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If you haven’t heard already, Prime Big Deal Days is happening as we speak, and lucky jetsetters think they might have found the ‘perfect’ cabin bag in Amazon’s sale.

The bestselling Taygeer Backpack has racked up thousands of rave reviews from frequent flyers, and has seen its biggest price drop all year for Prime Big Deal Days.

The timing couldn’t be much better, either.

Whether you’ve got a winter city break booked or you’re already organising holidays for 2027 in the group chat, this deal is definitely worth knowing about.

The popular travel backpack has been reduced to just £16.21 from £29.99, saving shoppers 46 percent for a limited time only.

Yep, you’ll need to be quick to snap up this offer, because Prime Big Deal Days ends at midnight tonight.

READ MORE: Everything you need to know Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2026

The travel backpack is designed to fit neatly under the seat in front of you, allowing you to avoid any hidden fees if you use it as your designated carry-on bag.

Choose between the 40 x 30 x 20cm version, which is designed to fit within Ryanair’s free cabin bag allowance, or the slightly larger 45 x 36 x 20cm option for EasyJet travellers.

Just make sure to check your airline’s luggage policy before you fly, as size restrictions can vary.

READ MORE: These are the insider hacks that will get you even more discounts during Amazon Prime Big Deal Days

So, if you’re looking for a lightweight carry-on option that will fit all of your packing essentials and take with you on your travels, you’ll find the perfect option in the Taygeer Cabin Bag in the Amazon Prime Big Deals Days sale.

As well as black, the stylish backpack comes in 12 different colour iterations such as dark blue, baby blue, pink, grey and more.

The design of the cabin bag allows travellers to get organised before their journey with separate compartments to fit a 15.6 inch laptop, an independent shoe pouch and a wet pocket to store toiletries.

Surprisingly roomy, it also expands fully like a suitcase to fit all of your essentials. Shoppers have even vouched for it for longer trips, commuting to work and everyday life.

One impressed fan wrote: “Hands down the best budget travel hack for budget airlines! It slides effortlessly right under the seat on Ryanair and easyJet flights with zero fuss from gate staff, saving a bundle on extra baggage fees.”

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While another commented: “It has a range of different pockets and compartments that help you organise strategically for your holiday. I just used it for going abroad and it let me store my clothes while being separated from my other things.”

It’s easy to see how the Taygeer Backpack has become such a hit. All in all, its spacious design, storage compartments and airline-friendly size will help make your next trip that little bit smoother.

So, while it’s currently discounted in the Amazon Prime Big Deals Days sale, you might as well snap it up before it’s gone for good. Don’t forget, the sale ends at midnight tonight!

Is Big Deal Days for Prime members only?

Deals are exclusively for active Amazon Prime members, so be sure to sign up for a membership.

You can access a Prime membership on a free trial which lasts for 30 days and can be cancelled free of charge within that timeframe. After that, the membership will cost £8.99 for a month.

Sign up for a free trial of Amazon Prime, here.

When does Prime Big Deal Days end?

Amazon Prime Big Deals Days has been running from 6 October and will end on 7 October, 2026 tonight at 12.01am.

With only a limited time to shop the best dehumidifier deals, it’s worth adding your favourites to your basket before the sale ends.

If you want to find out more about the big event, you can read everything you need to know about Amazon Prime Day, here.

Hair thinning is a normal part of life. As men age, changes in hair growth can be driven by genetics and hormones, which can eventually lead to hair loss.

The NHS says: “In men, hair loss usually begins above the temples causing a receding hairline. This progressing hair loss continues on the top of the head leading to increasingly thin hair then often to baldness.”

However, some men think they might have found an ‘insane’ hair treatment that actually works to regenerate hair that they may have lost in the early stages.

Better yet, the ‘insane’ solution is currently reduced to just £23 on Amazon as part of the Prime Big Deal Days sale.

The deal is running for a limited time only, so you only have until midnight tonight to make the most of it.

