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'Life saver' £8 anti chafing cream shoppers won't go on holiday without
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Amazon shoppers have praised the "amazing" results of the anti-chafing gel, with many dubbing it a "life saver"
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Marks and Spencer's 'stylish' £45 cowboy boots are comfortable 'even on the first wear'
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Marks and Spencer shoppers have praised the 'comfortable' £45 boots and say "you can dress them up or down"
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Stylish cream River Island spring jacket looks more expensive than it is
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The smart boucle jacket can be worn with jeans, trousers and skirts
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Wowcher's 'luxurious' hanging egg chair now half price in sale
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Wowcher is offering shoppers the chance to get a hanging egg chair to brighten up their summer gardens for £109
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Stacey Solomon's 'quirky' £49 ring shoppers will 'wear for years to come'
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Stacey Solomon's "dainty and quirky" has proven hugely popular online, racking up many five star reviews
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Costa bringing back Iced Whipped Lattes as summer menu launches
Food & Drink
There is a new flavour alongside the popular drinks from last year
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Boots shoppers say 'game changer' £20 serum is 'next level' and 'replaces entire skincare routine'
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The Olay Super Serum has been a sell-out success since it launched in the UK
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LEGO launches two new space builds with Artemis rocket and Milky Way
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The LEGO Icons NASA Artemis Space Launch System set is a 3,601-piece set for adults and the Milky Way can be built by friends and family at the same time
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Jo Malone's little-known brand selling perfume bottles for £25 each
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Jo Malone fans can get two of her Jo Loves perfumes for just £25 per bottle in latest deal on Cult Beauty
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American Golf offering free 30-minute sessions in performance studios
What's On News
You can take unlimited shots and try the ball-tracking technology
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'People ask if I've had work done' Shoppers praise moisturiser loved by Cat Deeley for curing eczema and eliminating wrinkles
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The best-selling cream is a big hit with celebs and beauty fans
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Amazon selling 'stunning' £18 alternative to H&M's sold out bow dress
Shopping
Shoppers could save around £36 by opting for the Amazon alternative to the much loved H&M dress
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You can get 15% off anything at McDonald's in flash deal
Food & Drink
The offer includes the limited-edition menu items
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Amazon's £9 'anti-ageing' straws stop you from getting mouth wrinkles
Shopping
The straws are designed to help you avoid getting wrinkles, especially around your mouth, as you aren't having to purse your lips as much
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B&M's £1.79 whitening toothpaste is 'just as good as more expensive brands'
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B&M shoppers have found a £1.79 alternative to a popular flavoured toothpaste brand, which will cost you much more
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Top tips on how to make savings on May Bank Holiday
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Start planning for the upcoming bank holiday as early as possible
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Argos' 'impressive' charcoal and gas barbecue has £15 off with this simple trick
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Barbecue season is here and if you're in the market for a new outdoor grill, Top Cashback is offering new customers £15 off two Argos barbecues
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Apple fans find clever way to save £410 on a MacBook Pro laptop price with new deal
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This eye-catching deal means shoppers can bag a 13-inch MacBook Pro laptop for the much cheaper price of £189
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Well-rested shoppers are crediting 'luxurious' sheets for giving them a better night's sleep
Shopping
"Love the feel of the bedding - it's cool and very luxurious. As someone who suffers from night sweats, I bought it to help with that."
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Tech review round-up: ButterFly MagSafe charger and Trust gaming accessories
Shopping
A cool travelling companion and a double from Trust
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Leicester's Festival2Funky confirms BBC 1Xtra star among its headliners
Things to do in Leicestershire
The three-day event will celebrate Leicester's black community across a number of genres and showpieces
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Major Star Wars gathering set to welcome the stars to Leicester
Things to do in Leicestershire
Visitors can create their own characters and even take part in droid racing
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'I've been using the £12 moisturiser that's suddenly gone viral and it's worth every penny'
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Senior Content Creator Ellen has been using a £12 moisturiser that's gone viral on social media, here are her thoughts
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Review: JLab Studio Pro ANC wireless over-ear headphones bring brilliant battery life on a budget
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We're talking well over 40 hours on one charge
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Things to do in Leicestershire
Major Star Wars gathering set to welcome the stars to Leicester
Visitors can create their own characters and even take part in droid racing
Amazon shoppers ditch Dyson and Shark for £70 cordless vacuum cleaner
Shopping
The Akitas 3in1 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner is a number one best-seller on Amazon and has received rave reviews from shoppers who have ditched Dyson and Shark for the vacuum
What is Leicestershire's best country pub? Let us know your favourite in our poll
Food and Drink
There are plenty of pubs that are at the heart of their community
Leicester's Festival2Funky confirms BBC 1Xtra star among its headliners
Things to do in Leicestershire
The three-day event will celebrate Leicester's black community across a number of genres and showpieces
Argos' 'impressive' charcoal and gas barbecue has £15 off with this simple trick
Shopping
Barbecue season is here and if you're in the market for a new outdoor grill, Top Cashback is offering new customers £15 off two Argos barbecues
Things to do in Leicestershire
Leicester's Festival2Funky confirms BBC 1Xtra star among its headliners
The three-day event will celebrate Leicester's black community across a number of genres and showpieces
Major Star Wars gathering set to welcome the stars to Leicester
Things to do in Leicestershire
Visitors can create their own characters and even take part in droid racing
What is Leicestershire's best country pub? Let us know your favourite in our poll
Food and Drink
There are plenty of pubs that are at the heart of their community
Wilko now sells whole kitchens
Wilko
The budget retailer is offering modern styles which don't require "an expensive fitter"
People are only just realising what the plastic pull tab on oil bottle lids is for
Real Life
A TikTok user has shared a simple hack that will change the way you pour oil forever - and all you need to do is look at the plastic ring pull on the lid
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Leicestershire traffic live updates as 'collison' closes off road near Hinckley
Police have called on drivers to avoid the area
Jet2 passengers' holiday 'ruined' as they're flown to Menorca instead of Majorca
Jet2.com
Linda Trestrail and Wendy Russell had their tickets checked five times but still ended up on the wrong plane
Driver suffers 'life-threatening' injuries in Leicestershire minibus crash
Leicestershire Police
Road closures remain in place
Two rescued from submerged car at notorious flooded Leicestershire bridge
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service
A series of flood alerts across Leicestershire remain in force following heavy rain over the weekend
Rare 'overlooked' cancer killed teaching assistant one day after diagnosis
Real Life
Mum-of-two Liz Taylor died in 2022
Ministry of Defence
Prince Harry to return to UK within days and will attend event
The Duke of Sussex will return to the UK within days to attend the Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral
'Fabulous' Leicestershire country mansion fails to sell at auction - for a second time
property news
SDL Property Auctions had said there was 'great renovation potential' for the Leicestershire home
EastEnders star Cheryl Fergison reveals secret cancer battle and says 'my life fell apart'
Celebrity Big Brother
Cheryl Fergison has spoken for the first time about her secret battle with womb cancer, saying her life fell apart after the diagnosis in 2015
Driver suffers 'life-threatening' injuries in Leicestershire minibus crash
Leicestershire Police
Road closures remain in place
Coronation Street's Bethany Platt in shock twist as she is linked to Lauren Bolton's disappearance
Coronation Street
Coronation Street's Bethany Platt is set to be at the centre of a huge twist in the case of Lauren Bolton's disappearance as her evil abuser Nathan Curtis returns to the cobbles