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Citizens and visitors of Bratislava can look forward to the city's popular Christmas markets this year. Both the Bratislava city council and the Old Town borough have confirmed that they are working on the markets to make them safe for all participants. However, the markets will be held in a restricted format and under valid anti-pandemic measures.​ Lost in Bratislava? Impossible with this City Guide! (Source: Spectacular Slovakia) ​The main Christmas market , organised by the city council on the Main and Franciscan Squares between November 26 and December 22, will be adapted to the epidemic situation, including a limit on the number of visitors. The market will be defined as a mass event with controlled entrance and will be subject to the regulations valid during the time of its duration. “Of course, if the situation is very critical, the city council will consider the possibility of not holding the event,” said Katarína Rajčanová, spokesperson of Bratislava, as …

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The UK is currently experiencing delays and shortages on everything from fuel to household essentials. Many Brits are concerned what that might mean for the festive season ahead and Christma s isn't quite complete without the delicious spread. But that's where supermarket Morrisons has come in to not only save the holidays, but to keep customers stocked up ahead of time. Morrisons has announced that its Christmas Food to Order collection slots are now available to book. Customers can browse a range of starters, mains, sides, desserts, party food and drinks - which includes vegan and gluten free options. Orders can be made now, up until December 14, collection slots are available between December 21 and 24, you'll also be able to choose collection from 463 stores. Morrisons wants to help customers spend as much quality time with friends and family this festive season, so whether it's an epic brunch, a turkey roast or a festive party, its range of delicious food makes it …

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HAMLEYS has revealed its top toys for Christmas this year and they are expected to be a huge hit with kids. Dolls, action figures and board games are among the predicted top sellers, while favourite brands like Lego and Nerf are on there too. Prices of toys on Hamleys' list range from £11 for a cute soft toy, right up to £310 for Barbie's Dreamhouse. The London toy store said the most-wanted toys for Christmas 2021 encourage role play and creativity. Victoria Kay, head of buying at Hamleys, said: "Our 2021 top picks for the most wanted toys this Christmas include accessible toys that will really allow children to harness their creativity and imagination. "From the innovative and creative to the digital and classic toys on offer, we can see imagination really playing its part this year, bringing in-person 'together-play' back for the festive season." Here are the top 10 toys and where to buy them - shoppers have even be warned to get toy gifts early in case they …

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Every parent will tell you that the box a present arrives in is always more fun for young children than the present itself. We don't make the rules. Toy retailer BargainMax has cut out the need for a middle man and is giving the children exactly what they want - yes, the cardboard box. Parents can now buy the ultimate Christmas present for toddlers, the Box Clever retailing for just a penny. Forget fancy electronics and pricey play sets, Box Clever is a 49 x 41 x 30cm cardboard box that allows kids to let their imaginations run wild, hours of playtime wonder for 1p - how good is that? The penny price includes free postage and packaging and the gift provides hours of fun for your child. Daniel McKay, Marketing & eCommerce Director at BargainMax.co.uk said: “Picking out Christmas presents, particularly for kids, can be overwhelming due to the sheer amount of options on the market. However, if you speak to parents, they’ll tell you that most kids think the box a …

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Christmas lists have changed a lot since we’d circle our favourites in the Argos catalogue each year. And it appears so have the tastes of children, as Hamleys’ list of most-wanted toys for 2021 shows. After a ‘year on screens’, the toy retailer has predicted that their most popular presents this Christmas will be educational, with a focus on creativity, role play, and imagination-based games. The top 10 list includes racing cars, traditional family board games, Playmobil and Lego, as well as LOL! Movie Magic Dolls, which allow children to play with friends and create their own storylines. Lego’s Super Mario Adventures with Luigi Starter Course – in at number seven on the list – encourages children to team up for real-life social play. Hamleys predicted top 10 toys for this year Playmobil City Action Police Special Operations Police Robot, £20 Shifu Orboot (Earth): The Educational AR Globe, £50 Magic Mixies Cauldron, £70 Mattel – Barbie Dream House, £310 …