READ MORE: All the best Amazon Prime Deals that end at midnight

The treatment in question is the Regaine for Men 5% Minoxidil Extra Strength Scalp Solution.

Allegedly excellent at promoting hair growth, it’s 38 percent off for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days.

This product is not suitable for everyone. Please contact a healthcare provider to determine if the treatment is appropriate for you. Visit the Regaine website here for further information.

Allegedly, when used continuously across a couple of months, shoppers are seeing a difference in terms of their hair growth. In turn, it’s massively effected their confidence and wellbeing.

As well as a solution, the treatment also comes in a foam that’s handy to apply. While the solution offers precise scalp application, the foam offers broader coverage and is also formulated with glycerin for added hair styling benefits.

Both treatments aim to target hereditary hair loss, prevent further hair loss and encourage hair regrowth. They’re also available as multipacks to buy as part of a continued treatment.

This product is not suitable for everyone. Please contact a healthcare provider to determine if the treatment is appropriate for you. Visit the Regaine website here for further information.

For more information on how to apply the product and to see what real reviews say, keep reading below.

When does Prime Big Deal Days end?

October’s Prime Day will finish tonight 7 October, 2026, at 23:59pm.

With only a limited time to shop the best dehumidifier deals, it’s worth adding your favourites to your basket before the sale ends.

If you want to find out more about the big event, you can read everything you need to know, here.

What do reviews say about the hair loss treatment?

The Regaine Hair Loss treatment can have variable effects, working differently for everyone. It goes without saying, but this isn’t going to be a miracle product and results are certainly not instant.

However, those who’ve had the most success from the treatment have urged reviewers to be patient and stick to the using the treatment consistently.

One fan who found the product worked for them commented: “I am 20 years old, my hair started to recede and thin due to stress. After a few days of use, a new line of baby hair began to grow in front of my current hairline.”

While another revealed: “I’m 37 and started to see my hairline receding. After two months use I can see that the hair is starting to grow back. The new hair isn’t that thick and are more like baby hairs, however my overall hairline does look better.”

What are the ingredients?

The active ingredient within the Regaine Hair Loss treatments is minoxidil. It works by widening blood vessels and increasing the blood flow to the hair follicles on the scalp.

This helps deliver more oxygen and nutrients to stimulate and prolong hair growth.

According to the NHS, “minoxidil solution has been used successfully in treating people with hair loss for a variety of reasons.”

How to use the hair loss treatment?

Always read the label and, if necessary, consult with a doctor before use. Read more information and FAQs on Regaine’s site, here.

How to use the Regaine Hair Loss Treatment:

• Wash your hands before using
• You hair and scalp should be thoroughly dry before application
• For the solution, choose between a pump or spray-tip applicator
• Apply a 1ml dose of the solution to the affected area
• For the foam, dispense a dose of 1g onto your fingers
• Massage on to the scalp
• Wash your hands thoroughly
• Use twice a day, leaving 12 hours between dosages

Where to buy the hair loss treatment now?

You can shop the Regaine hair loss treatment that everyone has been talking about over on Amazon as part of the Prime Big Deal Days sale.

Both the Scalp Solution and the Regrowth Foam are currently discounted.

You can also use the ‘subscribe and save’ method when you order to save 5% now and up to 10% when you schedule repeat deliveries.

Just a little hack to save you even more money when you check out, and to get your treatment delivered regularly on repeat.

A 20-year cancer survivor has shared her story of resilience after being diagnosed with the disease three times over the course of her life—and an early symptom she chalked up to dietary choices.

Danielle Ripley-Burgess is a communications professional who was first diagnosed with stage three colon cancer when she was 17.

However, her symptoms began three years earlier when she first started to see suspect ‘specks of blood’ in her stool.

Instead of alerting her parents that something could be amiss, the 14-year-old ignored the symptom, believing she was eating ‘too much red food’.

