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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

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

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?

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?
A Yorkshire dealership unveiled one of the most exciting new cars of the year at an event in Leeds.

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

"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

Ed Clancy

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

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

Kia XCeed

Crossover from Kia is one of the best

EV Charger in the driveway

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

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

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

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

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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

Vrbo unveils the 2023 UK holiday homes of the year

Check out these six fabulous Vrbo holiday homes in some of the best UK destinations

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

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

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

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

Crown the jewels in your community to celebrate The Coronation

The British are world beaters when it comes to pomp and ceremony.

Life on Tapp: Are we really ready for yet another right royal knees up?

Ad Feature Post Office warns customers to plan now for new photo ID requirement

Oh, for the days of an old fashioned parking meter. Photo: AdobeStock

Driven mad by the latest tech to blight the High Street

Ad Feature The best time to book holiday homes for 2023 travel, according to Vrbo

Ad Feature Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo reveal the top travel trends this Easter

Ad Feature Brits feel the most demotivated in February

Ad Feature Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo reveal the top travel trends this Easter

Hot cross buns are traditionally eaten on Good Friday. Photo: AdobeStock

Dr's Casebook: The origin of the baker's dozen for Easter

Ad Feature The road to Budapest: Score a pair of tickets to the UEFA Europa League final in...

Putting the right clothes in the washing machine is like playing Russian roulette. Photo: AdobeStock

Life on Tapp: Coming clean on problems with doing the daily wash
The saying ‘where there’s muck there’s brass’ isn’t used half as much as it should be these days, which is a pity considering it’s as relevant now as it ever has been.

A lot has changed since the Trevor McDonald days. Photo: Getty Images

Aspiring to a lifestyle like our friends from the frozen north

Some still feel the need to cover their faces when they leave their homes. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

Life on Tapp: ​How quickly we forget those lessons we promised to learn

The view over Scarborough Beach

Falling value of pound against euro 'increasing foreign visitors to Yorkshire'

What sort of people throw rubbish out of the car window. Photo: AdobeStock

Life on Tapp: When did the tide turn and let the nation’s litterbugs in

Caring is an essential act, one that should be properly rewarded.

Life on Tapp: Shame on a nation which does not care for its elderly

MINI Countryman takes the brand into a new era

Countryman to built in Leipzig

Angry parents on the side line made refereeing almost impossible. Photo: AdobeStock

Life on Tapp: Moment a parent issued a red card on my footy career

Spectators take photographs with their mobile phones (Photo by Luke Walker/Getty Images)

Life on Tapp: Can you really witness history through a mobile phone?

New Caterhams are ready to roll

Heritage cars on the way from Caterham

More people say they support teachers than those who don’t. (Pic by Jon Rigby)

Life on Tapp: Goodwill for health workers and teachers remains strong