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6 Top Tips For Cooking The Perfect Christmas Dinner

As part if the safefood annual Christmas food safety campaign people are being encouraged to use a meat thermometer to make sure their Christmas turkey is safely cooked through to 75 degrees Celsius aimed at helping ensure everyone has a safe and tasty Christmas. Here are some more top tips to make sure your Christmas dinner goes off without a […]

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Soaring Cost Of Living Prices Force New Christmas Turkey Traditions On Families Says Survey

Almost two-thirds (62%) of households in Northern Ireland say that the rising cost of food is the biggest concern with cooking Christmas dinner this year with more than half (54%) swapping full turkeys for turkey crowns or joints, new safefood research has revealed. As households get ready for the festive season, the recent study conducted with 1,000 adults across Northern Ireland,

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7 Foods That Will Help Stave Off Your Christmas Hangover

If you’re looking for foods to eat to effectively cure a post-Christmas hangover you’ve come to the right place. Health and nutrition experts at Prepped Pots powered by Musclefood.com have named the best foods to replenish nutrients and beat the queasy morning symptoms after a night of drinking. The best way to avoid a hangover is to

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Around 1 in 8 Colleague Gifts Unwanted & A Quarter Received May Have Been Regifted Says Survey

Around a quarter of regifted presents are handed on to colleagues according to a new study meaning that chances are, the Secret Santa present you’re about to unwrap may be holding an altogether different secret. Yes, rather than a “secret” colleague, the gift you receive could well be from the colleagues friends, aunts, siblings or,

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Christmas Brainteaser: Can You Spot The Difference?

In the spirit of the holiday season, retro gaming experts Play Minesweeper have unveiled a brand new festive ‘Spot the Difference’ brainteaser. The game showcases a charming scene of a room richly decorated for Christmas, complete with a tree, gifts, and a crackling fire. Five subtle differences are hidden within this tranquil holiday setting, awaiting sharp-eyed players to

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Here Are The 10 Christmas songs That Help Gamers Concentrate

It’s no secret that gamers love music. And with Christmas fast approaching, a new study has revealed which festive tracks can actually help gamers level up their skills. Gaming website CSGOLuck reveals which tracks might hamper or boost your productivity. Spotify research has found that music between 50 and 80 beats per minute puts your brain into an ‘alpha

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Translink Christmas Timetables: Here’s What You Need To Know

Translink is advising passengers to plan their journeys in advance over the festive period, with holiday timetables in effect. NI Railways services will operate as normal on Christmas Eve, with an early evening close. There will be no trains running on Christmas Day or Boxing Day and a Saturday timetable will operate between 27th December and 30th December. A Sunday Service will

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Everything You Need To Know About “Buy Now Pay Later” When Shopping For Christmas

New research published by the Consumer Council reveals that By Now Pay Later (BNPL) is the second highest form of credit used in the past three years. “Buy Now Pay Later is increasing in popularity in Northern Ireland” said Sean Breen, Director of Financial and Postal Services at the Consumer Council. “Our research shows that

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Top Tips For How Your Business Can Save Money This Christmas

Businesses across Northern Ireland are being urged to open their ‘mince pies’ to a sackful of festive tax benefits that could save them some money this Christmas. As preparations get under way for the annual staff party, Santa isn’t the only one who’ll be spreading cheer this Christmas, with HMRC delivering a number of festive tax

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Top Tips For How To Save Money On Your Christmas Food Shopping

With everyday living costs already so high, many will be worrying about the added cost of Christmas food and presents this year. As the countdown to the festive season begins, the Consumer Council is offering advice on ways to save money on food. “Christmas should be a time of joy and celebration, but we know that for many

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