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'Black Friday frenzy' hits the South

And the rush for Christmas shopping gets underway in earnest today as people take advantage of the US-Inspired sales bonanza that follows Thanksgiving.

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Huge crowds as 'Black Friday' hits the South

Crowds fighting their way through the Tesco store in Havant Credit: Charlotte Negus

And the rush for Christmas shopping gets underway in earnest today as people take advantage of the US-Inspired sales bonanza that follows Thanksgiving.

Many retailers are introducing heavy discounts. Last year a quarter of shoppers bought an item in the so-called 'Black Friday' sales.

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