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Gareth Butterfield

Affiliates Editor

Gareth Butterfield is an affiliates editor and consumer journalist with over 20 years of newsroom experience covering hands-on product reviews, automotive, opinion, travel, weather, and hard news for a variety of regional and national publications.

He can be contacted at [email protected]

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Most of the parks are right by a beach

February half-term holidays from £129 at a UK seaside park

The DXRacer might be the ultimate office chair - but it does come with an ultimate price tag

DXRacer Martian review: Luxury-car comfort at your desk

These holidays have everything you need for a festive getaway

Family Christmas holidays from £179 with Santa visits and festive fun

Simba’s mattresses have been reduced heavily ahead of Black Friday itself

Simba launches Black Friday early with savings of up to £990

Kia EV2 review: a small electric SUV with big-car appeal

Take part in creative classes as part of your autumn holiday

These £99 grown-up UK getaways offer activities for adults

Most of the parks are right by a beach

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Cobra's QS2800 is a powerful shredder at a sensible price - ideal for attacking a leylandii hedge

Cobra QS2800 review: a powerful garden shredder at a keen price

Holafly's digital eSIM arrives instantly by email or WhatsApp and can be installed with a QR code or through manual setup.

The holiday phone trick that works after your data plan ends

The new Morphy Richards Zino is a true bean-to-cup filter coffee machine - and probably one of the best in the business

Morphy Richards Zino review: fresh filter coffee without the fuss

The cheapest supermarket pumpkins might not be where you’d expect them to be this year

Aldi and Lidl beaten by two supermarket rivals in pumpkin price test

Nurosym's earpiece has helped people relieve various symptoms

This unusual earpiece claims to help with anxiety, fatigue and pain

The pumpkins are in store now - and the most you'll pay is 59p

Sainsbury’s cuts Halloween pumpkins to 50p each with Nectar deal

The Hyundai Inster’s boxy shape and round lights give the small electric car plenty of character

Hyundai Inster review: a tiny EV with some seriously clever ideas

Family holidays for less than £100? You'd be surprised how many options there are

Four nights away for six people for £99? These seaside breaks deliver

The compact FridgePower unit is a portable power station condensed into a unit that can sit on top of, or by the side, of a fridge-freezer

Bluetti FridgePower: This battery could save your fridge in a blackout

Autumn is a great time for a getaway

Parkdean’s £99 beach breaks work out at £4.13 per person a night
Four nights away for less than £100 could be on the cards, with selected coastal caravan breaks offering room for up to six. A little flexibility on dates and destination could unlock the best value.
Gareth Butterfield

YuMove's little joint supplement treats are my dogs' favourite snacks right now

YuMOVE joint bites review: my dog loves them, but do they help?

Fancy a last-minute break by the seaside? You just need to book a bargain break before they sell out

Three last-minute half-term holidays for £99 - and right by the beach

SumUp's Solo Lite is making it easier for people who sell items in their spare time to take payments

The £30 card reader giving casual sellers an answer to ‘got no cash’

Hyperhsell's latest range of exoskeletons might seem incredibly futuristic, but you'll be amazed at how well they work

Hypershell review: I tried robot legs that help you climb hills

n e-Sim from Holafly has been named the best value when compared with rivals on a similar trip

Cheapest travel eSIM named in seven-provider comparison study

The pumpkins are in store now - and the most you'll pay is 59p

Sainsbury's will sell you a pumpkin for 50p this year - here's how

Hyperhsell's latest range of exoskeletons might seem incredibly futuristic, but you'll be amazed at how well they work

Hypershell review: I tried robot legs that help you climb hills

The throw is a bargain if you pick the grey one - but only for a limited-time

Amazon’s cosy fleece throw is just £6.47 if you pick this colour

Parkdean Resorts has created the perfect bargain break for adults

Parkdean’s £99 autumn breaks come with a grown-up twist

Lamtto's RC35 is a monster of a display - and it has some incredibly smart features

Lamtto RC35 review: huge 11-inch CarPlay screen upgrades older cars

The discount only lasts for a few more days, but it's better than half price

Anker Soundcore P30i earbuds drop to £23.99 in Amazon deal
The Soundcore P30i earbuds are £26 below their advertised RRP, with adaptive noise cancellation and a charging case that props up your phone.
Gareth Butterfield

The Santa Fe remains as striking to look at as it did when it first launched in the UK

Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV review: big, clever and surprisingly sensible

Get away for less than £100 during the half-term week with these holiday park deals

We've found a few half-term beach breaks starting from just £99

Rupert, left, and Honey, right, absolutely love their daily dose

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Roomba's Max 775 Combo feels like a winning return to form for iRobot

Roomba Max 775 Combo review: iRobot finally catches up with the best

Holafly helps travellers use data abroad.

Heading abroad? This discount code saves up to 10% on data plans

BMX's new trio of semi solid state power banks is available now on Amazon

BMX SolidSafe power banks review: thinner, safer, and built for travel

Acts such as East 17, 911, and Liberty X are going to be on stage at Parkdean Resorts

The £164 three-night escape with a nostalgic party twist

The 500 Hybrid is every bit as cute as the 500e, and the added appeal should make it a more familiar sight

Fiat 500 Hybrid review: petrol power brings this city car back to life

Get your order in now for Christmas turkeys - and save some money if you have a Nectar carda

Sainsbury's Christmas food orders are live and turkey starts at £7.20

Acts such as East 17, 911, and Liberty X are going to be on stage at Parkdean Resorts

Parkdean celebrity weekends from £164 with big-name 90s and 00s stars

The Brimston Close home occupies a generous corner plot in a private Hartlepool cul-de-sac

Four-bedroom Hartlepool home with large corner plot

Children can use phones safely with this app developed in association with Mumsnet

The free app helping parents manage children’s Android phones

Get four months of Amazon Music Unlimited completely free - and there are other perks, too

Still paying for music? Amazon is offering four months free

Ready for a mince pie? 'Tis the season to complain about Christmas arriving early

Half-price mince pies make an early Christmas taste test tempting

The grey Keter Store It Out Pro is £124.99 in Amazon’s Prime Day deal, saving Prime members £65.01

The garden clutter solution with £65 off for Prime Day

We've listed the top 10 highest-rated items in the Sainsbury's Taste the Difference range - and there are definitely some surprises

These are the 10 items Sainsbury's poshest shoppers love the most

Knowing when to look into providing supplements is crucial - and they're cheaper than you might think

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A child’s first smartphone brings new independence, alongside important conversations about staying safe online

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Households could be paying up to £452 extra a year by letting an expired broadband deal roll on

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