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Scottish Sun
13 hours ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Lidl's £30 Middle Aisle garden gadget bargain is £20 cheaper than a B&Q one
Plus, we've explained how to compare prices to ensure you always get the best deal HOT STUFF Lidl's £30 Middle Aisle garden gadget bargain is £20 cheaper than a B&Q one LIDL is bringing back a sell-out garden gadget in days and it's cheaper than B&Qs alternative. The budget-friendly supermarket will soon be restocking the Grillmeister Barbecue Pizza Oven, a hot weather favourite amongst shoppers. Advertisement 2 The design features a removable pizza stone and integrated thermostat Credit: Lidl GB 2 Lidl's dupe will be available for a limited time only Credit: LIDL GB Available for the bargain price of £29.99, it'll hit your local store's Middle Aisle from Sunday, July 6. The oven can be used on charcoal or gas barbecues and the Lidl claims its perfect for creating pizzas with a delicious crispy base. The design features a removable pizza stone and integrated thermostat. For comparison, B&Q stocks a George Foreman alternative priced at £49.99, making Lidl's gadget a fantastic £20 cheaper. Advertisement Lidl's dupe will be available for a limited time only. This garden gadget is part of Lidl's exclusive Middle of Lidl outdoor event, which will also feature a wide range of items, including garden lights, outdoor tables, and even gazebos. If something catches your eye be sure to get to your local store quickly on July as shops will only receive limited stock and when it's gone, it's gone. You can find your closest Lidl supermarket by visiting Advertisement When shopping Lidl's special deals, it's always a good idea to compare prices with other retailers to ensure you're getting the best value. You can use online tools like or Google Shopping to help with this. I tested all the high street pizza ovens - this one at over half the price of Lakeland's is the best Prices can vary depending on the model, size, and retailer, so comparing options is essential before making a decision. For example, Ooni is a leading brand for pizza ovens, but their models range from £299.99 to £799.99, making them a significant investment. Advertisement Lastly, remember that a deal is only worthwhile if you genuinely need the product. Buying something just because it's on offer doesn't necessarily mean you're saving money. How to compare prices to get the best deal JUST because something is on offer, or is part of a sale, it doesn't mean it's always a good deal. There are plenty of comparison websites out there that'll check prices for you - so don't be left paying more than you have to. Most of them work by comparing the prices across hundreds of retailers. Here are some that we recommend: Google Shopping is a tool that lets users search for and compare prices for products across the web. Simply type in keywords, or a product number, to bring up search results. Price Spy logs the history of how much something costs from over 3,000 different retailers, including Argos, Amazon, eBay and the supermarkets. Once you select an individual product you can quickly compare which stores have the best price and which have it in stock. Idealo is another website that lets you compare prices between retailers. All shoppers need to do is search for the item they need and the website will rank them from the cheapest to the most expensive one. CamelCamelCamel only works on goods being sold on Amazon. To use it, type in the URL of the product you want to check the price of. How can I save money when shopping at Lidl? Lidl reduces items at the start of the day, and the best deals can be found between 7am and 8am, when most stores open. Shoppers can often find cooked meats, salmon fillets and breads reduced by 30% or more. Advertisement Not only does Lidl have its own range of reasonably priced alcohol, it also has its own knock-offs of branded favourites – so say cheers to its bargain booze. Everyone knows about the "Middle of Lidl" – it's here where you'll find a load of random stuff you didn't realise you needed, at decent prices. But if you are hoping to avoid spending more than you planned, you can check what will be in the "Middle of Lidl" on the supermarket's website in advance. The Middle of Lidl is refreshed every Thursday and Sunday. Advertisement
The Sun
22-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Shoppers rushing to major supermarket chain as Easter chocolate prices slashed to just 49p
CHOCOLATE fans are racing to stores after eagle-eyed bargain hunters uncovered Easter chocolates for as little as 49p. The sweet deal was shared in the popular Facebook group 'Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK'. The savvy shopper posted: 'Back in stock 22/4/25' – alongside pics of Galaxy Truffle Mini Eggs and Galaxy Hazelnut Truffle Eggs, both marked down to 49p. The treats, which usually sell for much more, are dated mid-June – meaning there's still plenty of time to tuck in. The deal was spotted at Farmfoods in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, but shoppers nationwide are already scrambling to see if their local branch is stocking the discounted eggs. Comments flooded in, with one shopper saying: 'OMG heading now' . Another added: 'Love going after Easter – so cheap!' Some said they'd already stocked up, with one shopper writing: 'My store too, went this morning and was great". Another added: 'Stocking up now haha.' The offer is available in store only, so you'll have to pop in to your nearest store to scout any sweet bargains. But those not near a Farmfoods haven't missed out, as other big-name supermarkets are slashing costs too. Galaxy Chocolate Eggs have been seen at Aldi for £2.99, while Sainsbury's has large Easter eggs for just £2. Over at Asda, shoppers are also reporting major reductions on leftover chocolate stock. Foodies race to buy new Dubai chocolate Easter egg in popular supermarket - the 'filling is crazy' and it's selling FAST Shoppers on Facebook's Snackfinds page have also reported "reduced chocolate" at Tesco stores from today, Tuesday 22. It's good news for those still craving a post-Easter treat and even better for those who love a bargain. How to compare chocolate prices Its always worth having a look across different stores and comparing prices to make sure you're landing the best deals and getting the best value for money. To compare prices effectively, try using price comparison websites and apps like Google Shopping, or Idealo. These tools can help you find the best deals by comparing prices across multiple retailers. For example, Trolley allows you to scan items in-store and compare prices with other retailers, so you don't have to make mulriple shopping trips to find the best deals. Additionally, be sure to check for discounts and promotions, and consider buying larger quantities if you can, as they are often cheaper per unit. How to save money on chocolate We all love a bit of chocolate from now and then, but you don't have to break the bank buying your favourite bar. Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how to cut costs... Go own brand - if you're not too fussed about flavour and just want to supplant your chocolate cravings, you'll save by going for the supermarket's own brand bars. Shop around - if you've spotted your favourite variety at the supermarket, make sure you check if it's cheaper elsewhere. Websites like let you compare prices on products across all the major chains to see if you're getting the best deal. Look out for yellow stickers - supermarket staff put yellow, and sometimes orange and red, stickers on to products to show they've been reduced. They usually do this if the product is coming to the end of its best-before date or the packaging is slightly damaged. Buy bigger bars - most of the time, but not always, chocolate is cheaper per 100g the larger the bar. So if you've got the appetite, and you were going to buy a hefty amount of chocolate anyway, you might as well go bigger.
