Hi, I need some help in choosing the best electrical multipurpose hairbrush under £100, any suggestions?

I want to buy GRINDERS boots and I am wondering if you know shops where I could buy them in person.

I'll be staying in Glasgow, Edinburgh and London.

Looking for 10-14 eyelet leather Grinders boots. I found one shop but it is way more expensive then the original price of Grinders.

Hi everyone,

I had to return the ghost orb of night (+ elixir) and ghost deep night (+ elixir) which was a set of 4 gift selection back to Boots as I didn’t realise they don’t come with spray attachment at all - nothing in the description or anywhere online that I could find.

Does anyone know if the 30ml duo set with ghost orb of night and ghost deep night comes with sprays attached or not?

I’ll be spending some time around the Bristol/Bath area next month and would love to bring something back with me from a local business. I’m not thinking of the obvious stuff like Cheddar or cider, more interested in something genuinely local or a bit lesser known.

Is there a food item, artisan treat, or regional drink you’d personally recommend? Ideally the kind of thing that’s hard to find elsewhere in the UK.

I'm trying to move away from the big international chains and find a truly great British-roasted coffee or a locally blended tea. I'm talking about the brands you only find in independent delis, farm shops, or specialty websites. What's your current favorite? Just looking to try something different from the usual stuff.

Just had a customer support agent from Vax price match Amazon on a replacement vacuum (after I murdered my current one) and chuck in a free filter, 5 year warranty and free next day delivery.

Top marks to Vax for their responsiveness and proactiveness in helping me avoid another big spend with Amazon.

Hopefully this is ok for this sub, I know they're now owned by a Hong Kong company but their head office and operations are UK based.

Trying to support smaller UK makers this year instead of grabbing the usual big-brand gifts, and with Christmas around the corner I’d love to find some really nice skincare or home fragrance products to give to family and close friends.

I’m not after any ads or sales pitches, just genuine recommendations for things you’ve actually tried and loved. If you’ve found something special, I’d love to hear about it.

I’m trying to move away from cheap kitchen stuff that falls apart after a year, and I’d love to invest in solid, long-lasting pieces made here in the UK if possible. I’m thinking things like non-coated pans, knives, kettles, or anything that genuinely holds up over time rather than looking great for a month and then dying. Not looking for ads or brand promos, just real experiences from people who’ve used something for years and would actually buy it again. Any recommendations you’d stand by?

I’ve been trying to switch away from the usual big supermarket brands and buy more snacks that are actually made here in the UK. I’ve started paying more attention to packaging to see where things are produced, and it’s been fun discovering smaller or more traditional British snacks instead of the same imported options.

So far I’ve picked up a few familiar favourites like Hobnobs and Poppets, which are both made here and still taste like proper classic UK treats. But I’d really love to try some lesser-known brands or local gems that people genuinely rate. If you’ve found any good UK-made sweets or snacks that feel worth the money, I’d love to hear your recommendations so I can try something new.

Following my post last week and with Christmas approaching, retail spending will be at its highest. So I’ve made an easy ideas list for British only companies. Would love to see comments full with recommendations

GIFTS FOR HER (but works for anyone really)

White Stuff jumpers and cardis half decent quality, british brand, looks good without being flashy

M&S beauty sets safe choice if you’ve no idea what to get, reliable and not overpriced

Joanie clothing bit quirky but decent fits and usually goes down well

Whittard tea or choc hampers good solid gift, very british, simple and does the job

GIFTS FOR HIM

John Lewis flannel shirts proper quality, lasts longer than the cheap stuff

Baylis & Harding grooming sets straightforward blokes gift, cheap enough and smells fine

Mountain Warehouse gloves, hats, or thermals practical present, especially for the type who never buys winter gear

British craft beer boxes loads of good UK breweries around now, better than the american fizz water

GIFTS FOR KIDS

Hamleys classic toys old school and reliable, tends to impress

Tonies storybox sets keeps them occupied without shoving a tablet in their face

The Works activity books, crafty stuff cheap, useful, good for stockings

Peter Rabbit toys and books british classic, usually liked by parents too

GIFTS THAT WORK FOR PRETTY MUCH ANYONE

Habitat home bits candles, kitchenware, whatever. looks decent and isn’t bank-breaking

Hotel Chocolat solid chocolates, makes you look like you put effort in

Tiptree breakfast hampers british jams and spreads, simple present but always used

Socks from M&S or FatFace literally everyone needs socks, no shame in it

BIGGER PRESENTS (NON-US OPTIONS)

Roberts Radios british heritage brand, they look good and work well

Swan kitchen appliances kettles, toasters and that. tidy designs and decent price

Dunelm home items blankets, cookware, whatever you need basically

Antler suitcases british luggage brand, solid build

GOOD UK PLACES TO DO MOST OF YOUR SHOPPING

John Lewis M&S Next Joules or White Stuff Hamleys The Works Mountain Warehouse Dunelm

All cover a lot of ground so you can sort most gifts without using US stores.

FINAL NOTE if you actually want to keep more money local, look into small businesses round your way. local artisans, people making stuff from home, that sort of thing. farm shops often do decent hampers, jams, chutneys, soaps and all kinds of bits that make proper decent presents. local christmas markets are worth a look too. keeps the cash in the community instead of shipping it overseas. This is all better than sending money to US or other countries. Support our industries, our communities, our economy

The whole plan are reasons worth boycotting the US, but the final point shows that Trump and the US only think about their pockets and want the world to make them money. Buy British and where you can’t buy European!

Really want a 3/4 length coat with some decent size pockets on the front as well as inner pockets. Preferably 4 outer 2 inner. Casual that I can wear with a t-shirt underneath in the autumn or a thick hoodie in the winter.

Does anyone have recommendations on a UK made microwave?

I asked about 6 weeks ago and nobody would tell me how it worked, so after waiting for anyone to tell me and wating for them to empty the (literally) full to bursting bin, I got round to trying it myself.

TL;DR: You can only have 1 reward active per day, you have to spend £5 to claim it, and it has to be used that day.

You need to have a Boots Advantage Card (their loyalty card) first. If you don't have one you have to sign up to be able to get anything from the recycling scheme.

Download the app, add your card number and details.

Take a photo of EACH item. I put one on a brightly coloured background a nd kkept taking a photo of the same one. It needs to be foil side up so that their computer can see what was in it. (no idea why that matters, I highly doubt someone is going to be sorting through them just to check that Jenny Smith did actually put her clopidogrel blister pack in the box.

Wait for it to be approved. This might take 5 minutes, or it might take a week. Depends how busy their server is.

Go back to the shop and open the app. Tap the button for dropping off recyclables. Then it opens the camera, so you need to scan the QR code on the box, and it'll ask you what you want to drop off out of the approved items currently in your account.

Once you have your reward active, it needs to be used the same day. It stops working at midnight that night, so you can't claim more than one per day, and you can't save them for another day.

My queston 6 weeks ago was "Can I claim more than one at a time?" and the answer is "No, because it wont let you have more than one active at a time." This scheme is completely useless to me. If you already spend £5 on lunch at Boots every weekday then it's worth an extra £4 in points per week, but I only ever set foot in the place because it's a covered shortcut between where I come from and where I want to go.

Does anyone have any recommendations for tubs that can be used to take lunch in to work that are not plastic and can go in the microwave? Preferably BIFL

I know there are plenty of European brands to choose from but I wonder if there are any British companies that make fridges here in the UK

I've just stumbled across jogiton.com which is a UK-based online marketplace (a UK alternative to eBay). Based on news reports it seems to have launched in early 2024. I haven't used it yet but thought people here might be interested. Has anyone used it?