Aldi has just launched a brand-new pet range and it features a fleece-lined Parka-style coat complete with a furry hood especially for dogs.
How brilliant is this?
The supermarket chain has partnered with “Britain’s boujiest pooch” Lloyd – of @allaboutlloyd_ on Instagram – to launch a gorgeous new winter range for pets and it includes what is potentially the perfect purchase for pups all across Manchester this winter.
The coats are available in three colours – grey, navy and the classic khaki Parka colour.
Made of 96% Polyester, 3% Nylon and 1% ABS, the coats come in a large / extra large size – costing £14.99 – and a small / medium size – costing just £9.99 – to suit different breeds of dog. The large measurements are: Back: 46-53cm, Chest: 70cm, XL: Back: 56-64cm, Chest: 80cm, and the smaller measurements are: Back: 31-36cm, Chest: 55cm, M: Back: 36-43cm, Chest: 60cm.
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Each Parka-style coat has a faux fur trim, pockets and brass effect details.
The closures are easy to use and made of velcro, however the jackets are hand wash only, so you can’t just bung them in the washing machine after a muddy day at the park.
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Speaking on the new collection, Julie Ashfield – Managing Director of Buying at Aldi UK – said: “Every pet owner out there wants to give their best friend the very best, and we’re adamant that cost shouldn’t be a barrier to delivering on that desire. Working with Lloyd has proven that you can treat your pets to the best no matter what your budget, thanks to the high-quality yet affordable products that we’re proud to offer our customers.”
Lloyd – who is a self-confessed “hound full of personality and style” – is pretty picky when it comes to style, but Aldi’s parka certainly seems to have his canine seal of approval.
Lloyd’s owner Paz added: “The new Aldi pet range was an instant hit with Lloyd.
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“He loved the squeaky Food Bag Dog Toy and immediately settled into the Comfy Pet Bed, making it his own. Lloyd has been lucky enough to model for a number of luxurious brands, so we know about quality, but we both agreed that Aldi’s pet range exceeded expectations and met his high standards.”
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The rest of Aldi’s Essential Winter Pet range includes a cordless pet grooming kit for £19.99, a bird feeding station for £14.99, a dog seat belt harness for £11.99, a car seat cover for £12.99, and an igloo hedgehog house for £9.99 among others.
Even though this Parka is the sort of purchase that screams ‘middle aisle’, you won’t actually be able to get your hands on them in store just yet, as each of these coats are available online only for now.
They can be pre-ordered now with an expected dispatch date of 8th October, and standard delivery from Aldi then takes three-five working days and costs £2.95 – although it’s free if you spend over £30 – and named day delivery and same day delivery costs £3.95.
You can pre-order the Pet Collection Dog Parka Coat via the Aldi UK website here.
Aldi’s Essential Winter Pet range however is available to pre-order online from the 4th October, and can be found in stores from 8th October while stocks last.
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Erling Haaland dresses up as Santa and hands out Christmas presents in Greater Manchester
Danny Jones
Manchester City star Erling Haaland has doubled as Father Christmas in his latest YouTube stunt, dressing up as Santa and handing out presents to local kids in the new episode.
We’re starting to think he might be one of the most likeable footballers on the planet right now.
The Norwegian footballer recently surpassed Alan Shearer’s ‘fastest to 100 goals record’ in the Premier League and has been well and truly back to his best as Man City continue to rediscover their form, but the big blonde number nine has been delighting both on and off the pitch of late.
For starters, even before any of the season’s givings began, we got the giggle just from our first glimpse of the thumbnail.
Yes, Haaland definitely has a habit of leaning into the humorous side of his celebrity status, having already dressed up as the Joker for Halloween in one of the first episodes published on his still relatively new YouTube channel.
However, the 25-year-old got up to some more heartwarming activities this time around, swapping the face paint, green wig and stripey suit for a red coat, hat, some little glasses and a big white beard.
With the video itself showing him getting into character and loading his car with a sack full of presents, he then goes on to visit multiple houses to dish out the surprise gifts.
While the title and description state that he drove around the streets of 0161, it’s hard to tell where exactly he went, but we’d guess it was more around Alderley Edge and/or the Cheshire side of the Greater Manchester borders.
One particular interaction between the disguised Blue and a young Red certainly produced a harmless little bit of comedy…
Either way, on the whole, this particular instalment was more wholesome than it was funny, and it’s always nice to see sports personalities and famous people spreading kindness.
Obviously, not everyone can afford to be as generous as a Premier League and world-famous international athlete, but it’s nevertheless a nice touch.
Featured Images — Erling Haaland (screenshots via YouTube)
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Kobbie Mainoo’s brother sends three-word message to Man United after Old Trafford stunt
Danny Jones
Kobbie Mainoo’s brother, Jordan Kwadwo Osei Mainoo-Hames, has caused quite a stir online after sending a simple but definitive three-word message to Manchester United and head coach Ruben Amorim, in the form of a publicity stunt.
In case you missed the blockbuster eight-goal thriller at Old Trafford on Monday night, the scoreline wasn’t the only headline on the night.
Man United managed to give up their one-nil lead right on two separate occasions, and despite clawing their way back to 4-3 with just over 10 minutes of regulation time left on the clock, ultimately went on to concede an equaliser in the 84th minute.
Despite Kobbie Mainoo’s receiving a rapturous round of cheers and applause when he was subbed on in the second half, not to mention adding some real dynamism in the middle of the park, any notion of his contribution has now been overshadowed by his sibling.
As you can see, Jordan Mainoo-Hames – who found fame after appearing on series five of reality TV show Love Island (2019) – took the opportunity to capitalise on the ongoing narrative regarding Kobbie and his relationship with the current United boss.
For months now, there has been much speculation around whether the Stockport-born youth product will stay at his boyhood club or leave in the next couple of transfer windows, given that he’s only been afforded limited minutes under the Portuguese manager.
Amorim, who has collected just 24 Premier League points since arriving last November, maintains that he recognises Mainoo’s but, crucially, sees him as competing for the same position as Bruno Fernandes.
Now a model for a number of big brands, he’s no stranger to posing in clothes, but in this case, it all centred around a simple black t-shirt simply reading ‘Free Kobbie Mainoo’ in plain white text, seemingly imitating Nike’s ‘Just Do It’ font.
Safe to say that despite catching the eye of plenty in and around the stadium, as well as countless more online, it hasn’t gone down particularly well with a good chunk of the supporters.
Even neutrals have hopped on social media to label the stunt everything from “embarrassing” and causing an “unnecessary” distraction to urging the 20-year-old to distance himself from the stunt and/or his half-brother.
Utter nonsense. His brother turning up at Old Trafford in a ‘Free Kobbie Mainoo’ tee is pure embarrassment. Clout-chasing disguised as support, when the player’s interests should be the priority. We’ve seen this playbook from families before… https://t.co/9p5uognVsX
For many fans, the incident was reminiscent of the Alejandro Garnacho situation: another promising youngster whose family’s outspoken nature on social media, along with his own, ultimately soured his relationship with Amorim to the point of leaving the club this past summer.
Rather notably, Garnacho ruffled even more feathers earlier this month after responding to a question about any potential regrets over how his time at the club ended…
As for his former fellow academy graduate, it is looking increasingly likely that he may at least leave on loan this January in search of more regular football, especially with the 2026 World Cup looming.
Whether you’re a Red or not, we’re interested to hear what you make of the whole mess. Let us know down in the comments.
You can see the highlights from the frankly bonkers game against Bournemouth down below.
Emily Sergeant -
5th October 2020 
