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A Jones Homes show home all decorated ready to welcome everyone to the Christmas events

Jones Homes hosts Christmas-themed events at developments in Derbyshire and Nott...

Old nests, droppings and gnaw marks are all indications that an unexpected visitor has been in your loft.

Check loft for pests when you’re getting the decs

Children are in with a chance of winning a fantastic prize bundle.

Garden centre offers free children’s Christmas trail

A scene from the Christmas lights switch-on and fireworks display in Worksop town centre last weekend. Now find out what's in store this weekend with our guide to 21 things to do and places to go.

Christmas, lights, action! 21 things to do in the Worksop area this weekend

Just £4.

Celebrations and Quality Street tubs now on sale at Aldi for under £4

Lanique Spirit of Rose.

Something for everyone at Carluccio’s, Mariage Frères and Lanique this Christmas

Winter Stags Blue Double Reversible Duvet Cover Bedding Set.

Black Friday: Happy Linen Company making bedtime a dream

In this alternative take on the traditional Christmas Grotto, doughnut lovers will be invited to tell Santa not what they want for Christmas, but who they’d like to treat this year and why.

Krispy Kreme and Make-A-Wish UK create ‘Giving Grotto’

Santa is settling in at his grotto as we count down the days to Christmas. Check out our guide below to things to do and places to go in your area this weekend, which is packed with festive events and activities.

Festive fever is here! 20 things to do and places to go in Worksop at weekend

How well you do you know your partner, family and friends.

Keep the whole family entertained this Christmas with 'Mr & Mrs' board game

A combination of Ferrero chocolates and treasured memories.

Enjoy delicious chocolate and treasured memories thanks to CEWE advent calendars
Help to make the countdown to Christmas extra special by combining delicious chocolate and treasured memories thanks to CEWE advent calendars. Here is what they have on offer.

Santa returns to spread some festive cheer at Brewers Fayre.

Santa returns to spread some festive cheer at Brewers Fayre

Everything you need for a Christmas dinner with all the trimmings.

Jingle all the way to the kitchen this Christmas with HelloFresh

High quality, seasonal, festive food that makes Christmas so special.

Try Swaledale online butcher for high quality seasonal festive food

The best thing ever if you're a pigs in blankets fan.

Aldi opens bottomless pigs in blankets restaurant

Hoodie Blanket.

For the ulimate comfort and warmth check out the winter range from kudd.ly

New chocolate treats this Christmas.

Iceland turns the nation’s favourite chocolates into desserts for Christmas

Kevin the Carrot and family.

Aldi’s TV sensation Kevin the Carrot returns to stores this Christmas

Just three of the festive range.

Ho Ho Ho: Morrisons Christmas sandwiches are in town

Take the stress out of Christmas dinner with Hello Fresh.

Jingle all the way to the kitchen this Christmas with Hello Fresh

Get two tubs for £7.

Tubs full of savings as Morrisons sells cheapest confectionary for Christmas

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Join Ryton Chorale at their Christmas concert and let your voice be heard

The Luxury Gift Basket, priced at £95, which includes fine wine, biscuits, handmade mini cakes.

Yorkshire hamper company pulling out all the stops this Christmas

One of Rick Stein's seafood platters.

Let the festive feasting begin with TV legendary chef Rick Stein

The Christmas range is out now.

Tesco unveils Christmas sandwich range

Candy Cane Hot Chocolate Cake.

Celebrate Christmas in the sweetest way possible with Patisserie Valerie

Make Christmas count by supporting your favourite charity.

Support your favourite charity and make Christmas count

Sir David Attenborough the most sought after guest speaker (photo: Getty Images)

UK’s ultimate Christmas dinner guest is named
Recognised as the voice of reason for many of us, this national treasure has now received recognition for something else seasonal.

Limited edition Elton John Marmite

Great last minute gift of Elton John Marmite

A traditional roast dinner contains things not always good for your pet pooch

Feeding your dog Christmas dinner leftovers can leave them feeling ill

Santa Claus and his helpers ready to receive letters from around the world

UK Capital of Christmas is crowned in survey!

Christmas season poses a number of dangers for our precious pets (photo: Adobe)

Keeping pets safe this Christmas with PDSA

Home Alone voted top Christmas movie by Brits (photo: Adobe)

Brits have chosen their favourite festive films

Enjoy an afternoon tea at Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Enjoy a range of tasty treats and gifts at The Lane this Christmas

There will be some changes to bin collections over the Christmas and new year period.

Christmas 2022 bin collection dates in Worksop

Women’s gifts for Christmas 2022: best present ideas for mum, wife, sister or friends, from jewellery to books

Christmas gift ideas for mums, including jewellery, sportswear, books

Carluccio's advent calendar

Introducing Carluccio’s and Mariage Frères 2022 advent calendars

St Swithun’s school choir performed Christmas carols at Retford Town Hall.

Primary school children perform Christmas carols at Town Hall

Pupils from Ordsall Primary School sang Christmas carols with the help from the Worksop Miners Welfare Brass Band in 2009

Retro: Children sing their hearts out in Worksop Christmas carol concerts

There are 40 star lights shining across the trust's three hospital sites.

Worksop hospital shines bright as star lights switched on

There are plenty of festive events around Worksop for the whole family to enjoy.

8 Magical Christmas events for all the family near Worksop

"From my house to your house, Merry Christmas everyone."

Karen Wright: tips for a stress-free Christmas dinner

Carluccio's Grandioso Pack

Carluccio’s Christmas collection for every budget and taste

Disneyland Resort Disney100 Celebration Cushion (photo: shopDisney)

Walt Disney limited edition collection

Mickey Mouse Disney100 Celebration jogger bottoms (photo: shopDisney)

Celebrate 100 years of the Walt Disney Company with new products on shopDisney
Disney has become part of many a child’s life over the decades and now there a range pof special keepsakes for the young and the young at heart.

Santa's helper, Colm Hardwick, was welcoming visitors to the grotto.

Christmas fayre raises over £2,500 for North Anston animal shelter

Argos reveals top 15 toys for Christmas 2022, from Paw to Squishmallow

Argos reveals top 15 toys for Christmas 2022, from Paw to Squishmallow

Best Christmas gifts for Dads

Men’s gifts for Christmas: great presents for Dads and father figures

Kevin the Carrot

Aldi’s Kevin the Carrot joins cameo!

Credit cards are funding Christmas this year (photo: Unsplash)

One in four Brits are relying on credit cards to fund Christmas this year

Try a cheese advent calendar

Slices of great advice to make most of classically Christmas cheese boards

Find your inner racer at the Butlin's race track

Enjoy the Christmas season with Butlin’s festive day visits

The traditional image of Father Christmas gets treated to a sweet colourful makeover

Karen Wright: Mince pies and all things nice

Experts at Gardening Express have identified the key elements to keep an eye out for when shopping for festive fir (photo: Pexels)

Choosing the perfect Christmas tree for that festive feel

Many Brits are expected to take a festive break in the sun this Christmas (photo: Adobe)

How to stay festive on a Christmas holiday in the sun