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With less than 100 days to go until Christmas, many supermarkets have begun stocking their shelves with advent calendars – but which store is selling the cheapest?

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Counting down the days to Christmas with a treat-filled box is the perfect way to get in the festive spirit, but there’s nothing wrong with counting the pennies as well.

Christmas can be an expensive time of year, so if you can save money on chocolate advent calendars, then you’ll have more leftover to spend during the festive season. But where do you go if you’re looking for the cheapest?

Supermarkets across the UK are offering different deals when it comes to securing the chocolatey goods, whether that’s the classic Cadbury Dairy Milk or a more luxurious Lindt advent calendar. So if you’re looking for a bargain, we’ve listed some of the cheapest you can find this year.

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First up is Lindt’s chocolate advent calendar, which comes with a tasty chocolate Santa and classic Lindt reindeer. It’s certainly not the cheapest on the list, but if you’re looking for something more indulgent, it could be worth the extra pennies.

Tesco is the cheapest place to pick this up, with the product costing £7 if you have a free loyalty Clubcard. However, non-Clubcard holders will have to pay £8.50.

Meanwhile, Cadbury’s Dairy Milk advent calendar comes with 24 pieces of its classic milk chocolate, making it perfect for the whole family to enjoy. Asda is currently selling this for £2.48, making it one of the cheapest places to pick one up.

Another festive favourite is the Maltesers Reindeer advent calendar, which you pick up from Asda for just £2.98.

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If you have little ones in your home, this Bluey advent calendar is sure to go down a treat, and it’s super cheap too. Morrisons has priced this at just £1.35 if you have a loyalty card; otherwise, you can pick it up for a reasonable £1.75.

If you don’t have a Morrisons near you, you can purchase one from Iceland for £1.50 or at Asda for £1.48.

But these days, an advent calendar doesn’t have to be about chocolate – now shoppers have all kinds of alternative countdowns to choose from. From matcha tea, candles and pampering pick-me-ups, there are a whole host of festive advent calendars to dive into.

These unique advent calendars can start from around £19.99, with some filled with contents worth more than £200. So, splashing out could be a way to save money if you normally buy the products.

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Lego Advent calendars start from £19.99 and are a great way to keep kids entertained for hours. There’s also an ASOS Face and Body Advent Calendar 2025, which costs £98 but comes with around £400 worth of products.

The ASOS Advent Calendar contains 26 items, 15 of which are full-size, and covers skincare, makeup, body care, and hair care – with shoppers only needing to buy four of the products included individually to get their money back. The calendar costs £98 and includes treats from Charlotte Tilbury, MAC, Rituals, Caudalie and more.

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The One Direction singer made the admission about his Strictly Come Dancing star girlfriend while appearing on Steven Bartlett’s Diary of a CEO podcast this week.

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Louis Tomlinson has admitted he’s “so in love” with girlfriend Zara McDermott in a rare admission about their relationship. The pair were dating in private for several months before going public with their romance in June, with a loved-up snap of the smitten pair kissing.

While appearing on Steven Bartlett’s Diary of a CEO podcast this week and speaking about his upcoming album, the One Direction star, 33, gave further insight into his relationship with Zara, 28.

He expressed: “I’m a deeply, deeply romantic person. It’s also easy to be romantic when you are a creative […] I really struggle to write in a fictional sense, I really struggle.

“For me, I have to have been living it, it has to be real to me. So if I wasn’t feeling so good, like right now, I wasn’t feeling so in love…the record probably would have a slightly different feel to it.”

Zara and Louis confirmed their relationship on Instagram earlier this summer, much to the delight of fans. In June, Zara posted a sweet snap of the two smooching, with Louis commenting, “I love you.”

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Clearly getting the seal of approval from each other’s families, the post was met with support from both sides as Zara’s brother responded, “beautiful couple,” while Louis’ sister added, “love love.”

It was reported that the couple first started dating at the beginning of this year, but wanted to keep things private until they were ready to tell the world.

Their first public appearance was at Glastonbury Festival in June, where they were seen in a TikTok video embracing while watching a performance. Louis had his arms around Zara, who looked loved-up and at ease as she leaned back on his shoulder.

Zara also recently made her own rare public admission this month as she addressed her boyfriend in a rare snap where she wrote: “My incredible boyfriend”, over a photo where Louis was performing at one of his recent gigs.

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He performed an array of songs at the Away From Home Festival, which Zara appeared to be in the crowd for. Zara also shared a snap to her grid with two of her friends with the stage in the background.

She was flooded with compliments as one fan wrote: “Hope you had an amazing time, you look lovely Zara!!”, while another added: “You all are so pretty omggg!!”.

Sources have now revealed that Zara has gradually shifted her belongings to the former One Direction member’s residence in London after spending increasingly lengthy periods there.

“They’re smitten and she has been spending all of her time at his place, she’s pretty much moved in,” the insider revealed. “Zara has even started making her social media videos from there instead of her parents,” they continued.

According to sources close to the couple, this summer was spent travelling together before returning to the UK at which point Zara began using Louis’ home as her base.

