Major UK retailers close for Boxing Day 2025
Aldi, Lidl, M&S and others shut stores on 26 December, prioritising staff wellbeing over sales. Discover why high streets feel 'eerie' and which shops are open.
Aldi, Lidl, M&S and others shut stores on 26 December, prioritising staff wellbeing over sales. Discover why high streets feel 'eerie' and which shops are open.
Timonthy Lydon, 29, has been jailed for eight months and given an 18-month community behaviour order banning him from specific shops and Bilston High Street after 13 thefts. Police warn of impact on businesses.
Lidl unveils a UK supermarket first: a limited-edition rosé wine designed to pair perfectly with Christmas turkey. Only 500 bottles are available, with all proceeds going to charity.
Lidl GB is giving away 100 tonnes of surplus food on Christmas Eve, creating over 238,000 meals for those in need across the UK. Read about their festive community support.
A festive food taste test reveals which UK supermarket offers the best value mince pies, stollen, yule logs and more. Find out where to shop for your Christmas feast.
Shoppers have just hours left to grab 5p festive vegetables at Aldi and Lidl. The price war on sprouts, potatoes and carrots ends on Christmas Eve. Find out what's included.
Lidl has cut the price of its fresh whole turkeys to just £2.45 per kilogram, offering one of the UK's most affordable festive centrepieces. Discover the full Christmas dinner deal.
Bilston market traders will pay no rent for two months as a multi-million-pound regeneration scheme faces major delays and cost increases. Read the full story.
Discover a savvy shopping strategy across Aldi, Lidl, and Sainsbury's to create a complete festive meal for four, including wine and pudding, for just over £10. Beat the cost-of-living crunch this Christmas.
Lidl slashes festive veg to just 5p, sparking a supermarket price war. Shoppers question the real cost to farmers as the seasonal discount battle heats up ahead of Christmas Eve.
Lidl slashes festive veg to just 5p, sparking a price war with rivals. Shoppers question the true cost, as the supermarket insists farmers are protected. Read the full story.
Aldi and Morrisons introduce customer limits on festive vegetables priced at just 5p, sparking a Christmas price war. Lidl refuses to ration. Discover the full story and NFU concerns.
Lidl slashes turkey prices, offering a full festive meal for eight people for just £10.30. See the full list of deals as supermarkets battle for the cheapest Christmas.
Lidl confirms all 1,000 UK supermarkets will close for three days over the festive period. Find out the key dates and last-minute shopping hours here.
A Lidl shopper in Farnborough was left furious after claiming staff directed him to self-service. The supermarket has apologised and launched an internal review.
A festive taste test of eight supermarket stuffing mixes reveals the budget options that outperformed the famous brand, offering better flavour and crispiness for a fraction of the price. Discover the winner.
City of Wolverhampton Council approves Lidl's plans to demolish its outdated Bilston store and replace it with a modern supermarket, increasing parking and jobs.
A new Lidl supermarket is set to revitalise Kingstanding Circle in Birmingham, with the building complete and work underway on the grounds. Get the latest updates and community reaction.
Plans to replace the 'outdated' Lidl in Bilston with a modern supermarket have been approved. The redevelopment will increase parking and improve the High Street entrance.
Lidl is offering Brummies unique Birmingham-themed wrapping paper at a Sutton Coldfield store for just one day. Get your gifts wrapped for free or buy paper, with proceeds to charity.
A Bilston children's home must close after a planning inspector rejected an appeal against a Dudley Council enforcement notice. The home was operating without permission, causing noise and police call-outs.
Tesco and Lidl have issued an urgent product recall for specific Calbee crisps due to undeclared mustard and celery allergens. Customers are urged to dispose of the items or return for a full refund.
A festive taste test reveals a supermarket mince pie that outshines Mr Kipling and M&S for flavour and value. Discover the budget-friendly winner for your Christmas table.
A festive taste test reveals which supermarket mince pies offer the best value and flavour. Lidl's budget offering triumphs over premium rivals. Read the full results and ratings.
Aldi has been named the UK's cheapest supermarket for a 70-item basket, beating rival Lidl by £1.13. See the full price ranking from Which? and how to save ahead of Christmas.
Lidl launches a festive 'Wrapped' initiative with free gift wrapping and exclusive Birmingham-themed paper. Pop-up opens on December 17. Details inside.
Lidl unveils 'Lidl Wrapped' festive paper showcasing each city's top 2025 buys. Get your gifts wrapped for free in 10 stores from 4th-17th December.
Police in Bilston have issued fines to two drivers for blocking the pavement. A Fiat Doblo van and a Peugeot 207 were ticketed in Dale Street as part of a local crackdown.
West Midlands Police seized two cars in Bilston for pavement parking and being unroadworthy. One was SORN, the other untaxed. Read the full details of the clampdown.
Lidl is offering customers a free vegetable item through its Lidl Plus app. Learn how to claim the deal and avoid recent shopping scams.