1 hour ago 'I compared Dubai viral chocolate bar with Lidl £3.99 dupe and was astounded'

Lidl have announced a limited-edition £3.99 version of the viral Dubai chocolate bar that will only be available to 6,000 shoppers on TikTok Shop as the supermarket becomes the first to launch on the app

Economics

13 h. ago Lidl launches Lindt dupe chocolate bar and it's £6 cheaper than its competitors

Lildl's own version of the well-known Dubai Chocolate is now available to purchase on TikTok, with a total of 6,000 chocolate bars available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Economics

38 h. ago Lidl launches 'Dubai' chocolate bars that you can't buy in store

The budget supermarket will have 6,000 bars to sell - but customers can't just get one alongside their weekly shop just yet

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6 d. ago Poundland news: is iconic pound bargains shop closing down as brand for sale

The firm could be on the brink of change as it explores its future in a tough retail climate 🏬

Economics

8 d. ago Man spends £14 in Costco to try viral Dubai chocolate – and issues brutal verdict

People have been left divided by the taste of a Dubai-style chocolate box on offer at Costco following the online hype for the pistachio filled treat

Economics

9 d. ago B&M shopper branded 'scruff' for fabric conditioner trick as some rage 'that's stealing'

A woman who asked if she was the only one on social media was met with a mixed response as many dubbed her actions in the bargain store as 'disgusting' while others admitted they do it too

Economics

2 w. ago Cosy music bar featuring record store and book shop to open in Northern Quarter

'It’s a space to experience music together, and a place for people to move and dance to it'

Culture

2 w. ago 'I tried the viral Dubai Chocolate bar – one thing made me wince'

Dubai Chocolate has been viral for a while, and the hype doesn't seem to be dying down any time soon – so Senior Social News Reporter Danielle had to try it for herself and noticed one thing

Politics

2 w. ago Sex and The City fans stunned after Carrie Bradshaw's Vera Wang wedding dress found in thrift store for $19

There's nothing like stumbling across a bargain in a thrift store - and one woman came across a piece of TV and film memorabilia while perusing her local Goodwill.

Politics

2 w. ago Everyone has gone nuts for pistachios. But they’re just an upmarket green peanut, aren’t they? | Emma Brockes

Encased in chocolate, blended into martinis, baked in a croissant – tasty, maybe, but let’s not kid ourselves about the health benefitsOn my desk as I write this I have a packet of shelled, unsalted pistachios, a snack about which I have no particular feelings beyond the fact they’re better for me than Hula Hoops and, like so many things I’ve been persuaded to buy by my doctor, can be integrated into a “heart healthy diet”. Pistachios are also, it turns out, having a moment. We’ve been here before, with pomegranates and acai and, a few years ago, bone broth and anchovies. Now it’s the turn of the upmarket green peanut (oh look, I do have an opinion), which, once you start noticing it, you’ll find appears to be everywhere.It started last year with the rise of what is informally known as Dubai chocolate, the so-called confectionery invented by the British-Egyptian entrepreneur Sarah Hamouda, that took over the world – and that became, according to Deliveroo, one of last year’s top ite...

Politics

2 w. ago & Other Stories' 'Dubai chocolate' pistachio perfume converted me to a sweet fragrance lover

Mirror's shopping writer Grace tested out & Other Stories' 'Dubai chocolate-inspired' pistachio perfume to see if it could convert her to liking Gourmand fragrances

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3 w. ago ‘Traditional flavours and modern ideas’ turn Swedish buns into a TikTok delight

The ‘fantasticallly delicious’ semla has gone from a simple Nordic springtime favourite to a Noma-approved delicacyThe earliest version of the Swedish semla was a 16th-century plain bread bun served in a soup of warm milk eaten only on Shrove Tuesday in preparation for the 40-day fast of Lent.It is a far cry from this year’s hit varieties, which include Dubai chocolate (the chocolate bar with a knafeh and pistachio filling that became a TikTok trend) and chokladboll (based on a Scandinavian oat, cocoa and butter ball – a popular fika item). Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Social media sensation chicken burger bar opens new store in Greater Manchester town

Miami Crispy continues to grow in Greater Manchester

Politics

4 w. ago Shop the best of fashion, home and beauty with these Debenhams deals and discounts

There are some incredible bargains to be had in the online department store’s sale

Economics