Hampers make happy holidays, especially at Christmas time. More and more people are finding out how straightforward it is to send something seasonally special, and, in turn, more and more are savouring the magic of receiving a beautifully prepared hamper.

Time was, driving tests weren’t that big a deal. You’d turn up, trundle your way through your three-point turn, reverse around a corner and, if luck was on your side, you could often pretty much fluke it. Nowadays, things have tightened up a lot. Let’s see what you have to do to book one.

Christmas sometimes needs a bit of encouragement. It's all very well being full of goodwill and what have you, but for real seasonal cheer, you can't beat a bit of decent nosh. There's one place we know where you can get it all.

Back pain is a widespread scourge. Almost 1 in 6 people in the UK have it, so if you've got it and your sleep is affected, you're not alone. It could be that you'll benefit from the support of an orthopaedic mattress.

Air fryers are not just for frying chips! Air fryers are versatile with different modes for every function, whether steaming veg for yourself or BBQing for the grandchildren.

It’s a bit of an understatement to say that The National Lottery runs some popular games. Almost half of the UK's adult population takes part in at least one of them regularly. Those aged 45-64 are most likely to compete, with 54% reporting playing within the last year.

Christmas can be a real pursedrainer. All that festive stuff doesn’t come cheap. But that’s not always true. Take Secret Santa - it’s Christmas enjoyment, done on a budget. And a whole lot more fun than that sounds!

So, you have a foodie friend and you’re trying to get them something special, but there are so many fabulous options available it’s difficult to know where to begin. Here’s a great place: DukesHill. Let’s see what great ideas they have.