The Sun
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
M&S launching its own first-ever ‘Dubai-style' chocolate bar with a HUGE twist in hours
Olivia Stringer, Fabulous Digital Writer Published: Invalid Date, M&S is launching it's own version of the viral Dubai-style chocolate in just hours, but there's a huge twist. After a bumper bank holiday weekend of Easter egg hunts, family get-togethers and i ndulgence, many of us have likely had enough sweet treats to last a year. 3 But for chocaholics, keen to get another fix of tasty goodness, M&S has the perfect treat to tantalise your taste buds. The upmarket supermarket's twist on Dubai chocolate is actually an update on the insanely popular Big Daddy bar that had shoppers in a frenzy in 2024. Like the Big Daddy, this new chocolate treat has layers of thick milk chocolate, gooey sweet and salty caramel and a light and crunchy biscuit crumb. However, it will also have a brand new chunky pistachio layer, inspired by the hugely popular Dubai chocolate trend. The scrumptious treat will land on shelves tomorrow, April 23, so shoppers better set their alarms to avoid missing out. And based on how popular other brands' takes on the Dubai chocolate have been, it is safe to say that the M&S product is likely to fly off shelves. The posh supermarket has said it developed the new chocolate bar over nine months "to ensure absolute perfection." The Big Daddy was priced at at £6.75 for a 300g bar which served 10 people when it hit shelves last year. Shoppers raved about the product, calling it the "best chocolate bar ever." The Big Daddy Pistachio will be pricier than the original bar, costing £8.50 for a big 280g bar. You asked, we delivered' says Irish supermarket as viral chocolate lands in stores but 'they won't last' Although this may seem expensive, it is still much cheaper than the original Dubai chocolate, that the M&S bar is based on. The decadent treat has gone viral on social media over the past few months, with videos on the pistachio filled snack amassing over six million views. The indulgent chocolate bar, which has a green filling made from pistachio and a traditional Arab dessert called Knafeh, often comes with a hefty price tag, with single bars retailing online for more than £20. Since the treat went viral, many retailers such as Lidl have launched their own versions of the bar, at much cheaper prices. How to save money on chocolate We all love a bit of chocolate from now and then, but you don't have to break the bank buying your favourite bar. Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how to cut costs... Go own brand - if you're not too fussed about flavour and just want to supplant your chocolate cravings, you'll save by going for the supermarket's own brand bars. Shop around - if you've spotted your favourite variety at the supermarket, make sure you check if it's cheaper elsewhere. Websites like let you compare prices on products across all the major chains to see if you're getting the best deal. Look out for yellow stickers - supermarket staff put yellow, and sometimes orange and red, stickers on to products to show they've been reduced. They usually do this if the product is coming to the end of its best-before date or the packaging is slightly damaged. Buy bigger bars - most of the time, but not always, chocolate is cheaper per 100g the larger the bar. So if you've got the appetite, and you were going to buy a hefty amount of chocolate anyway, you might as well go bigger. M&S director of product development Kathryn Turner said: "We've seen the pistachio trend explode in the past few months, both on restaurant menus and on social media, so it's a real focus for us as one of our top flavour trends this year. "For example, our new Collection Pistachio & Milk Chocolate Egg was flying off the shelves well over a month before Easter, while shoppers were snapping up 5,000 jars a day of our top-quality Collection Pistachio Crème when it launched - that's 7 jars every minute. "In fact the pistachio creme has been so popular that we're now bringing it back all year round!" M&S has also teased more "exciting pistachio launches" in the coming months, including chocolate, cookies, desserts and even a Pistachio and Honey Baking Feta. Lidl's £3.99 version of the Dubai chocolate was so popular that it initially sold out in just 84 minutes. Shoppers were queuing up outside stores to nab the bar, with Lidl even having to put a two-bar limit on the chocolate, due to its popularity. Meanwhile Morrisons has been selling larger 100g bars of Bolci Dubai -style chocolate for just £5. The bar is available online but you'll have to pay a delivery charge. Those happy to spend a bit more can try Lindt's Dubai-style chocolate.
