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It’s now officially the time of year when people fret about what gifts to buy loved ones before taking the safe option by buying them a book.

Life on Tapp: You can’t go wrong with a book for Christmas – or can you?
It’s now officially the time of year when people fret about what gifts to buy loved ones before taking the safe option by buying them a book.

A recent visit to the car booter’s paradise that is our garden shed left me yearning for a stiff drink, such was the scale of the chaos before me.

Life on Tapp: It's a never ending cycle of selling, buying and selling again

There’s a bloke around the corner from me who before Bonfire Night was out of the way, was up his ladder, stringing lights across the front of his house, which perfectly complemented his eight foot inflatable Santa.

There’s nothing wrong with going early when it comes to Christmas planning

I don’t think any amount of unsolicited contact with ill folk would be enough to make most people want to dig face masks out of their sock drawers or from the back of the cupboard where we keep our shopping bags.

Life on Tapp: You would've thought society might have learned its lesson

Ad Feature Households urged to prepare for first cold snap

The RAC says that a record half of the people that it spoke to for its annual survey this year said that potholes were their biggest concern. Photo: AdobeStock

Life on Tapp: Britain is a laughing stock for its potholes and transport system

Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales arrive for their visit to SportsAid at Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre to mark World Mental Health Day on October 12. Photo: Getty Images

We need to follow the lead of our younger Royals and encourage national dialogue

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Flicking through mountains of individual photos and albums recently has served as a reminder of how much pot luck was involved in taking a photograph in the 20th century. Photo: AdobeStock

Life on Tapp: Are digital devices depriving us of wonderful memories?

Mark Chesman, head of estates & projects at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park.

Behind the scenes at YSP with Mark Chesman, head of estates and projects

While I’ve, so far, resisted every temptation to step on the scales before the official weigh in, which is the only time I’ll ever feel like a heavyweight champion, I already feel much better than I did this time last week. Photo: AdobeStock

Life on Tapp: It’s farewell pie and chips... now pass me the couscous

The Cyberster shown in Leeds ahead of sales launch in 2024

Is this the best-looking car on the road?

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In a world of eye discomfort, dry eye powers above the rest. It can lead to significant discomfort as it triggers inflammation and soreness on the eye's surface.

Reptile and insect birthday party package was a huge success. Photo: AdobeStock

The wonders of childhood are just as magical now as they were in the olden days

Funerals and wakes are the ultimate contradiction - typically the saddest occasion you’ll attend that month while, at the same time, offering people the chance to catch up with loads of friendly faces that they haven’t seen in yonks. Photo: AdobeStock

Life on Tapp: There’s a reason why some folk actually enjoy a funeral

Top 20 things that make adults feel good

"The trouble with grief is that it can be so disorientating and debilitating that any kind of rational thought processes go out of the window"

Life on Tapp: Thankfully compassion knows no boundaries

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Why Ed Clancy has warm memories of his first car which cost him "about £450"

Tens of thousands of copies of The Beano are sold every week. Photo: AdobeStock

Life on Tapp: Beano moving with the times by introducing new characters

Marie Curie celebrates 75th anniversary with yellow-inspired recipes for Summer 2023

Ad Feature Marie Curie marks 75 years with yellow-inspired recipes for the Summer

The arrival of Threads has prompted me on whether I need so many social media apps. Photo: Getty Images

Life stood still last week as I was hanging by a ‘Thread’

Four new ‘Originals by GetYourGuide’ to be launched — curated, one-of-a-kind experiences exclusively available on the platform.

Ad Feature GetYourGuide unlocks 4 new 'Originals by GetYourGuide' experiences

Blaise has decided to start eating a healthy breakfast before he starts the day. Photo: AdobeStock

Waking up the healthy way and not smelling the bacon

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