Lidl unveils its playful Christmas ad which make fun of the usual sugary-sweet festive tropes

You won’t shed a Lidl tear! Supermarket reveals food-focused Christmas ad poking fun at rivals who pull on the heart strings Animated ad opens with traditional scene which is ‘hushed and white with snow’ But it soon makes fun of the usual sugary-sweet festive advertising tropes Will premiere on Sunday night’s I’m A Celebrity! Get … Read more

Lidl unveils its playful Christmas ad which make fun of the usual sugary-sweet festive tropes

You won’t shed a Lidl tear! Supermarket reveals food-focused Christmas ad poking fun at rivals who pull on the heart strings Animated ad opens with traditional scene which is ‘hushed and white with snow’ But it soon makes fun of the usual sugary-sweet festive advertising tropes Will premiere on Sunday night’s I’m A Celebrity! Get … Read more

Dublin Lidl built on Viking ruins has a glass floor so shoppers can see 11th century house below

A new Lidl built on 11th century Irish-Viking ruins in Dublin has used glass floors to allow shoppers to look at the structure below. The Lidl on Aungier Street in the Irish capital opened on October 15 and managers have made an effort to showcase the significant archaeological finds on the site. It lies in … Read more

Snapchat prankster, 20, convicted for licking fingers and wiping them on napkins in Lidl

‘Stupid’ Snapchat prankster, 20, is convicted for licking his fingers and wiping them on napkins while shopping in Lidl Benjamin Best, 20, was shopping for his grandparents during spring lockdown  He wiped his saliva on napkins at the store in Bridport, Dorset, on April 3  The video was reported to the police by someone who had … Read more

Judge accepts Lidl worker’s belief in ancient Greek philosophy of Stoicism is protected by law

Samuel Jackson, who worked for Lidl, claimed it was unfair to sack him for offensive comments because of his adherence to the Hellenic philosophy Stoicism, founded by Zeno of Citium (pictured) from the 3rd century BC meant he can offend anyone without consequences A communications worker sacked by Lidl for calling Asians ‘greasy’ has had his … Read more

It’s reward time! Lidl launches its first ever loyalty app

It’s reward time! Lidl launches its first ever loyalty app for shoppers offering ‘scratch card’ prizes of up to £20 off the weekly shop and hefty discounts on Sky TV bundles and cinema tickets New Lidl smartphone loyalty app promises shoppers rewards every week Email [email protected] about your experience of the new Lidl app  By … Read more

Woman is rushed to hospital with serious injuries after witnesses hear gun shots outside Lidl 

Police launch murder inquiry after woman, 19, who was gunned down outside Lidl dies in hospital The woman was shot outside outside Lidl on King Street in Blackburn today She was rushed to hospital with serious injuries but died a short time later Lancashire Police say an investigation to establish what happened is underway By … Read more

Opera singer Lara Harvey, 27, stacking shelves in Lidl after theatres close due to coronavirus

From libretto to Lidl! Opera singer, 27, swaps the stage for shelf-stacking to make ends meet after theatres close for coronavirus lockdown Opera singer Lara Harvey, 27, is stacking shelves in Lidl after theatres closed The mezzo soprano had just secured a role as a soloist with Opera Holland Park   She is earning around £9 an … Read more