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Even the most bah humbug people can appreciate the food at Christmas time, with hot chocolates and bacon-wrapped everything a mainstay of the period. There’s one seasonal item that many people wait all year for, though, and it’s coming back to our high streets very soon. Greggs announced today that the iconic Festive Bake is returning for 2021 in just three weeks, in a tweet teasing the savoury snack. That means you’ll be able to enjoy one from November 4, right in time for bonfire weekend. The Festive Bake was launched in 2009, and has been a firm favourite for its creamy turkey and stuffing filling, all topped off with a crunchy crumb on the pastry. As well as the countdown to the drop of the original bake, the chain also unveiled a Festive Bake for vegan customers, adding another plant-based alternative to their trailblazing range. The turkey filling in the meaty version has been switched with Quorn™ mycoprotein pieces, along with sage and onion stuffing and a …

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Johnson: Corbyn’s internet policy a ’crazed communist scheme’ Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Harry Cole, deputy political editor for the Mail on Sunday wrote on Twitter: "There are still 27 days to go.. what are they going to be nationalising by force by December?" To which Conservative Candidate for Wyre and Preston North responded by saying: "Christmas?" Prime Minister Boris Johnson blasted Labour's Brexit policy as a "Bermuda Triangle of confusion". Related articles General election outrage: Megastars launch furious bid to stop Corbyn branded 'danger to the UK' by Scottish Tories Mr Johnson said Labour's programme is "truly …

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NINTENDO has only just launched its upgraded Switch model, but it's already set to be plagued by supply issues. The Nintendo Switch OLED released this month, just as the original Switch got a price cut in Europe . While the upgrades are great, it doesn't offer a drastic amount of new features to warrant splashing out if you already own the OG model. Nintendo apparently anticipated that the uptick might not be as immediate. That's been reflected in the split in production between the new OLED, original, and Switch Lite models. This comes via a new Bloomberg report that sees the outlet speaking to a source at one of Nintendo's assembly partners. But it's not just the decision to err on the side of caution with production that's causing problems. Component shortages – which have been plaguing the PS5, Xbox Series X|S since launch – are also taking their toll. Since the Nintendo Switch OLED's launch, retailers in Japan have been selling out – including …

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APPLE'S iPhones are always high on Christmas lists – but is there a shortage this year? We reveal everything you need know about iPhone stock this Christmas. What's the latest iPhone for Christmas 2021? This year's latest Apple mobiles are the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro . We gave both 5/5 scores in our review, due to their high-quality designs and impressive performance. The handsets come in four variants: 13 Mini, 13, 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max. And they range in price from £679/$699 right up to £1,449 / $1,499. Is there an iPhone shortage for Christmas 2021? Sadly, all signs point to yes. Most read in Phones & Gadgets HOLEY HELL? Strange 'hollow island' spotted by Google Maps watchers who say it's CENSORED Exclusive SWITCHED OFF String of social media outages 'prove internet is under ATTACK', users warn CHECK YOURSELF Google releases huge hack warning and says millions …

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FANS of a sweet treat can get their hands on three boxes of chocolate for a fiver at Iceland. You can feed your sweet tooth with bargain boxes of chocolate including Milk Tray, Cadbury Heroes and Quality Street. There is always a good excuse for chocolate and now is a good time to stock up with Halloween and the festive period round the corner. You can get ready for trick or treaters and get into the festive spirit with these delicious deal - or even start stocking up for Christmas. Iceland usually sells popular chocolate selection boxes for £2.50. But savvy shoppers can get three for the price of two at Iceland using its three for £5 offer. That is the equivalent of £1.67 for each item. The offer includes After Eights, Celebrations, Cadbury Heroes, Quality Street and Milk Tray boxes. Most read in News Money URGENT RECALL Supermarkets including Asda and Morrisons issue recalls over safety fears XMAS CRUNCH …

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