MORE and more readers are now subscribing to The Whitehaven News and reaping the benefits of hundreds of high street offers and savings.

With our recently-launched Read and Save loyalty scheme - not only do you get your news, features, entertainment and sport for just 88p a week - but you can also now enjoy discounts off major names.

And with Christmas around the corner, what better time to start saving.

By becoming a subscriber you can start saving hundreds of pounds at a wealth of high street retailers - everything from your weekly grocery shopping to health and beauty, clothing, eating out and various leisure activities.

Savings include eight per cent off your purchases at Argos; nine per cent off Boots; nine per cent off Costa Coffee; nine per cent off New Look; nine percent off WHSmith; seven per cent off Iceland and four per cent off Morrisons. Others include 10 per cent off H Samuel; nine per cent off Dorothy Perkins; eight per cent off Debenhams; nine per cent off Burtons and seven per cent off Superdrug. 

From reloadable gift cards and high street vouchers to cashback offers - there are substantial savings to cash in on. And local independent stores will not miss out on being part of the loyalty scheme, they have a chance to become involved through our second phase of the roll-out - details coming soon. All subscribers will receive a welcome pack, with details of how to get started, including a dedicated phoneline and email help for subscribers.

For details of how to subscribe telephone freephone 0808 1448144.