“I put myself on a ‘no red foods diet’ and stopped eating anything that was red in colour: everything from candy to pizza to salsa to raspberry Popsicles,” she confessed to NBC News.

“It took me a while to accept that I was actually seeing blood, but I still hid it from just about everybody I knew.

“I was already embarrassed about puberty changes happening, so that on top of this thing was just too much. I didn’t want to be sick and I didn’t feel sick at first.’

It took around two years for her to even mention the blood to her mother, with the pair quickly concluding that she must have haemorrhoids.

However, after overhearing her daughter speaking about the blood in her stool to her boyfriend and learning that she was dealing with ‘intense stomach pains’ and fatigue, Ripley-Burgess’ mother called a gastroenterologist.

The American was diagnosed with stage three colon cancer

Weeks after turning 17, the family learned that the blood in her stool was an early indicator of stage three bowel cancer.

After undergoing chemotherapy, radiation and surgery to remove the tumour, doctors also advised Ripley-Burgess to go under the knife to move her ovaries further up into her stomach to ‘preserve hormone function’.

By elevating them, she was told that she would no longer be able to conceive naturally.

Following her first hospital stint, the Kansas City native continued to get a colonoscopy every three years.

“Mentally and emotionally, it was way harder this time”

It was after a routine inspection that Ripley-Burgess learned she had a cancerous polyp, with experts informing her that she had stage one colon cancer at 25.

“Mentally and emotionally, it was way harder this time. I got really angry at a lot of things, but deep down just angry at God — how could you let this happen to me again?

“By this point, I was married, I had a house, I was working on a career, we’d been talking about adopting a child. All of a sudden, I realised I could lose all of these things,” she wrote for NBC News.

The author and inspirational speaker learned around this time that she had Lynch syndrome, an inherited genetic condition that greatly increases the risk of developing colorectal, uterine, and several other types of cancer at a young age, as per the Mayo Clinic.

Despite having a hysterectomy, a subtotal colectomy, which took out almost all of her colon, the mother-of-two adopted children was told that doctors had discovered more polyps in 2023.

This led her to undergo a permanent ileostomy, a surgical operation to bring the end of your small bowel through an opening in your tummy to form a stoma, the NHS explained.

“Don’t downplay what you’re seeing”

Speaking about advice she would give to her younger self, the three-time cancer survivor said: “It would be: Don’t be embarrassed about your body.

“If you’re seeing something with your body that’s uncomfortable and weird, and you’re not ready yet to tell a doctor, tell somebody — a friend or family member.”

She added: “Don’t sit in that place of: something is wrong with your body, and you don’t know what it is. Don’t sit there alone. Don’t downplay what you’re seeing.”

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days 2026 sale is here, and while Apple fans might be disappointed by the discounts on AirPods, there’s a much cheaper alternative up for grabs.

In case you missed it, thousands of deals have dropped online across home, fashion, tech and more.

It’s a great opportunity to snap up a bargain, especially if you’re looking to upgrade your old pair of earbuds.

At the time of writing, the soundcore by Anker P20i Wireless Earbuds are reduced from £19.99 to just £15.32.

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With thousands of five-star reviews, customers say they ‘rival Apple AirPods’ and over 5,000 have sold in the last month alone.

“Honestly, these are probably the best earbuds I have purchased by far,” one customer shared. “I used to have Apple AirPods Pro, which are hard to compete with but after I lost one, I didn’t want to spend another £200 on earbuds.

Soundcore by Anker P20i True Wireless Earbuds, WAS £19.99, NOW £15.32

“Let me tell you, these are economical for the price, great for the gym, and 90 percent noise cancelling, depending on how loud your music is. They don’t fall out at all and the battery life is spectacular.”

Another raved, “Fantastic, love Anker products as a rule, and these earphones rival Apple AirPods any day of the week. I have both and love these equally as much. Lightweight, durable and the battery lasts ages.”

