A MAJOR supermarket is offering a free cuppa just in time for Mother’s Day.
Asda is offering a free tea or coffee to Morrisons cafe customers at the counter in any of its 205 cafés this Sunday.
The offer is valid this Sunday, March 30, so those with a Morrisons More Card simply need to head to their local Asda cafe on that date.
The UK’s third largest supermarket also added that it was offering a £4 afternoon teal deal which includes a scone, jam, clotted cream and a hot drink.
And, for 55p extra, there is an option to upgrade to a latte or cappuccino.
It comes after earlier this week, Morrisons announced it was closing 52 of its cafés, leaving some customers without a regular spot for a hot drink and a bite to eat.
A total of 18 Market Kitchens, 13 florists, 35 meat counters, 35 fish counters and four pharmacies will also close their doors over the next few months.
The news also means that 365 workers are at risk of redundancy.
Rami Baitiéh, chief executive of Morrisons, revealed that the closures, are to “reinvigorate” the company, and allow money to be invested in other areas.
Ian McEvans, vice president of commercial food at Asda, said: “Cafés are an important part of the shopping experience for many of our customers.
“With our Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea deal running this Sunday, we wanted to offer some reassurance to those Morrisons customers who may be losing their local café by welcoming them into Asda with a free brew on us.”
Mr McEvans added: “With the Easter holidays approaching, we think it’s also important to remind customers that kids can still eat for just £1 at Asda – with no need to buy an adult meal!”
The deal has been a hit with parents looking to save on meals out, and it’s available every day in Asda cafés.
Asda has previously run similar offers, including its Winter Warmer deal and budget-friendly meal options.
Recently, for Mother’s Day, one Asda shopper managed to pick up a LEGO bouquet of flowers, usually £54.99, but it scanned for just £3.
Earlier this week, H. Samuel slashed as much as 50% off prices across a wide range of jewellery, with discounts on everything from delicate pendants to stylish timepieces.
And to make sure gifts arrive on time, the retailer is offering free express delivery on all Mother’s Day purchases.
Last week, M&S was giving away a packet of its Outrageously Chocolatey Milk Chocolate Biscuits for free.
The biscuits typically costs £6 at M&S stores.
To qualify for the offer, you need to be a Sparks Member, which is M&S’s free loyalty scheme.
It gives shoppers the chance to get offers that are tailored to them.
You will also then need to register for the M&S Parenthood Club.
This can be done if you go into the “My Account” section of your Sparks app and then click on “Subscriptions & clubs”.
Elsewhere, Cafe Rouge is offering all mums the chance to enjoy a free dessert when dining from the Mother’s Day set menu.
Likewise, Bill’s is offering all mums a free desert or a glass of fizz when ordering a main.
At Las Iguanas, mums can enjoy 50% off main dishes when ordering any main meal.
Meanwhile, the National Trust is offering the opportunity for all mothers to enjoy free entry at its sites across the UK on Mother’s Day.
It is important to remember to shop around when buying Mother’s Day gifts, as you might find a cheaper alternative.
Websites like Trolley and Price Spy let you compare thousands of products across different retailers to find the best price.
Price Spy even lets you see how much an item has cost over time.
A quick scan on the Google Shopping/Product tab will also bring up how much retailers are selling a certain item for too.
It’s worth signing up to the Asda Rewards scheme to save money at the supermarket.
The loyalty scheme, which is free to join, lets you earn Cashpot points by completing “missions” like hitting spending targets or buying products in certain categories.
You can also earn cashback by buying “star” products.
If you’re a regular shopper and often go for Asda’s premium lines, it’s worth taking on the “downshifting” challenge, too.
This means going for budget lines instead, which could save you hundreds of pounds a year on your shopping.
It’s worth joining specific Facebook groups where shoppers flag bargain deals they’ve found online or in-store.
Two worth checking are the Latest Deals Facebook Group and the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook group.
The Sun revealed earlier this year the best time to score deals at Asda is once in the morning and again in the evening.
Look out for fresh produce like fruit and veg, often reduced to as low as 10p, especially during the morning reductions.
Check the reduced shelf throughout the day as different times can offer varying discounts.
SUN Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to find a cut-price item and bag a bargain…
Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with.
Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks.
Sales are when you can pick up a real steal.
Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on.
Sign up to mailing lists and you’ll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too.
When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use vouchercodes.co.uk and myvouchercodes.co.uk are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer.
Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. Trolley.co.uk app has a scanner that you can use to compare prices on branded items when out shopping.
Bargain hunters can also use B&M’s scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out.
And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you’ll get some of your money back or a discount on the item.
LIDL is selling a practical garden gadget perfect for spring with savings of over £200 compared to a rival from Bosch.
The budget retailer’s Garden Event features many deals perfect for revamping and taking care of your outdoor space.
Lidl shoppers can bag the Parkside 20V Cordless Pressure Washer for just £29.99.
The high-pressure hose is perfect for cleaning your patio or decking and can also be used for washing the car and watering the plants.
Shoppers will race to bag the bargain with the Bosch Fontus 18V Cordless washer priced at a staggering £251 on the appliance company’s website.
