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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?

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

Turning your thermostat down by one degree could save you around £115 a year. Photo: AdobeStock

Citizens Advice: Simple tips to help save money on your energy bills

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

While scams can be tricky to recognise there are always things you can look out for and steps you can take to protect yourself from falling foul to a scammer. Photo: AdobeStock

Citizens Advice: Protect yourself from online scammers

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

Ad Feature British Gas, Team GB and ParalympicsGB announce new 5 year partnership

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?
​There are times when life forces you to slow down – even if it is just a little bit – and take stock.

It could be that your bill is an estimate, in which case you need to give your supplier a new meter reading.

Citizens Advice: ​If you think your energy bill is too high

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?

Ad Feature More than meets the dry eye - combatting eye discomfort

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

Top 20 things that make adults feel good

If you’re buying from a trader you should look for an established firm with a good reputation. Photo: AdobeStock

Citizens Advice: Steps to take when buying a used car

"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"

A new school year can put pressure on lots of people’s budgets. Photo: AdobeStock

Citizens Advice: Help with back to school costs

STAR QUALITY: This picture of film star Mai Zetterling was taken on Longcausewy while she was appearing at the Empire Theatre in Dewsbury.

Late 1940s and early 1950s were years of glamour and romance for Empire Theatre

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

The Eightlands Hotel in Dewsbury, one of a number of pubs in that area which were demolished during slum clearance of the 1950s. It was built sometime between 1914 and 1928 when Alfred Gomersall was landlord.

Back in the 1930s Dewsbury could boast more than 200 pubs

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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Crossover from Kia is one of the best
Kia has built its reputation on offering a seductive combination of style and value.

In terms of getting your money back, a lot depends on how you paid. Photo: AdobeStock

Citizens Advice: Scams and how to get your money back

A group of lovely Dewsbury girls enjoying a day out in Blackpool in 1956. I hope I've got their names right. Pictured left to right: Jacqueline Stanley, Maureen Foley, Janet Bromley, Pat Brooksbank, Kathleen Greenwood, Joan Wright and Alice Wright.

'I loved every glorious minute of being a teenager in the 1950s'

Coxley Valley, a beauty spot in Netherton, where local people spent many happy days when the sun was shining and where they could enjoy a cuppa in the tearooms.

Happy childhood memories of sunny days out and about exploring nature

EV Charger in the driveway

Ad Feature Four in 10 Brits wish to install an EV charger in their driveway

This is just one of the many pictures Muriel took of her parents and uncle and aunts. This one was taken at the family home in West Park Street. Her dad is pictured with Muriel's mother on his right.

Letters and photographs must be preserved for future generations to enjoy

The feeling of cool rain was sheer bliss on such a hot day. Photo: AdobeStock

Life on Tapp: Never mind the sunshine it’s time for having a rain dance

Pictured in the early 1900s, a group of women who worked in Dewsbury for Ben Bullock who sold sweets all over the world.

The first stick of rock was sold in Dewsbury – not Blackpool!

Wearing earpods in the office has recently become the subject of national debate. Photo: AdobeStock

Life on Tapp: ​Plugging in to tune out the sound of the office bore

The old Westtown Boy’ Club pictured in 1957. Back row, left to right, Frank Steel, David Stocks, Malcolm Jenkins, Gerard Scaife, Brian Sutcliffe; middle row, Phil Sheridan, Sam Morton, Joe Hepworth (captain) Peter Schofield, Richmond (Biddy) Field; seated, Malcolm Jefford, David Mountain, Arthur Keegan and Roger Crabtree.

The old Westtown Boys’ Club’s greatest moment came in 1957

Entrance to Tintagel Castle in Cornwall - tickets are free to English Heritage members! Photo: AdobeStock

Life on Tapp: ​Enjoying loads of culture – whilst saving loads of money

Pictured are the Bailey bridges which were built by Austin Steel, of Dewsbury and played a vital part of the Allied war effort during World War Two.

Austin Steelworks in Dewsbury made a considerable contribution to World War II

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Mental load a major barrier to adoption of e-vehicles by women in UK

Get paid to party in Ibiza this summer

Get paid to party in Ibiza this summer

This picture shows the old Dewsbury borough police force on parade in Dewsbury Town Hall, possibly taken in the 1970s when police forces like Dewsbury were being merged into larger police authorities.

Nostalgia with Margaret Watson: There was so little crime in Dewsbury and every...

Vrbo unveils the 2023 UK holiday homes of the year

The tree pollen peak is over and the grass pollen peak hasn’t arrived yet so it’s easy to get complacent

The worst hay fever is coming – sufferers are urged to take action now

Side view young couple looking window display at real estate office in strret

Sorry, but there’s a price to pay for buying that first home
If we needed an indication of how much British family life has changed, we need look no further than the statistic which shows more than half of adults in their early 20s still live at home.

This delightful photograph will bring back many happy memories for people who worked at Woolworth's in Dewsbury, or who shopped there. It was kindly loaned by Trevor Hirst, whose late wife, Margaret, pictured third on the back row, was a supervisor there. The picture speaks for itself. It was taken to mark Miss D Walker's 21 years service at the store. This was in the days when long service was recognised, and appreciated, and gifts were presented to them, and parties given in their honour.

Favourite shops are long gone but we still have our memories

More must be done to tackle the very real mental health struggles of a generation. Photo: AdobeStock

Mental health struggle is real for so many young people

Using ‘alternative dispute resolution’, is a way of solving disagreements without going to court. Photo: AdobeStock

Citizens Advice: Do you have problems with a tradesperson's work?

The ticketing app offers both international and domestic train services.

New international rail ticketing platform, Rail Online, launches in UK today

St John's Church, Dewsbury Moor, which celebrates its 200th anniversary this year.

The death of Reverend Buckworth cast a cloud over the town for many months

Ginsters launches competition for a chance to bag a 2-night UK staycation for 4 people – for the price of a Ginsters bake

Bag UK staycation for 4 people for £1.50 – the price of Ginsters bake

Most Anglican churches had choirs and St John’s Church, Dewsbury Moor was no exception. Pictured are some of the boys and men who were in the choir in 1950.

200th anniversary of St John’s Church – join them to celebrate

Where will the tooth fairy put her money if we stop using cash. Photo: AdobeStock

Life on Tapp: How will the tooth fairy pay without cash in society?

The Mazda CX-60

Mazda makes a difference with the new CX-60

The ladies of the Fifty Plus Club of Dewsbury Moor enjoying their weekly bingo session.

A night out at the bingo was the cutting edge of social society