By Acton Murry

Families in tier 4 zones have resigned themselves to the inevitable influx of ‘any old crap’ from last minute Christmas shopper relatives.

With no time left for deliveries, and only essential retail outlets open, panic shoppers have descended on supermarket ‘seasonal gift’ aisles and petrol stations. We spoke to one shopper, Mr Benison, who said:

‘I managed to pick Nan up a bottle of Gin and 20 Richmond Kingsize….I’m not even sure if she smokes’.

‘Still… it’s the thought that counts’.