“Christmas is the busiest – and most exciting – time of the year in Cats Protection shops,” reveals Adele Allen, shop manager at the Cats Protection shop in Stone, Staffordshire. “There’s an incredibl

Q I’d like to help others this Christmas but my budget is limited. Do you have any tips? A There are lots of ways to help others that don’t involve money. Are there any local charities near you lookin

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas; Soon the bells will start, And the thing that will make them ring, Is the carol that you sing, Right within your heart IT is a song we have loved for decad

STUCK for ideas for your festive present list? Looking for some seasonal home décor inspiration? Is your purse feeling the strain of the season? High street charity shops offer a solution to these pro

Q I’ve got a big night out planned and I’d love a new outfit. How can I do it for less? A The ideal situation would be having a friend the same size as you with a stylish wardrobe you could borrow fro

Take care before you “splash the cash” at Christmas, warns money expert Stephanie Hawthorne. I HAVE such fond memories of my childhood. At Christmas, my parents usually bought their seven children pre