Lidl is launching its first ever series of ‘mystery boxes’ that are each filled full of weird and wonderful middle aisle items.
Every frequent Lidl and Aldi shopper knows that the supermarkets’ legendary middle aisles are the places to make for if you want to get your hands on a wide range of unexpected bargains – with everything from coffee machines and ukuleles, to goggles, crochet kits, massage guns, and more having popped up there over the years.
But how do you fancy getting a taste of the ‘Middle of Lidl’ at its finest for just £20? Even better yet if you’re helping charity along the way?
Well now you can, as Lidl is launching its very-own Mystery Boxes that are worth more than £100 each, but for the bargain price of just £20 per box.
Just 1,000 limited-edition boxes will be up for grabs nationwide.
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Lidl is launching bargain ‘mystery boxes’ full of middle aisle items worth over £100/ Credit: Supplied
With the concept of ‘mystery boxes’ recently bursting on to the scene and gaining popularity, with brands such as Nike and Candy Kittens notably jumping on the trend, Lidl says the launch of the Lidl Mystery Box is a “celebration” of the beloved cult-classic ‘Middle of Lidl’ and all its unpredictable product offerings.
The question is though, what will you get inside the box? In true ‘Middle of Lidl’ fashion, each box presents different surprises, so shoppers could receive a Silvercrest Slushie Maker in one, or get DIY savvy with some Parkside Spanners, and even learn a few chords with a Clifton Ukulele in another.
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For 50 lucky dippers, a shiny ‘Bonus Item Coupon’ will be hidden inside their box too, which unlocks a bigger item worth up to a whopping £199.
Only 1,000 limited-edition boxes will be up for grabs / Credit: Lidl GB
Everything from a Grillmeister 2-Burner Gas Barbeque, and a Tower Air Fryer 5 in 1 Smokeless Grill, to a Livarno Garden Furniture Set, or even an Inflatable All-Round Stand-Up Paddle Board are in the mix, so keep your fingers crossed you’re one of the lucky ones.
And if all of that wasn’t good enough as it is, all the proceeds from the sales of the 1,000 Lidl Mystery Boxes will be donated to the NSPCC.
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Keen to get one then? The 1,000 Lidl Mystery Boxes will be on sale from 10am this Thursday (15 August), while stocks last.
Lidl are offering a reward for their Liam Gallagher plaque to be safely returned
Danny Jones
Supermarket chain Lidl are desperate and in dire need of our help: they’re offering a reward to whoever safely returns one of their most treasured possessions – a Liam Gallagher plaque.
If you don’t remember the rather silly story from earlier this year, Oasis’ soon-to-return lead singer did plenty of poking fun at the Co-op Live‘s opening date being pushed back and multiple cancellations.
The iconic frontman ultimately ended up playing his four nights at the state-of-the-art arena with no issues, but as a tongue-in-cheek testament to his joke that’d he play a “gig in Lidl” if the venue wasn’t ready in time, the German-founded group erected a plaque in memory of the gag.
However, Lidl’s beloved Liam Gallagher plaque has since gone missing but rather than launch a full-scale manhunt, they’re trying to keep up the festive spirit and instead offering a pretty significant reward to the person that brings it back to them.
Don’t look plaque in anger – we need your help! 🚨
Our Liam Gallagher plaque in Manchester, honouring the gig that almost happened, has gone missing! 📷 Can you help us bring it home in time for Christmas?🎄We've got a £500 Lidl voucher ready and waiting in exchange for its safe… pic.twitter.com/VYr5RygttT
Although leads on the missing bit of royal blue metal are scarce, the plaque that was hung outside their Newton Heath store back in June disappeared this month.
Not only was it an amusing bit of history for the brand but the sign itself actually became a bit of an ironic but nevertheless genuine tourist attraction, with people grabbing snaps next to it and it even featured on the Manchester Taxi Tour itineraries.
This little plaque was actually just the start of a weird love affair between the two; back in October, Lidl also dropped an absolutely perfectly placed advert right in front of a giant poster of Liam Gallagher’s Berghaus ad campaign in the centre of Manchester.
Very good indeed.
All that being said, they really would love to be reunited with the memento of their relationship, so much so that they’re offering a whopping £500 to spend in Lidl vouchers for its safe return.
Credit: James Speakman/PA Media Assignments (supplied via Lidl GB)
Just think of all the nonsense you could buy in the ‘Middle of Lidl’ aisle, a.k.a. the best part of the whole shop.
Those who have any information on the whereabouts of the Liam Gallagher plaque should email the following address: [email protected]. The Burnage brothers aren’t holding grudges anymore and neither are Lidl.
Let’s bring Liam home for Christmas. As you were x
The Trafford Centre launches Premium Parking service where shoppers pay up to £217
Daisy Jackson
For the first time ever, the Trafford Centre is charging for parking – but it’s not quite what it seems.
While all of us are used to forking out a small fortune to park in the city centre, Trafford Centre has always been free.
Now, the huge shopping centre has launched a Premium Parking service, with guaranteed spaces right near the shops and plenty of other perks.
Shoppers will pay from £4 an hour for the privilege of having access to bigger bays in a newly resurfaced section of the car park, just outside Selfridges.
But prices will go all the way up to £217 for valet parking, where your car is taken from you at the entrance to be deep-cleaned and then parked back in a bay.
That Ultra Valet service even includes a clean of your engine compartment.
Premium valet parking, without the deep clean, is a £25 flat rate.
The Premium Parking at Trafford Centre gets you a space as close as possible to the shops. Credit: The Manc Group
Once you’re done shopping, you can summon your vehicle back at the touch of a button on your phone, and it will be brought straight back to the entrance for you.
No need to trudge for miles in the rain battling against thousands of other Christmas shoppers.
The Premium Parking service is aimed at those looking for an elevated service and an enhanced shopping experience.
Shoppers have never had to pay for parking at The Trafford Centre before but if you’ve ever experienced the stress that is finding a decent space during the Christmas shopping rush, maybe it’s money well spent?
How much is Premium Parking at the Trafford Centre?
Emily Sergeant -
13th August 2024 