With up to 10 hours of playtime and 22 music modes, the popular earbuds are designed to transform your listening experience for less.

They’re water resistant too, so you can wear them in the gym or during a run without worrying about losing sound.

There are five colours available: black, white, pink, navy blue and light blue. You can learn more about their top features below.

Top features:

• 22 different music modes that work alongside the Soundcore app
• Up to 10 hours of playtime
• AI-enhanced calls with built-in microphones
• A water-resistant exterior
• One-step pairing, so that you can connect to the latest device with ease

The 2026 Amazon Prime Big Deal Days worth shopping immediately:

Some of the standouts worth having on your radar:

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A dad who was told he had just two years left with his family before the end of his life has said he now feels ‘incredibly positive about the future’ following a major transplant.

Ellis Dawson led a busy and stressful life, often spending time working away through his job as a software product director.

Raising two daughters, and also spending his time juggling playing football and cycling, everything changed in a tragic instant.

While playing a football match last January, Ellis told of how he suddenly ‘felt funny’ and his condition quickly got worse. He began vomiting and suffering what he suspected was a panic attack.

“I started to feel funny mid-game,” he said. “I went in goal for 15 minutes or so to see if the feeling would clear up, but it got worse and I knew something more serious was up.

“I walked back to my car and it became clear I was in no fit state to drive. My chest was hurting and my left arm ached a lot, so I called my dad to pick me up.

“When I got home I spoke to my wife about it, in my head I knew they were heart attack symptoms but I always imagined a heart attack to feel like a much more serious emergency situation.

“I then started being sick and thought it was a panic attack so used calming breathing techniques and fell asleep on the floor. My wife found me and after reading up on the symptoms, feared I would be dead in the morning.”

Ellis had ‘widow maker’ blockage

Ellis went to A&E at Royal Stoke University Hospital where he had an ECG, confirming he was having a heart attack.

Two stents had to be inserted to open up his left anterior descending artery, which had become 95 percent blocked with a blood clot.

“I was still walking around convinced nothing was wrong, but it definitely wasn’t the case,” he explained. “We later learned that the artery is colloquially called ‘the widow-maker’ because blockages here are so often fatal in men.

“I always remember when I was moaning about not being able to run, one of my consultants said: ‘At the moment you just need to be grateful you’re alive and that you didn’t go into cardiac arrest.’ It really hit home for me how serious it was.”

“I got the news I’d have two years to live… which was a massive shock”

Once Ellis’ stay in hospital was complete, an echocardiogram was conducted which showed his heart hadn’t healed.

Six months later, a follow-up MRI found there had still not been an improvement in his heart and Ellis received the news he would need to meet the team at Wythenshawe Hospital’s Heart and Lung Transplant Centre.

“It was pretty wild getting that news,” he said. “I had been warned at the start it may be a pathway I had to take, so it wasn’t too much of a shock as I’d already been on quite a journey by then.

“Because I was fit and healthy, albeit with a heart under significant stress, they were open to getting me on the list quickly. I still couldn’t run but was functioning in terms of basic life, I was still working and being a dad.

“Then I got the news that on my current meds, I’d have two years to live at best, which was a massive shock.”

By the December, Ellis was struggling with his walking and breathing due to his heart not pumping enough fluid around.

He spent Christmas with his loved ones, but said he could ‘barely pick up my kids’ and ‘struggled so badly’.

“I went on an intravenous (IV) drip and dropped a lot of fluid immediately,” he said. “The IV revitalised me and I was in a good space during my stay, I was on the hospital bike and exercising.

“It all felt promising even though I was having constant short ventricular tachycardia events – so my heart was really not happy.”

Transplant surgery saved Ellis’ life

After attending Wythenshawe Hospital in south Manchester the following a month, a donor heart became available despite only two weeks of waiting. He went on to have the surgery on 31 January.

“I was super lucky and a heart became available, I couldn’t believe my luck that I’d only been waiting two weeks as the wait is usually much, much longer.