We’ve done a brief comparison between the two so you don’t have to.
Perhaps one of the most key elements of the washer is the maximum pressure output; for Lidl, this is 25 bar and for Bosch, it is 20.
Up next is the different nozzles and settings available to you.
The Parkside has a handy multi-functional nozzle with six different types of spray.
Meanwhile, the Bosch appliance offers three modes – low, medium, and turbo and four spray patterns.
But there are two major differences that reveal why the price difference is so large.
First, the battery life between the two washers is vast with the Lidl version having just a 10 minute run time compared to up to 60 minutes on the Bosch.
And perhaps the most key difference is that the Bosch has a built-in 15L water tank, which the Parkside does not.
Instead, Lidl’s offering has a “self-priming function for the use of alternative water sources such as water butts, buckets, or cisterns.”
Shoppers have also said that the Parkside can connect to a main tap with the 6m hose.
Both offer buyers lightweight and portable washers with years-long warranties.
Meanwhile, Aldi is also giving Bosch a run for their money with an electric scarifier that is £120 cheaper.
Lidl reduces items at the start of the day, and the best deals can be found between 7am and 8am, when most stores open.
Shoppers can often find cooked meats, salmon fillets and breads reduced by 30% or more.
Not only does Lidl have its own range of reasonably priced alcohol, it also has its own knock-offs of branded favourites – so say cheers to its bargain booze.
Everyone knows about the “Middle of Lidl” – it’s here where you’ll find a load of random stuff you didn’t realise you needed, at decent prices.
But if you are hoping to avoid spending more than you planned, you can check what will be in the “Middle of Lidl” on the supermarket’s website in advance.
The Middle of Lidl is refreshed every Thursday and Sunday.
Shoppers can also keep tabs on what’s appearing in the “Pick of the Week” section on the Lidl website.
The discounts happen every Thursday and are usually on fruit, vegetables, and meat.
It’s always worth comparing prices to make sure you’re getting the best value for money.
LEGENDARY TV and radio presenter Paul Barnes has died aged 85.
He worked across the BBC radio network for many years, including Radio 1, while his television credits include The Village Show, Folio and Anything Goes – all for ITV.
The latter programme saw Barnes working alongside a young Anthea Turner.
His wife and fellow broadcaster Helen McDermott said he lived a “full and colourful life”.
She added: “He loved life and whatever he did, TV, Radio or writing, he was a perfectionist.”
The pair also wrote an alternate column every fortnight, for the Norwich Evening News.
GUY Phoenix has returned to the screens as Building Britain’s superhomes presenter for the second season.
The Channel 4 show follows the life of the super-builder who turns properties into luxury homes that sell for up to £25million.
Born in the early 1970s, Guy Phoenix is known for building super-homes for the mega rich.
He lived with his dad and stepmum in Warwickshire, and was “indefinitely suspended” from school at the age of 16.
He then moved to Nottingham to live with his mum.
He ended up living in his car after arguing with his mum, before landing a job as a labourer.
In 2023, the incredible work that Guy does in transforming homes was the subject of the Channel 4 show, Building Britain’s Superhomes.
The two-parter followed the self-taught builder and his team as they tackled a difficult £4.5million build on a steep slope in Nottingham’s exclusive Park Estate.
In March 2025, the show launched its second season which follows Guy as he takes on another jaw-dropping house transformation.
As of March 2025, Guy’s exact net worth hasn’t been disclosed, but industry experts estimate that his wealth should exceed £10million.
He also owns an impressive portfolio of houses, which will add to his fortune.
One of his properties is the stunning 10-bedroom Villa 19, in the South of France, with views over nearby Monaco and St Tropez.
He bought the dilapidated mansion, which had leaking roofs and crumbling walls, in 2020 and spent five months restoring it to its former glory.
Now boasting a cinema room, landscaped gardens and a 20ft bed in the master bedroom, Villa 19 is worth £7million and is rented out at £20k a week.
Guy is a family man, and is happily married to wife Michelle.
The couple have four children Jack, Harrison, Fletcher, and Sienna.
The family live in a home in Nottingham, which was one of the first properties Guy renovated.
Guy has become the go-to builder for the super rich, constructing superhomes that sell for up to £25million.
His move into the property market came when he bought a £35,000 rundown terraced house in a poor area of Nottingham.
He put in a new kitchen and some garden decking then redecorated it himself.
Speaking to The Sun he said: “After that, I bought the one next door and I did the same with that and I made a little bit more money, then I bought another and another,” he says.
“I began buying in a slightly better area, knocked some walls out and made a bit more and I suddenly realised I was enjoying this.”
Among the amazing properties Guy has built is the five-bed mansion Fairmont, in Edwalton, Nottinghamshire, which boasts a swimming pool, spa, dining room with wall-to-wall wine fridges and 785sq ft of balconies – which is on the market at £3.7million.
He has also ventured into fashion, launching his own clothing brand called Guy Phoenix Casuals.
The collection features hoodies, shirts and fashionable work wear for construction workers.
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