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Halloween Gift Ideas 2026: Mugs for Every Kind of Ghoul

Autumn

Halloween is on Saturday, 31 October. Here are some mug gift ideas for film fans, wizards at heart, art lovers, rock fans, colleagues and anyone who loves a spooky night in.

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The Story of the Name Jack: Meaning, History and Famous Jacks

boys' names

Jack is short, friendly and found all through the English language. Here is where the name comes from, what it is said to mean, how many babies in Britain have been given it, and some famous Jacks.

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Our Halloween Mugs Are Out: What's In There and What to Look For

Halloween

Our Halloween collection went live on Thursday 1 October. Here's what's in it, who it suits, and a few things worth knowing before the 31st.