“The feeling of excitement that it might happen was massive, I felt pretty amazing and focused for the next few days.

“I kept myself focused, continued exercising and mentally preparing. It got very emotional but before I knew it the procedure had begun and I awoke a day later.

“On my first day I was able to sit in a chair and I started eating pretty quickly. Two and a half weeks of progress later I was allowed home.

“Knowing that the NHS is the only provider of heart transplant care in the UK makes you realise just how exceptionally skilled and knowledgeable the team truly are.”

He continued: “Since leaving I have had to adapt, the biggest thing now is my immunosuppression, so I have to consciously be aware of what I do day to day.

“I try to avoid public transport, supermarkets, any kind of busy enclosed spaces where I can, but for the most part I am back to a normal life.

“Fatigue is a bit of a battle at the moment, I have to manage my energy properly across every day which can be tough to balance with work.

“It’s the same with my kids, they certainly don’t slow down for me. Although I have been glad to have them on my own as my wife really needed a break – she has done so much to manage the family when I was ill.

“It’s been a tremendous recovery and the new heart genuinely felt like a quick fix, my chest hurt for the first few weeks from being cut open, but I’m otherwise fine.”

Ellis said he now feels ‘incredibly positive’ about the future despite the ordeal.

He now plans to join some of his transplant peers from Wythenshawe Hospital and enter this year’s Transplant Games in the football category, something he said will be very emotional as the last match he played was the one during which he had his heart attack.

He added: “You would think I would be making wild and crazy plans, but honestly, having my everyday routine back is the greatest feeling.

“When you have been on the cusp of losing it all, you just want your normal life back. My biggest priority now is to stay as fit and healthy as I can to truly honour the gift I have received.”

If you’re a parent, there’s nothing quite like seeing the smile on your child’s face as they open their presents on Christmas morning.

But, is it just us, or does the festive season seem like it comes around faster every year?

One minute it’s October and the next, you’re elbowing through the crowds the week before the big day.

As you can imagine, getting a head start on your Christmas shopping early can make the rest of December a lot less stressful.

Right now, parents are getting ahead with Amazon Big Deal Days, which is one of the best ways to save money while snapping up this year’s must have presents for kids before the rush.

READ MORE: Everything you need to know Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2026

Until midnight tonight (October 7, 2026), Prime members will have exclusive access to the best discounts across all categories, including toy deals across all age groups.

While the sale ends tonight, more deals and discounts are expected to be released throughout the day.

If you want to stick to your budget, save your hard earned pennies and start your Christmas shopping early.

Below, find the best kids toy deals you can snap up before the Amazon Big Deal Days sale ends.

YOTO Mini (2024 Edition), WAS £64.99 NOW £51.99, on Amazon

A popular way to cut down on their screen time, the YOTO Mini will keep kids entertained during long car rides and flights.

The Mp3 player uses audio cards to switch between bestselling audiobooks, educational activities, music and more.

You can either use the audio cards or control the Mini via the free app and it even features a pixel display to bring the audio to life.

Suitable from ages 3 to 12+, the YOTO Mini is currently 20 percent off and is one of Amazon’s most popular toy deals at the moment.

tonies Toniebox 2 Bundle, WAS £169.99 NOW £135.99, on Amazon

Available in Disney Blue or Disney Pink, the Toniebox 2 Bundle includes six figures, each with their own stories to keep their imagination engaged.

Whether you use it as a bedtime story or keep them off screens during their daily routine, they’ll love listening to songs, stories and games told by their favourite Disney characters. It’s suitable for ages 1 and up, and is compatible with all Tonies.

This bundle is now 20 percent off for Amazon Big Deal Days, so we recommend getting this one in your basket while it’s on sale.

Barbie Dreamhouse Dollhouse Playset and Themed Accessories, WAS £349.99 NOW £189.97, on Amazon

For Prime Big Deal Days, Amazon is running an offer on the coveted Barbie Dreamhouse Dollhouse. Choose between the 2021, 2023 and 2026 models that are all discounted right now.