It’s always fun to re-watch our favourite films from when we were younger and one actress has reminisced on when she played the mother of character played by Hilary Duff, in a film people insist is ‘so underrated’

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With so much choice nowadays, it can be hard to choose which film or TV show to watch – and if you venture back into an old but gold film, you might discover actors who were in smaller roles before they became famous. Rita Wilson reminisced recently on her time starring alongside Lizzie McGuire star Hilary Duff in the movie Raise Your Voice. People insist the film is “so underrated”.

Rita, known for her roles in My Big Fat Greek Wedding and Jingle All The Way, played Francis Fletcher, Terri Fletcher’s mum. Recently, the 68-year-old actress and singer shared a post on Instagram recently, and said: “Back in 2004, I played Francis Fletcher, mom to the wonderful Hilary Duff in Raise Your Voice.”

Sharing snaps of scenes, Rita added: “That film has always stayed with me because it celebrates the courage it takes to chase music and dreams. Now Hilary’s returning to music in real life, and I couldn’t be more excited to hear what’s next. Sending love (and an early happy birthday) to you, Hilary! You continue to inspire.”

Hilary commented: “RITAAAAAA.”

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While the film didn’t do well in the box office, many people shared how much they adore the picture. Fans rushed to comment, as one said: “Still my favourite movie till this day.”

Another said: “One of the best movies of allllll time. I cry every time throughout. Someone’s watching over me is SO POWERFUL. Love to all.” “This movie is so underrated.”

Another agreed, writing: “This was one of Hilary Duffs best films and it was so underrated I have no idea why.” One other said: “You were amazing in this movie. The part where you are crying about your son in his room, brings me in to tears. You are an amazing actress and woman. Beautiful.”

“This movie was everything to me as a kid, thank you for being in it,” added another. Another said: “Thank you for making my favourite movie together! Great acting and beautiful storyline.”

Hilary has become a mum-of-four since then and gone on to have a fantastic acting career – starring in beloved films like Cinderella Story, Cheaper By the Dozen 2, Material Girls, The Last Summer and more. Now, she is following in the footsteps of her film co-star Rita as she returns to the music world.

Rita, who is married to Tom Hanks, has since released five studio albums. It was not until she was in her late 50s that she began to seriously pursue music.

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The superstar, who was an executive producer for the Mamma Mia films, has since gone on to perform at huge venues and gained a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

It turns out modern dating and the 19th-century marriage market may have more in common than you realise as Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice sees an unexpected popularity boom

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It’s hard to imagine Jane Austen flicking through Hinge on her third glass of wine trying desperately not to get the “ick” or end up ghosted by her latest situationship – but a newfound readership is realising the nineteenth-century author has more to teach about Gen Z dating woes than you’d imagine.

Some of the British author’s most famous works include Pride and Prejudice, Emma and Persuasion. According to Spotify data, there’s been a 75% jump in streams of Pride and Prejudice on the platform. And, of those listeners, the average age skews slightly younger than the general average audiobook listener.

It’s probably no too much of a surprise, given that Austen has left a pretty enduring legacy. Her novels have been adapted multiple times across various media, with Pride and Prejudice alone having been reimagined in at least 17 different movies since 1938 – more than proving their ability to resonate with readers across generations.

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She’s even been credited with shaping the modern romcom: the idea of two people meeting who clash, only to end up falling in love with each other. After all, Pride and Prejudice features the quintessential narrative of two characters who must overcome their initial dislike for each other, suffering intense angst and painful miscommunication along the way.

It’s little wonder, on top of the novel’s audiobook resurgence, it’s also gone viral on social media platforms championing “men who yearn”.

On TikTok, the #yearning features tens of thousands of posts – many of which use Mr Darcy, the heartthrob of Pride and Prejudice, as their poster child. Popular clips feature Matthew Macfayden from the 2005 film adaptation casting forlorn glances at Kiera Knightley (playing the novel’s heroine Elizabeth Bennet).

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Josh Pullinger, one of the founders of the book club It’s Hardback Out Here, also pointed out how Austen’s work resonated with him as a queer reader. Persuasion, which tells the story of a 27-year-old Englishwoman who regrets breaking off an engagement, captures the similar feelings many queer people experience of yearning for forbidden romance.

“There is something so nice as a queer person reading a piece about longing and wanting something so bad but following societal pressures has forced that away,” he said.

But more than just yearning, Austen fan and host of the podcast Sex Talks Emma-Louise Boynton believes the novels have a few important lessons to teach about modern dating – particularly when it comes to getting the “ick” too soon. She said: “People dating today should revisit Jane Austen to be reminded that often it’s the dark horse that ends up being the one you really like.”

She added: “Just because you didn’t like the t-shirt in the profile pic, you might be missing out on your Mr Darcy.”

Hitting a little close to home? Maybe before you update your Hinge profile, you might want to see what the 1800s author has to say about your dating choices.

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The Princess of Wales made an urgent plea about the harm smartphones are playing in family life – just as Prince Harry and Meghan also gave a warning about the dangers online

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The Princess of Wales’s warning about the harm caused by smartphones could be one of her most important, according to an expert.

