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Daily Mail
9 hours ago
- General
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Shoppers have called this Britain's most 'pointless' zebra crossing... but can YOU spot why?
Aldi shoppers have mercilessly mocked a bizarre zebra crossing at one of the chain's supermarkets, branding the pedestrian pathway 'pointless'. The crossing at the branch on the Isle Of Sheppey, off the northern coast of Kent, runs straight into a curb and forces customers to walk into a lamppost. It then leads shoppers onto a wood chip path flanked by bushes with no conventional footpath or pavement in sight. Speaking to MailOnline, customers at the large superstore were less than impressed with the crossing and described the feature as a 'waste of space'. Delcia Adams, 73, said: 'I don't think it's funny, I think it's absolutely stupid. It's a waste of money and space and I wouldn't be able to get up that side because I've got bad legs.' Rob Killingbec, 48, added: 'Yeah, that's barmy. We said that from day one. And the other thing is as well, why is it a one-way system? 'They're making you come out as a disabled person, and then you've got to go out that way. You've got to go all the way around. It's weird. 'That's what I'm saying, it's barmy! That's England at its best. That's how we live our lives. It's mental. 'There you go, 'it is what it is!' [Points to his t-shirt] That is the saying, 'it is what it is!'' When MailOnline questioned staff inside the store on the odd piece of infrastructure, a member of staff dismissed shoppers' complaints claiming 'the crossing was fine and they'd never had any complaints'. Other Aldi customers expressed safety concerns over the pathway which seems to have been at the site for almost a year. Lesley Taylor, 70, said: 'Oh that's really helpful! That's ridiculous. That's putting it mildly. 'If I fell on that…especially in the dark. I'd lose it, I'd miss it. I'd trip straight over it.' Vicky Luckhurst, meanwhile, added: 'Yeah, they said they were going to sort that out. But they haven't have they? 'I don't really walk that way normally, but I suppose, yeah, they did say they were going to sort it out though, but I take it they ain't then.' Jenson Richardson said: 'It's ridiculous. I suppose it does go to the walkway. But still. It's mad.' And Jim Crowber, 74, added: 'No one seems to take any notice of it. Just a pointless crossing!' MailOnline has approached Aldi for comment. It comes after frustrated locals living on the Isle of Man made their anger clear over an architectural oddity in their area. Residents of the island said controversial painted oval-shaped roundabouts introduced as part of a £26million revamp to the Douglas seafront are 'a tragedy waiting to happen'. The 'roundels' sit at junctions along Douglas Promenade connecting Broadway and Church Road Marina, two of the busiest junctions in the city, which is the largest settlement on the island. Locals say that due to the lack of a central island, many drivers treat the curious junctions like any stretch of road and drive straight over the lines causing havoc. Meanwhile pedestrians have also gotten into scrapes with the roundels stepping out into the road as they are unsure who has right of way. A business owner close to one of the junctions told MailOnline the noise pollution and general sense of unease since they were installed has been noticeable. They claimed: 'It's honking every day basically. People aren't sure what the rules are or if there are any rules at all and so they basically all fight each other to get through. 'Other more dangerous drivers just speed straight over them, it's a nightmare really -nobody around here can work out why they introduced them. 'They're a tragedy waiting to happen.' Another local, who preferred to stay anonymous, said the eye-catching designs were indicative of the island trying to 'stand out at all costs'. They said: 'It's pathetic really. Why can't we have normal roundabouts like the rest of the world? 'It seems we always have to be different on this island and that get's tiring after a while. We've already done away with cannabis laws and we're pushing through assisted dying. 'I suppose roundabouts was always going to be next. Let's make them deathtraps!' In April, the Isle of Man became the first place in the British Isles to pass legislation that would permit assisted dying, despite opposition from campaigners. Terminally ill people will be given 'autonomy and choice' at the end of their lives, a GP and politician said. The Bill will now be put forward for royal assent, at which point it will become law. It is the latest departure from the norm for the Crown dependency which has been described as 'the Isle of Woke' for its liberal policies. The Isle is the only place in Britain where medicinal cannabis is legal and many roads on the island have no set speed limit. Island officials have long claimed the roundels were introduced as a 'traffic calming' measure. MailOnline approached the Isle of Man's Department of Infrastructure for comment.
Telegraph
a day ago
- Business
- Telegraph
The best beers to buy at Lidl, tried and tasted
It's 30 years since German supermarket Lidl first opened its doors in the UK. In that time it has gained a reputation for offering some cracking, keenly priced food items and superstar wines, but what of the beer aisle? I put Lidl's beer range through a rigorous taste test to mine for quality bargains. This included a selection of Lidl's own-label products as well as some of the well-known brands it offers. The range leans heavily towards lager, as you might expect with research suggesting that over 70 per cent of Brits prefer it to ale. However, it does have a compact but well chosen offering for ale lovers, too. And keep an eye out in the fabled Middle of Lidl for occasional specials; I've seen four-packs of Thornbridge's legendary Jaipur IPA in there at a bargain-basement price and the large 'selection pack' of German beers that is usually released around Oktoberfest is always hotly anticipated. Examining the range as a whole, I quickly noticed that almost every bottle is labelled 'premium'. To paraphrase The Incredibles, if everything is super then nothing is – the descriptor loses all meaning. I therefore tasted the range blind, to prevent undue influence from the packaging or my own personal bias. My final list features those I consider the very best available – as well as a couple that miss the mark and are best avoided. After the big reveal, my verdict is that Lidl offers a number of extremely successful big-name duplicates that offer a lot of flavour at a very competitive price. So if you're accustomed to sticking to your usual brand of beer, perhaps it's time for a taste test of your own. Skip to: Why you can trust us The Lidl beer taste test winners – and losers Cheaper than Madri Cheaper than San Miguel Cheaper than Guinness The five-star beers Why you can trust us Laura Hadland is an award-winning drinks writer, a regular Telegraph correspondent, and author of 50 Years of CAMRA, named the Best Beer Book in the World 2022 by Gourmand International. Her latest book, Beer Festivals, is out now. Read more of her work here.
