to instantly elevate a simple outfit, and we love the unique black stones.
Got a dog parent in your life? This Dog Treat Selfie Kit is paws-itively perfect and we make zero apologies for our use of bad dog puns. The grip fits most smart phones and offers an ideal distraction to guarantee the perfect pup pic every time.
There are so many more bargains to discover, so head over and get on everyone’s nice list this year.
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