Kate aired her concerns about the problems posed by modern technology at the expense of family life in an essay where she warned about the “epidemic of disconnection” created by smartphones and other gadgets and urged society to “invest in the relationships you have with each other”. It came just hours before Prince Harry and Meghan also spoke out about how the impact of social media on children is “one of the most pressing issues of our time”.

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In her essay, Kate explained: “When we check our phones during conversations, scroll through social media during family dinners, or respond to e-mails while playing with our children, we’re not just being distracted, we are withdrawing the basic form of love that human connection requires.”

And for former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond, tackling this issue could be one of Kate’s biggest missions. She told the Mirror : “I think this could be one of the most important campaigns that Catherine has so far spearheaded. As a society, we are grappling with the very real challenges that modern technology has thrown at us: trying to live in two, three, even multiple worlds at the same time.

“Writing in collaboration with a Harvard professor gives an extra dimension to words that will ring true in almost every household up and down the country. How many of us are constantly distracted by our phones, “physically present but mentally absent”as Catherine puts it?

“I think she’s entirely right: we have to lead by example when it comes to family life. Children need to know and feel that they come first — and that simply can’t come across if their parents are constantly distracted by their screens.

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“It is a modern-day crisis in which so many of us are, as she says, ‘simply no longer able to engage fully with people who are right in front of us’.

“William has told us that none of his children is allowed a smartphone yet, and more and more schools are now banning them. If Catherine and William continue to voice these concerns, they will be doing all of us – and particularly the young children of the next generation— a huge service.”

Kate’s plea came just hours before Harry and Meghan also spoke about a similar topic as they picked up a humanitarian award at the Project Healthy Minds Gala.

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Citing that 4,000 families are taking legal action through the Social Media Victims Law Centre, the duke said more needed to be done to protect young people from online dangers.

“Tonight, we are all here together to focus on what remains one of the most pressing issues of our time,” Harry said. “Let me share a number with you: 4,000. That’s how many families the Social Media Victims Law Centre is currently representing – families whose children have been harmed or lost forever to social media.

The couple’s stance on social media comes just months after Meghan returned to Instagram with a personal account after several years off the platform.

Last week she drew criticism on a trip to Paris where she filmed herself being driven at night through the French capital with her feet on the seat, near where the late Princess Diana was involved in a fatal car crash.

Jennie added: “I think Meghan’s Instagram post of being driven at night so close to the tunnel where Diana died was highly insensitive — but unintentionally so. She should have thought about it harder but, like so many people these days, it’s all about sharing your life instantly without considering the implications.

“I’m sure it’s the last thing Meghan meant to do, why would she want to upset her husband? But perhaps she should have posted a follow-up explaining her mistake, and apologising.”

Katie Price looks very thin in a new photo as the former glamour model continues to go for hospital check-ups due to not knowing why she is losing weight

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Katie Price has sparked new concerns among fans after sharing a photo of herself looking noticeably thinner just days after facing a major financial setback in court.

The reality star, 47, took to Instagram to post a picture of herself wearing a pink crochet bralette. Her bronzed skin and long blonde locks were on display, but so was her completely flat stomach and visible collarbones.

Katie captioned the post: “Bit of fun on tour. Well needed time off until the next show on Monday.” The image comes amid growing concern over her rapid weight loss, which has left the former glamour model feeling “terrified”.

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In late September Katie was spotted with a large white plaster on her hand after a hospital visit, where she had several blood tests done in a bid to find out the cause of her unexplained weight loss.

Speaking to fans on Snapchat, she explained: “I’ve been up early at the doctors so she could do some bloods and because my veins are so rubbish they had three attempts. They could only fill two tubes up, so I’ve got to go back in two weeks.”

She added that she would also be having stitches removed after cutting herself while cooking. “The reason I’m going to the doctors is because I keep losing weight and I don’t know why,” she admitted.

The former I’m A Celebrity star, who has battled body image issues for a long time, recently opened up about her fears that her health concerns may be linked to a past cancer scare.

Katie was diagnosed with a rare form of soft tissue cancer in her finger, known as leiomyosarcoma, while pregnant with her oldest son, Harvey.

“The same finger – this is about three weeks ago – I thought, have I knocked it? Because it hurts when I push it, but there’s no lump,” she said on her podcast, The Katie Price Show. “I hope it’s not that again.”

A source close to the star told OK! magazine that Katie is “terrified” about her health. “She’s fretting that this new lump is another cancer. She has been desperate to have another baby and it’s worrying knowing that her health isn’t where it needs to be,” they said.

The worrying Instagram post also comes as the mum-of-five faces a significant financial blow. A court has ruled that 40 percent of her monthly income from multiple companies must go toward paying creditors until 2027, after a judge criticised her “extravagant pattern of expenditure”.

The ruling has come after years of financial turmoil for the former model, who has already been declared bankrupt twice, first in 2019 and again in 2024 over an unpaid £750,000 tax bill.

Deputy Insolvency and Companies Court Judge Stephen Baister said: “The bankrupt’s expenditure seems to have exceeded her income, but that is only because she has adopted an extravagant pattern of expenditure, that of course she is now going to have to trim somewhat.”

Despite her struggles, Katie is still continuing with her UK tour alongside her close friend Kerry Katona.