A massive 46 percent off, they’ll love finding the Barbie Dreamhouse underneath the tree on Christmas Day. Is this not just every kids’ dream to own? It’s a fantastic way to encourage their imagination and storytelling.

The dollhouse features an open design, 10 different play areas and over 75 accessories. Suitable for ages 3 and over, they’ll love throwing pool parties with their Barbies.

Hot Wheels Unlimited Fuel Can Stunt Box Playset & Car, WAS £23.01 NOW £15.45, on Amazon

If you’ve got a little one who’s obsessed with all things cars, the Hot Wheels Unlimited Fuel Can Stunt Box Playset is bound to be a winner.

Designed for high-speed stunts and crashes, it gives kids the chance to create their own track layouts before launching their cars down the track. The set comes with a Hot Wheels vehicle included, so they can get straight into the action.

Suitable for ages 4 and above, it’s a great way to encourage imaginative play.

Micro Maxi Deluxe Foldable LED 3-Wheel Kids Scooter Ages 5-12, WAS £159.95 NOW £135.95, on Amazon

Designed to grow with them while getting them outdoors is the Micro Maxi Deluxe Foldable Scooter. It’s suitable for ages 5-12 years, so they’ll see plenty of use out of it.

The foldable design makes it easy to pop into storage, store in the car boot or take away on family days out. The adjustable handlebars and lean-to-steer mechanism also allow it to be used across different age groups.

Trust us on this one, you won’t be able to get them off it. Now that it’s 15 percent off, why not add it to your basket?

Monopoly Harry Potter Edition, WAS £37.99 NOW £15.49, on Amazon

Bring a bit of magic to family game night with the Harry Potter Monopoly Edition. Featuring locations, characters and magical moments from the Wizarding World, it’s a fun twist on the classic board game.

Players aged 8 and up will have so much fun competing to be the ultimate witch or wizard.

And, at an incredible 59 percent off, this deal is one of the best that we’ve found on Amazon for Prime Big Deal Days.

LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick Box 10698, WAS £44.99 NOW £29.39, on Amazon

Packed with colourful bricks, windows, wheels and other building pieces, the LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick Box gives kids endless possibilities to create whatever they can imagine.

Essentially, it’s like Minecraft in real life. Mind-blowing, right? Ideal for building projects with friends and family or for solo builds, it’s suitable for kids 4 and over.

A gift like this as it offers plenty of play value and can be rebuilt over and over again, so it’s hard to beat. At 35 percent off, you really can’t argue.

Leapfrog Magic Adventures Binocular Camera, WAS £69.99 NOW £37.49, on Amazon

For the curious kids who love to explore, the LeapFrog Magic Adventures Binocular Camera allows them to observe, record and learn more about the wildlife around them.

Designed for ages 5 and over, it’s a screen-free alternative that encourages outdoor adventures and curiosity in nature.

As of the second day of Prime Big Deal Days, this deal is one of Amazon’s bestselling toys. And, it’s no surprise at 46 percent off. The deal ends soon, so be sure to snap it up before it’s gone for good.

When is Prime Big Deal Days?

Prime Big Deal Days is currently running from Tuesday 6 October to Wednesday 7 October, 2026.

Deals are exclusively for active Amazon Prime members, so be sure to sign up for a membership.

You can access a Prime membership on a free trial which lasts for 30 days and can be cancelled free of charge within that timeframe. After that, the membership will cost £8.99 for a month.

Sign up for a free trial of Amazon Prime, here.

When does Prime Big Deal Days end?

October’s Prime Day will finish on 7 October, 2026, coming to an end tonight at 12.01am.

With only a limited time to shop the best dehumidifier deals, it’s worth adding your favourites to your basket before the sale ends.

If you want to find out more about the big event, you can read everything you need to know about Amazon Prime Day in advance, here.