London enjoyed some long overdue summer sun yesterday, with temperatures a "balmy" 22 degrees, says The Sun.
But there was a late-December vibe on Oxford Street when Selfridges became the "first in the world" to launch its Christmas department - a full 147 shopping days before the big day.
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