Lidl GB has confirmed that its new supermarket on Staindrop Road in Barnard Castle will open for the first time on Thursday April 14.

The store in the town's Staindrop Road will open from 8am to 10pm Monday to Saturday, and 10am to 4pm on Sunday, delivering Lidl’s offering of "fresh, quality and great value produce".

During the first week of opening customers will be able to find exclusive deals and offers on selected products including a Steam Cleaner on Thursday April 14 (£9.99) as well as a Juicer (£14.99) and a Professional Ice Cream Maker (£29.99) both on Saturday April 16.

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Part of the company’s ongoing £1.3bn expansion and regeneration plans across the UK for 2021 and 2022, the store will create around 40 new jobs when opened and feature facilities including an in-store bakery, customer toilets and ample parking for cars and bicycles.

Lidl GB’s Regional Head of Property, David Murphy, said: “It is fantastic that we are able to open our doors and welcome everyone into our new store in Barnard Castle.

"We have received overwhelming support from local residents, and we would like to thank everyone who has played a part in delivering this new store. We now look forward to serving our multi-award winning products to the local community.”

As per the latest government guidance, while no longer legally required, it is recommended that those who can, continue to wear face coverings in crowded or indoor spaces, including when visiting Lidl stores in England.

Across all our stores, dedicated cleaning stations at entrances, hand sanitiser, and protective screens at checkouts will also remain in place.

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