Lidl's 5p Christmas veg sparks shopper debate
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.
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.
A new joint Cake Box and Ambala dessert shop has launched on Boldmere Road in Sutton Coldfield, offering free cakes and a visit from The Grinch to celebrate its official opening.
Walsall's new £32 million Household Waste Recycling Centre, dubbed the 'biggest in Europe', will open in late January. Get the latest on the state-of-the-art Aldridge facility.
JD Wetherspoon confirms 683 pubs open on Christmas Day 2025, including many across Birmingham and the West Midlands. See the full local list and festive menu details here.
Discover the exact times to visit Tesco, Aldi, M&S and more for the best yellow sticker bargains this Christmas and New Year. Save money on your festive shop with these insider tips.
UK households with smart meters have until Dec 21 to claim £10 of free electricity for Christmas Day via Uswitch's Power Hours scheme. Sign up now!
Gail's Bakery confirms 10 London stores will open on 25 December, offering free mince pies. Find locations and hours for Christmas Eve, Day, and Boxing Day.
Shoppers are rushing to Aldi for affordable festive chocolate praised for high cocoa content and no palm oil. Discover the budget-friendly alternatives causing a stir.
Gail's Bakery confirms 10 London branches will stay open on Christmas Day, offering free mince pies. Check the full list of festive opening hours here.
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.
Plan your Boxing Day shopping with our guide to UK supermarket opening hours. Find out which major retailers are open and which are giving staff a break.
Home Bargains announces a three-day Christmas closure for all UK stores and early Christmas Eve hours, giving staff extended festive break. Find out the key dates.
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.
Aldi and Morrisons lead a festive price war, offering Christmas vegetables for just 5p. Compare deals from Tesco, Sainsbury's, and Lidl to save on your roast dinner essentials.
We taste-tested Baileys, Aldi's Specially Selected and Coole Swan Irish Cream liqueurs to find the ultimate festive tipple for taste, value and versatility. Discover the winner.
Morrisons has slashed prices on festive vegetables to just 5p each in a major Christmas offer, ensuring savings for customers while protecting British farmers' incomes. Discover the deals and store opening times.
Aldi has brought back its controversial Sage & Onion Stuffing and Gravy flavoured mayonnaises for £1.09, leaving UK customers sharply divided. Discover the festive food fight.
Aldi has shocked shoppers by cutting its festive vegetable deal to just 5p per item, down from 8p, in a major supermarket price battle. The offer starts in UK stores on Friday, 19th December.
Aldi unveils an 8ft festive topiary of its Cuthbert cake, touring Brighton before a cheeky delivery to M&S. See it in Eastbourne 18th-22nd Dec.
Next confirms a huge change, closing all its UK shops on Boxing Day. Discover which major retailers are closing and which will open for festive sales.
We taste-tested Christmas chocolate biscuit selection boxes from M&S, Tesco, Aldi and Morrisons to find the best. See the surprising winner and full results.
Birmingham City Council announces longer hours at all five household recycling centres from December 21 to January 31. Plan your visit and book online.
Aldi is letting customers book its £3.30 Too Good To Go 'Surprise Bags' up to five days early this Christmas to cut food waste. Find out the key dates and how to save.
Aldi has imposed a four-bottle limit on its popular £9.99 champagne due to soaring demand. The supermarket is also slashing wine prices and offering festive veg for just 8p.
Aldi reduces key Christmas vegetables like sprouts and carrots to 8p from Dec 18-24. Get festive staples for less and discover their unique 'lickable' Pigs in Blankets wrapping paper.
The winter solstice marks the shortest day on December 21. Discover when your city will see sunsets after 5pm again and the Met Office's snow forecast. Read more.
Sainsbury's launches a one-week Christmas veg offer for Nectar card customers, with key trimmings like sprouts and carrots for just 15p. Act before Christmas Eve.
Sainsbury's confirms Christmas 2025 opening hours and festive Aldi Price Match deals. Find your local store times and how to feed six for £2.30 per person.
Morrisons confirms festive opening hours for 2025, with stores closed Christmas Day. Plus, discover new 'Club 60' café offers providing affordable meals for over-60s.