BBC News
a day ago
- Business
- BBC News
Waitrose store opens in Southwick
Shoppers have welcomed a new Waitrose in Southwick, the supermarket's second new store to open in seven Waitrose, in Southwick Square, opened on Thursday morning with a ribbon cutting and the first customers were given bouquets of nearby said it is a "great asset" for the area, while shoppers said it was a surprise to see Waitrose in their supermarket said Southwick is a "great location" to open its first new store this year. The first customers in the shop were Henry, 11, and his dad Justin."It's exciting and Waitrose is a nice shop and has a nice selection of items", Henry told BBC Radio Sussex."They handed us a beautiful bouquet of flowers which really touched us."Justin added: "Henry already has his pocket money lined up."All the shops are looking really smart along here now, it looks really good." Southwick resident Ricky Brian said: "It's something different for the square, I can see it doing quite well."I've lived here all my life, I remember when it was Woolworths. I didn't think we'd get a Waitrose, we're going up in the world."Waitrose is planning to open 100 new convenience stores over five years and said it is investing £1bn into new shops and investments. The Southwick store has added 22 jobs to the area. John Burtenshaw, co-owner of Southwick Square Meats, said: "I think it's a great asset to the square, I'm looking forward to people coming and supporting the local shops."I think it's the best thing that's happened since Woolworths closed. It's a nice surprise."Elizabeth Hornby, who works at Sandwich in the Square, said: "It will bring a lot more people here."I didn't expect a Waitrose to come to Southwick Square but I think it's good for the area."Newly appointed shop manager, Lauren Eastman, said: "Southwick is a great location for us and we cannot wait to become part of the local community."
The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Shoppers rush to major supermarket get their hands on a 99p mirror
SHOPPERS are flocking to a major supermarket to get their hands on a stylish mirror for less than £1. The absolute steal was found in the middle aisle at Aldi, and the price was almost too good to be true. 3 The egg-shaped mirror sits inside a thick white frame and measures at 40 x 38 x 2.5 cm - making it the perfect bathroom or bedroom accessory. Sharing the discovery on Extreme Couponing and Bargains, the delighted customer said: "Found in the middle aisle!" She added that she'd found the Pebble Mirror in the Stowmarket store. Other shoppers couldn't believe the price and rushed to the comment section. "You can't beat that. Fab 99p", one said. "I've got this mirror in my bathroom, I should have waited and got it for 99p, mine was the original price," wrote a second. Another asked if there were many left. The mirror is no longer available on Aldi's website, so it may only be specific stores that sell the piece as part of a clearance. It's worth keeping in mind that not all stores stock the same items, or have the same prices. Some products may be on sale or reduced due to damage. Aldi has a store finder on its website and app so you can check on stock before making a trip. And remember that the middle aisle changes every week, so you better hurry! This comes after the German grocer announced its expansion plans, splashing out £650million on 10 brand new stores this year. Over the next 14 weeks, ten brand new branches will open across the UK and they'll bring with them around 400 new jobs. Why do Aldi and Lidl have such fast checkouts IF you've ever shopped in Aldi or Lidl then you'll probably have experienced its ultra-fast checkout staff. Aldi's speedy reputation is no mistake, in fact, the supermarket claims that its tills are 40 per cent quicker than rivals. It's all part of Aldi's plan to be as efficient as possible - and this, the budget shop claims, helps keep costs low for shoppers. Efficient barcodes on packaging means staff are able to scan items as quickly as possible, with the majority of products having multiple barcodes to speed up the process. It also uses 'shelf-ready' packaging which keeps costs low when it comes to replenishing stock. Aldi now has more than 1,050 stores across Britain and has set its sights on 1,500 as part of its long-term plan. Each of the 10 new sites will create around 40 jobs, with staff earning at least £12.75 an hour, and even more inside the M25 at £14.05. That's before a planned pay bump this September that'll push starting pay up again. All Aldi staff also get paid breaks, worth around £1,370 a year to the average store colleague. Alongside the new sites, Aldi will also give 30 of its existing stores a fresh new look. These will include popular locations in Manchester, Liverpool, Kent, Dorset and Scotland. The chain's managing director of national real estate, Jonathan Neale, revealed why the company was expanding rapidly, in a statement released today. He said: "We strongly believe that everyone in Britain should have access to high quality food at our unbeatable Aldi prices. "But we know that there are still thousands of shoppers in the capital that don't yet have access to an Aldi nearby." The budget chain has tossed £55million at its capital city stores alone, with four of the new branches being in London. These include the Wimbledon, Fulham Broadway, Orpington and Caterham (Surrey) branches. Aldi also wants to open another 100 stores in London, which would mean 3,500 new jobs in the capital. Jonathan said: "There are still thousands of shoppers – especially in London - who don't yet have an Aldi nearby. "That's not fair, and we're working hard to change that.' So if there's not an Aldi near you now, chances are there will be soon and your weekly shop might just get a whole lot cheaper. 3 3
BBC News
2 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Five arrests in Stalham after altercation outside supermarket
Five people were arrested on suspicion of affray after a "physical altercation" outside a supermarket, police were called to the car park at Tesco on Old Market Road in Stalham, north Norfolk, at 11:40 BST on Thursday.A police statement said the incident followed a "verbal altercation" between the occupants of a vehicle and two pedestrians - a man and a woman - were left with minor injuries and a third woman also received minor injuries, they said. Four men and one woman were arrested, Norfolk Police said. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
