Lidl opens 19 new UK stores in major expansion
Lidl announces a £40 million investment to open 19 new stores across Great Britain, including three in the West Midlands, and refurbish over 70 existing locations. Discover the new sites.
Lidl announces a £40 million investment to open 19 new stores across Great Britain, including three in the West Midlands, and refurbish over 70 existing locations. Discover the new sites.
Lidl announces a major expansion, opening 19 new stores in the next two months. Find out if one is coming to your area and what £43m in upgrades means for shoppers.
A new Lidl supermarket in Wolverhampton has been granted a licence to sell alcohol after public health officials withdrew their objection over super-strength sales. The store will create 40 jobs.
A savvy shopper reveals how switching just five everyday items to supermarket own-brands saved her over £14 weekly. Discover the tasty alternatives that cut costs without compromise.
Discount retail giant Home Bargains has announced the exact sites for 18 new stores across the UK, with ambitions to grow its estate to 1,000 shops. Read the full list of locations here.
Lidl urgently recalls all batches of its Deluxe Red Cabbage with Apple due to undeclared milk. Customers with a milk allergy are warned not to consume the product and to return it for a full refund.
Two men from Erdington have pleaded guilty to a burglary at a Birmingham Lidl, where police found one suspect hiding inside a refrigerator. Read the full story on BirminghamLive.
Construction is underway for a new Lidl supermarket in Darlaston, Walsall, set to open in autumn 2026 and create 40 local jobs. The store will replace the former Buzz Bingo site.
Aldi and Lidl announced record Christmas sales, with Aldi taking £1.65bn, as price-conscious shoppers flocked to discounters. Asda and Co-op saw sales fall. Read the full analysis.
House of Fraser will shut its Plymouth department store in March 2026, leaving just 11 UK locations. The retailer has closed nearly 50 stores since 2018. Read the latest details.
Two men arrested after a break-in at a Lidl in Erdington, Birmingham. One suspect was found hiding inside a supermarket refrigerator. Read the full story.
Aldi's Specialbuys and Lidl's Middle of Lidl schedules are altered due to the January 1 bank holiday. Find out the new release dates and Aldi's £3.50 school uniform bundle.
Shoppers queued overnight for new Birmingham store openings in 2025. The secret? Generous free goodie bags for early customers. Discover which brands drew the biggest crowds and what's coming in 2026.
Hundreds of revellers were left disappointed in Birmingham city centre after a non-existent New Year's Eve fireworks display was falsely advertised online for the second consecutive year. Police had issued warnings.
Ring in 2026 with Graham Norton's star-studded BBC special featuring Tom Hiddleston, Laura Dern, Carey Mulligan and more. Tune in at 10:30pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
Discover 10 unique New Year's Eve superstitions and traditions from around the world to try at midnight for good luck and prosperity in 2026. From polka dots to pomegranates.
WhatsApp launches four festive features including animated stickers and video call effects to enhance your New Year's Eve 2025 messaging. Discover how to use them now.
From polka dots to pomegranates, discover the global New Year's Eve superstitions and midnight rituals believed to bring wealth, love, and good fortune for 2026.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will deliver his New Year's message at 10.30pm tonight. Get the latest on his speech and the political rivals also addressing the nation.
The New Wellington in Brierley Hill cancels its New Year's Eve event due to unforeseen circumstances. The pub will close at 8pm and has issued refunds. Read the full story.
Birmingham faces a cold, wet New Year's Day with highs of just 6°C and scattered showers. Get the full Met Office forecast for the West Midlands and UK snow warnings.
A psychic reveals the one sign to spot on January 1st for a prosperous year. Learn how to create your own luck for 2026 without costly resolutions.
From Uniqlo's flagship to a huge Selfridges beauty hall, discover all the major retail changes that reshaped Birmingham's Bullring in 2025. See the full list of new openings.
Your complete guide to the New Year's Day TV schedule for 2025. Find out what films, shows, and specials are airing on BBC One, BBC Two, ITV1, and Channel 4 to kick off 2026.
Discover six fantastic free New Year's Eve events in Birmingham for 2025. From live music to DJ sets, celebrate the start of 2026 without breaking the bank. Book your spot now!
Don't panic if you run out of food on January 1st. Many UK supermarkets are open on the bank holiday. Check our full list of opening times for Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda and more.
Discover the meaning of Auld Lang Syne, the story of Robert Burns, and why we sing it every New Year's Eve. Uncover the tradition's global journey.
West Midlands Police debunk viral rumours of a Birmingham city centre fireworks show for New Year's Eve, warning families to avoid disappointment. Read their official advice.
A council hearing on 8 January will decide if a new Lidl in Wolverhampton gets an alcohol licence, amid police and public health concerns over high-strength sales. Read the latest.
Ring in 2026 with the perfect fizz. Our expert picks from £13.99 to £90 cover every budget, featuring award-winners from Tesco, Majestic and more. Find your celebratory bottle here.