Jason Buckley, regional head of property at Lidl GB, commented: “We are thrilled to be opening our first-ever store in Hemel Hempstead, especially as demand for our affordable products continues ...

A man, who was allegedly carrying a knife, threatened members of staff and ordered them to unlock a display cabinet. He left the store with 10 mobile phones, Hertfordshire Constabulary reports.

Phones were stolen and staff threatened during a robbery at a business in Hemel Hempstead's The Marlowes Shopping Centre.