Articles by Tom Canning

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Argos, Curry's and Morphy Richards launch Black Friday sales up to 50% off in the Oodie sale - LIVE

Black Friday sales are live across a host of big brands like Morphy Richards and Oodie, as well as high street and online retailers. Wednesday's Live Blog will bring you details of those sales plus what to expect from the likes of Ninja, Curry's and Dunelm, as well as huge savings to be had on new tech and a host of gigs and shows. Our shopping experts have been picking their favourites and scouring the internet for the best deals such as the Amazon Fire 7 Kids tablet is on sale for £59.99 as well as the Liz Earle beauty advent calendar that offers savings on skincare products of over £120. For shoppers looking to save even more, setting up a free TopCashback account here will give a further £15 sign-up bonus on some sites, which can effectively bring the overall price of a purchase down. Check the on TopCashback to see which retailers are covered. With this savvy saving, shoppers can effectively reduce the price of items, like this Checked Hooded Duffle Coat With Wool which is £63 at M&S after cashback. When is Black Friday 2025? Black Friday officially falls on 28 November 2025. Traditionally, Black Friday was a high street sales event following Thanksgiving, which falls on the Thursday. Now, Black Friday is a seasonal sales event, both online and offline, with most retailers slashing prices for a couple of weeks. Shoppers can expect big discounts through much of November, including Cyber Monday on 1 December. Let's take a look at what's on offer for Wednesday, and if you have something specific you are looking for, or have a great recommendation of your own, let us know in the comments or email tom.canning@reachplc.com Take a look back through Tuesday's live blog here.

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Pre-Black Friday deals as Argos, Ninja and Curry's launch sales plus John Lewis launch 2025 Christmas ad - LIVE

Pre-Black Friday deals and offers are the order of the day plus there's plenty already out there for those of you planning to spread the cost of Christmas 2025. Tuesday's Live Blog is all about bringing you details and best bargains from the early sales at Amazon, Ninja and Debenhams as well as a host of other retailers across fashion, homeware and more. Our shopping experts have been picking their favourites and scouring the internet for the best deals such as the Amazon Fire TV 4K QLED which has £260 off, or 40% off Regatta's 'Starler' Insulated Padded Jacket at Debenhams. For shoppers looking to save even more, setting up a free TopCashback account here will give a further £15 sign-up bonus on some sites, which can effectively bring the overall price of a purchase down. Check the on TopCashback to see which retailers are covered. With this savvy saving, shoppers can effectively reduce the price of items, like this Checked Hooded Duffle Coat With Wool which is £63 at M&S after cashback. When is Black Friday 2025? Black Friday officially falls on 28 November 2025. Traditionally, Black Friday was a high street sales event following Thanksgiving, which falls on the Thursday. Now, Black Friday is a seasonal sales event, both online and offline, with most retailers slashing prices for a couple of weeks. Shoppers can expect big discounts through much of November, including Cyber Monday on 1 December. Let's take a look at what's on offer for Tuesday, and if you have something specific you are looking for, or have a great recommendation of your own, let us know in the comments or email tom.canning@reachplc.com Take a look back through Monday's live blog here.

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BoohooMAN's Halloween collection lands, money-saving deals and early Black Friday offers - Live

Big saving: The alarm clock that helps beat the dark mornings "The sunrise light is a warm, soft light and makes waking up on dark winter mornings a more pleasurable experience.," wrote one reviewer about the Lumie Sunrise Alarm Clock. The very good news, sleep fans, is that Amazon has the clock listed with 36% off it's normal price of £49.99. Kerri-Ann Roper in the Mirror writes: "With many clever features, the Lumie alarm clock can be set to simulate the sun rising, starting 30 minutes before the alarm sounds to waken the user naturally. This can also be set to mimic the sun setting at bedtime, with the light taking 30 minutes to gradually dim to darkness." There's some science behind it as well. Lumie is a British company founded in Cambridge in 1991. The company has spent more than 30 years researching how to help people reconnect with their natural rhythms for better sleep, mood and energy levels. The company says they invented the first wake-up light in 1992. By simulating a sunrise, the alarm clock offers a more natural way to wake up, which can help to combat SAD and winter blues as well as improve sleep, the brand says. It's certainly worth a try at 36% off!