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Enjoying the great outdoors is not just about the fabrics that we wear

Eco-Friendly Autumn Gear: 4 Top Brands Tested

Joybuy is JD.com's new online retail business in Europe

Ad Feature Joybuy launches annual Singles' Day campaign

It's estimated shoppers will splash out £170 more than they did last year

Consumers will spend an average of £304 this Black Friday

Under The Ivy is heading to Sunniside

Sneak peek at Sunderland's newest shop

Shoppers are preparing for Black Friday by tracking prices and researching products before buying.

Brits fear autumn budget will put pressure on finances

Festive finds at TCL Christmas Shop

14 more pics & unusual festive finds at city's biggest Christmas shop

TCL Christmas Shop opens at Thoburn's in Hendon

Sneak peek at Sunderland's huge new Christmas shop

We've listed the top 10 highest-rated items in the Sainsbury's Taste the Difference range - and there are definitely some surprises

These are the 10 items Sainsbury's poshest shoppers love the most

An almost new Hillman Hunter would have cost you £895 with a £145 deposit from Bridge Street Motors in 1973.
These days, you could pay £35,000 for a one year old similar saloon.
(Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

How Sunderland prices have changed from SAFC's last European season

Champneys 24 Days of Spa Glow Advent Calendar

Boots cuts prices on 2026 advent calendars

Kipling's Back to School collection has launched

Ad Feature Kipling launches durable back-to-school collection for 2026

Beth Snow says buying supermarket gift cards through cashback apps before paying for her shopping helps her save around £100 a year.

The easy trick which helps a shopper save £100 a year on groceries

Sainsbury's three for £8 picky bits deal includes a wide selection of quick and easy family favourites. Stock image.

Sainsbury's £8 deal is helping families save on summer meals

Sainsbury's three for £8 picky bits promotion includes a wide range of quick and easy family favourites. Stock image.

Sainsbury's £8 deal could make summer holidays easier

April 11 is a hidden gem in Fowlers Yard

The hidden gem lifestyle store that's championing Northern makers

M&S has cut 20% off its school uniform range, with discounted prices on shirts, skirts, polos and jumpers ahead of the new term

M&S has 20% off school uniform sale - but it ends soon
Parents may want to get ahead on school shopping, as M&S has launched 20% off school uniform, but the offer is ending soon
Rochelle Barrand

Fossil’s Carlie watch is now available for under £100 on Amazon as part of a limited-time deal

Fossil watch under £100 on Amazon

The Bridges, Sunderland.

Sunderland open store as Bridges return confirmed after long absence

The new parcel locker facility at Doxford Park.

Online shopping has got a lot easier thanks to new parcel locker

Salomon Quest Echo GTX walking boots

Best Outdoor Gear 2026: Top Running & Hiking Products Reviewed

The bladeless tower fan combines cooling features with a slim modern design

Bladeless tower fan drops into Amazon sale as warm weather approaches

Younger consumers are paying almost twice as much as pensioners when buying snacks.

Ad Feature Gen Z hit hardest by corner shop convenience pricing

A new vintage market is heading to Sunderland in April

I'm bringing a new vintage fashion market to Sunderland

M&S Sparks loyalty scheme: Changes announced plus birthday perk

M&S Sparks loyalty scheme: Changes announced plus birthday perk

Roses Are Red Cotton Shirt Dress

I've found the perfect Joe Browns outfit or spring/summer

People are turning to online communities for money-saving tips.

Money‑saving hacks include abandoning online baskets for discounts
The savvy money‑saving hacks Brits swear by include abandoning online baskets to trigger discounts and making new email accounts to benefit from customer offers.
Martin Winter

Rubens at the Palace Hotel - a suberb five-star hotel in the heart of London

The Rubens at the Palace review: luxury London hotel stay

Boots Advantage Card: Loyalty card is changing and one perk is ending

The programme will empower early creators and members across the UK to help grow the platform and build communities.

Ad Feature WeShop launches programme to empower creators in the UK

An Easter market will take place over the Bank Holiday weekend

We're hosting our first ever Easter-inspired artisan market

Boots’ 2026 trends report, includes hydration supplements, skincare and haircare designed to support modern self-care routines

Boots reveals the six beauty and wellness trends set to shape 2026

The company's 'Shopping Starts Here' campaign celebrates their recent Nasdaq listing

Ad Feature WeShop launches new UK campaign to reward new and existing users

Olivia Dean wore a floral dress at The Brit Awards 2026.

Be inspired by Olivia Dean's red carpet style with floral dresses

Amazon Spring Deals runs from 10–16 March with thousands of discounts across tech, home appliances and everyday essentials.

Amazon Spring Deals start 10 March – why Prime unlocks deals

Nicola Graham, before and after losing seven stone

I used to hate having my photo taken - now I'm a magazine cover star

Morrisons will deliver a lavish meal for two to your door just in time for Valentine's night

Morrisons £15 Valentine’s dine in for two deal ends soon

A shopper carrying red sale bags marked with a bold percentage sign, symbolising seasonal discounts and bargain hunting

Free Top Buys email finds the best UK deals this February

The new TK Maxx will open in the former Tesco unit inside The Bridges

Opening date for Sunderland's new TK Maxx store

The new Sunrise on Villette Road

We opened our shop with cookery classes to revitalise the high street

A South Shields branch of Dicksons with their trademark saveloy dip

We're bringing a 'first of its kind' Dicksons to the city

Joan before and after her weight-loss.

I feel like a new woman and don't need surgery says super-slimmer Joan

I found this Clarins skincare and it’s going straight into my basket - now 40% off

I found this Clarins skincare on sale in Debenhams

Another satisfied customer! A pre-Christmas shopping trip to Binns in 1980.

15 inspirational retro pics of Sunderland life and scenes back in 1980

51 per cent of Brits are already sitting on £400 of unused items.

Sunday 4th January is the busiest day to sell unwanted Christmas gifts

The Bridges taking shape in the Spring of 1988, the year it opened in Sunderland.

The year The Bridges had its first Christmas season in 1988

Maureen Thompson and her granddaughter Allana who spread Christmas cheer in style.

WATCH: Sunderland gran and granddaughter who became Christmas heroes

Online safety is a 21st century priority - but do you REALLY need to spend money on a VPN service?

Why everyone is buying VPNs this Christmas

The bombsite at the Binns store in a Sunderland Antiquarian Society photo.

How Sunderland looked in the 10 years after World War II

Morrisons at Seaburn has signed up to the Sunderland Gift Card scheme.

Here's the latest retail giant to sign up to the Gift Card scheme

I rank Christmas 2025 supermarket adverts from best to worst - including Asda, Tesco and M&S Food

Ranking Christmas 2025 adverts from leading UK supermarkets

People are being encouraged to keep money in the local economy this Christmas

We want people to shop in Sunderland this Christmas

Marylebone High Street looked like a winter wonderland at night time

Enjoy a festive shopping and foodie trip in Marylebone Village, London

City centre independents

16 fantastic Sunderland city centre independent shops

Shop small this Saturday

We're encouraging Mackems to shop small this Saturday

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