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John Lewis advert’s focus on fostering is inspiring

Letters: Jacqui Shurlock of the Fostering Network applauds the retailer’s Christmas ad for highlighting the importance of kindness and human connection. Plus letters from Sue Edwards and Brian Ronson

The Guardian - UK

'I've fostered 92 children - I get paid 50p an hour but that won't stop me'

Jo Newby, who was 'born to be a mum', says fostering is a lifestyle and not just a job as John Lewis' Christmas advert raises awareness of the thousands of children in care in the UK

Daily Mirror

Argos selling £16.99 'Dyson Supersonic' hairdryer toy parents say provides 'hours of fun'

The retailer is selling a full working replica of the iconic hair styling product aimed at children this Christmas

Liverpool Echo

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Boy's hilarious comeback after foster carer says hello in Russian

His mortified foster carer told the ECHO "Imagine if you called a Scouser a Manc"

Liverpool Echo

‘My board shoots off, like in the ad’: Sam Wollaston goes skateboarding

Our writer had a head start on the dad in the John Lewis ad: he’d skated a bit back in the day. How hard could it be to get back on a board?

The Guardian - UK

'I'm a foster carer - here's why the John Lewis Christmas advert is so important'

A foster dad has opened up about why the new John Lewis advert is so very powerful, with the retailer helping shed light on the sort of stories that often go untold at this time of year

Daily Mirror

Mail-order brides, trampolining dogs, delinquent dragons: the 10 best John Lewis Christmas ads

A department store’s sentimental commercials have somehow become a yuletide institution. Will this year’s offering make it into our Top 10? And what’s No 1?

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Who is Mike Geier, the musical star of the 2022 John Lewis Christmas ad?

The US performer’s cover of All the Small Things, originally released by punk rock band Blink 182 in 1999, accompanies The Beginner, this year’s festiva ad from the shop

Evening Standard

Friday briefing: Russia’s retreat from Kherson may prove a pivotal win for Ukraine

In today’s newsletter: The decision to pull troops from the regional capital is a tactical and moral win for Ukraine – what now?

The Guardian - UK

It shouldn’t be down to John Lewis’s Christmas ad to stand up for children in care

With social service budgets slashed, it’s become normal for charities and retailers to start doing the work of the state, says writer Daniel Lavelle

The Guardian - UK

Every John Lewis Christmas advert from the last 15 years - including Excitable Edgar, Moz the Monster and the Man on the Moon

John Lewis has released its highly anticipated Christmas ad for 2022 - but what's your favourite from the last 15 years?

Manchester Evening News

Best curling wands: tongs for beach babe waves

These are the Rolls Royces of the curler world

Evening Standard

The moment Brooke Hart finds out she's the face of John Lewis Christmas advert 2022

John Paul Hurley plays the father and one of the lead actors in the new John Lewis ad. Ellie is played by rising actor Brooke Hart who has had a number of film, commercial and theatre roles. In 2017 she starred in the NSPCC Say Something campaign and she also…

Evening Standard

John Lewis Christmas ad 2022: Watch the moment London actress cast as foster child finds out she got the role

Rising star Brooke Hart from Lambeth, south London was clearly shocked when she learned she had landed the dream role

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Viewers ‘sobbing’ at John Lewis Christmas ad: ‘My eyes exploded with tears’

The advert resonated with viewers who had experience with adoption

Chronicle Live

Phillip Schofield in This Morning 'clash' over John Lewis advert after 'frosty' reaction

This Morning host Phillip Schofield was 'corrected' by studio guest Vanessa Feltz as they talked about the new John Lewis advert

Manchester Evening News

Where to get the John Lewis bear, skateboard and more from 2022 Christmas advert

This year's festive ad offering from the retail giant shines a spotlight on foster families

Evening Standard

‘Heartwarming’: John Lewis Christmas advert moves viewers to tears

The advert, titled The Beginner, shows a middle-aged man learning how to skateboard – but we don’t know why until the end

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Daily Mirror

John Lewis Christmas advert 2022: Where to buy the skateboard and merchandise

If you're keen to buy products featured in the eagerly-anticipated John Lewis Christmas advert, then look no further

Wales Online

John Lewis Christmas advert branded 'awesome' and 'brilliant' over essential message

People are loving the retailer highlighting charities who help children in care

Daily Record

Important message behind John Lewis releases Christmas advert for 2022 explained

The hotly anticipated advert is back for another year, and this time it focuses on children in care.

Liverpool Echo

McDonald's fans claim 2022 Christmas advert is 'better than John Lewis'

One person said: “Made me tear up. Better than John Lewis"

Chronicle Live

John Lewis advert's Geordie actress 'revealed' as Hebburn star Vicky Elliott

Vicky Elliott, who has appeared on screen in Hebburn and on stage in I Can't Sing stars in the new John Lewis advert

Liverpool Echo

Shoppers in 'emotional meltdown' over John Lewis Christmas ad 2022

One John Lewis shopper said: "Absolutely heart wrenching"

The National (Scotland)

John Lewis Christmas advert features partnership with Scottish charity

THE John Christmas advert will help shine a light on the inequalities experienced by people who have lived in care in partnership with a Scottish…

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