Dayna Farrington

Life, Shopping and TV Writer

Based inBirmingham and the Black Country

Topic ExpertiseFood and drink, theatre, music and nightlife, shopping, fashion & beauty, TV

Local ExpertiseBirmingham, the Black Country, Worcestershire

NCTJ-trained senior journalist and life writer for BirminghamLive, covering What's On for Birmingham and the Black Country. Specialising in what's on, food and drink, TV, shopping, fashion and beauty, and music and nightlife. Previously worked as a senior news reporter for a number of daily and weekly titles across the West Midlands - covering the region for nearly a decade.

The 'super hydrating' £15 eye patches that help to 'reduce puffiness and dark circles'

Money saving tips

The Nip + Fab Hyaluronic Extreme4 Jelly Eye Patches are currently reduced online

Amazon shoppers rush to buy £13 'big biscuit box' on special offer - and say 'what a good idea'

The Nestle Big Biscuit Box is on a Black Friday Deal on Amazon

Best-selling cream beauty fans say is 'better than Charlotte Tilbury' down to £9 for one day only

Money saving tips

The supersize Revolution Pro Miracle Cream has 50 per cent off for just one day as part of the Black Friday sales

Beauty fans rush to buy 'perfect' skincare item they 'can't live without' - half price until midnight

Money saving tips

The Nip + Fab Glycolic Fix Daily Cleansing Pads have a 4.9 rating online

Marks & Spencer's £29.50 'versatile' cardigan which is 'soft to touch' and 'feels like cashmere'

Marks & Spencer

The Ribbed Edge to Edge Longline Cardigan comes in two colours

Up to 75% off National Express coach tickets for Black Friday with trips as little as £3.90

11,000 National Express coach tickets will be available at 75 per cent off to Amazon Prime members checking out with Amazon Pay

Huge savings on Nintendo Switch with Mario Kart bundle for Black Friday

There's £60 off - and you also get three months of Nintendo Switch Online free

Amazon shoppers swear by £10 'game-changing' product that helps keep hair 'frizz free'

The COLOR WOW Dream Coat Supernatural Spray has been slashed in price by 20 per cent

Terry's Chocolate Orange price slashed in Morrisons Black Friday savings on toys, food and drink

Shoppers at Morrisons can get 50 per cent off the popular Christmas chocolate

First stops on Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2023 revealed - but something is missing

Coca Cola Truck

The first two locations the Coca-Cola Truck will be visiting in 2023 have been announced

I tried the £90 ASOS Face and Body Advent Calendar and one item made me stop in my tracks

The ASOS Face and Body Advent Calendar costs £90 and offers beauty fans a 77 per cent saving

I went to the Festive Gift Fair at Birmingham NEC and picked up so many bargains for Christmas presents

The Festive Gift Fair is at the NEC in Birmingham until Sunday, November 19

Marks and Spencer's £22 'cosy' thermal leggings fans say are 'the best' and 'perfect for winter walks'

Marks & Spencer

The M&S Collection Thermal High Waisted Leggings come in three colours - midnight navy, black and charcoal

I unboxed £80 Glossybox Beauty Advent Calendar and it's packed with products worth more than £470

Glossybox's 'Feel The Magic' Advent Calendar is packed full of haircare, skincare, make-up and accessories

Amazon shoppers say £28 designer perfume 'smells absolutely gorgeous' and is 'under-rated'

The BOSS Woman Eu de Toilette has been reduced by 58 per cent on Amazon - from £67 to £27.99

Marks & Spencer's £30 dressing gown that 'feels like a teddy bear' and is 'perfect for winter nights'

Marks & Spencer

The M&S Collection Fleece Hooded Dressing Gown comes in five different sizes

Dunelm's £15 Christmas bedding shoppers say is 'incredibly warm and soft' and 'not in your face'

The Country Robin White Brushed Cotton Duvet Cover and Pillowcase Set comes in sizes single, double and kingsize

Marks & Spencer's 'very cute' £6 Christmas decoration that is a 'tradition' to buy every year for shoppers

Marks & Spencer

One M&S shopper said buying the decoration each year had 'become a tradition'

The £10 Amazon leggings shoppers say are 'the best ever' and the fabric is 'soft as butter'

The High Waisted Leggings come in 20 different colours - and are also available in multi-packs

Marks & Spencer's £35 wide-leg jeansfashion fans say are 'flattering and comfortable' and come in seven colours

Marks & Spencer

The M&S Collection Wide-Leg Jeans come in a range of sizes and three different lengths

Marks & Spencer's £59 knee high boots that are 'easy to walk in' and 'look more expensive than they are'

Marks & Spencer

The M&S Collection Riding Buckle Flat Knee High Boots have a near-perfect rating online

I visited Marks & Spencer's new coffee counter in the Bullring and it made me really miss the cafe

Marks & Spencer

Marks & Spencer opened a brand new store in the Bullring on November 7 - but one notable thing was missing

I unboxed Boots £99 beauty advent calendar worth almost £500 and the contents are absolutely incredible

The Boots 24 Days of Premium Beauty Treats Christmas Advent Calendar cost just £99 but is worth over £467

New Look's £25 skirt that 'looks more expensive' and can be 'dressed up or down'

The Satin Bias Cut Midaxi Skirt comes in 10 different colours!

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