Fidget pops, simple dimples, slime, mochis and octopuses might not feel like the most festive toys but, if early advent calendar sales are anything to go by they are Christmas essentials for children ...

A warning has been issued about the content of a Christmas advent calendar designed for children. The advent calendar includes a fidget toy behind each of its 24 doors in the run-up to Christmas.

Officials have issued a safety warning over a Christmas advent calendar which contains high levels of a toxic chemical said to be harmful to children. Trading standards officers said the calendar - ...