Lidl has announced plans to open 10 new stores before the end of the year and create around 400 jobs across the UK.

The popular supermarket chain will open shops in locations including Stirchley in Birmingham, Berwick Green in Bristol and Tracey in Devon.

There are also three store openings across London, Hoxton, Forest Gate and Caterham, as part of the expansion. The chain was named the third-largest supermarket in the capital alone.

Lidl will reopen three existing stores after undergoing…