Adding to the 150 already ‘unmanned’ forecourts nationwide, the supermarket retailer has now revealed the next chunk of stores set to make the controversial change to becoming fully cashless before the summer arrives.
Tills at 14 stations across the UK were already axed back in December of last year – but now, a further 68 have been confirmed by Asda to join them.
Asda has revealed the full list of 82 petrol stations set to go ‘cashless’ in 2024 / Credit: Wikipedia Commons
Of course, following what has been criticism fired at the supermarket by shoppers, with some even expressing a want to ‘boycott’ the retailer over the decision, Asda has made a point of assuring customers that all the fuel stations switching to ‘cashless’ are right next to superstores.
Affected fuel stations being next to Asda superstores apparently means that customers will apparently “never be far from help”, should they need it.
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Here’s the full list of stores going ‘cashless’:
Greater Manchester
Hulme
Eastlands
Astley Bridge
Horwich
Radcliffe
Chadderton
Leigh
Rochdale
Rest of UK
Queslet
Oldbury
Minworth
Shirley
Colne
Bradford
Queensferry
Colchester
Canterbury
Greenhithe
Darlington
Great Bridge
Dudley
Fleetwood
Govan
Cumbernauld
Gloucester
Kingswood
Ipswich
Kilmarnock
Kirkcaldy
Bootle Strand
Hunts Cross
Byker
Nottingham
Norwich
Newport IOW
Havant
Clayton Green
The fuel forecourts making the switch are all next to Asda superstores / Credit: Pixabay | The AA
Barnsley
Swansea
Charlton
Slough
Swindon
Sunderland
Donnington Wood
Golborne
Birchwood
Westbrook
Runcorn
Skelmersdale
Bridge of Dee
Portlethen
Middleton Park
Bristol Whitchurch
Patchway
Newtonards
Pentwyn
Cardiff Bay
Aberdare
Merthyr Tydfil
Caerphilly
Derby
Bideford
Woking Sheerwater
High Wycombe
Elgin
Wrexham
Morley
Ashington
Mansfield
Grantham
Kettering
Corby
Great Yarmouth
Fareham
Swindon
Eastleigh
Falmouth
Hartlepool
Watford
Cannock
York
Several of the stores named are across Greater Manchester / Credit: Asda
But what exactly does this mean then? What should shoppers be expecting from their ‘cashless’ Asda stores before 2024 is out? Well, it essentially means that drivers will no longer have the option to pay for fuel at forecourt kiosks, which are currently ‘manned’ by members of staff, and will be required to ‘pay at pump’ instead.
Not only that, but just as the ‘cashless’ name suggests, customers will also need a credit or debit card, or be able to pay on their phone, in order to fill up on fuel.
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Asda says that 90% of customer fuel payments are currently made by card.
Staff that currently work at the petrol stations set to go ‘cashless’ will be relocated into Asda stores so that they can “better serve customers”, an Asda spokesperson has confirmed.
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Manchester United legend Denis Law has died aged 84
Emily Sergeant
Manchester United legend Denis Law has sadly died aged 84, it has been announced.
The Aberdeen-born footballer was a prolific striker throughout his career, scoring 237 goals in 404 appearances for Manchester United – the club he signed for a then-British record transfer fee back 1962, before departing in 1973 – and also playing for Manchester City too for two separate spells during the 1960-61 and 1973-74 seasons.
Law was an integral part of United’s triumphant record-setting 1968 European Cup winning campaign, was the only Scottish player to have won the Ballon d’Or award, in 1964, and also the only man to have two statues dedicated to him at Old Trafford.
But, he previously announced in August 2021 that he had sadly been diagnosed with dementia.
The whole of Manchester, including everyone at City, is mourning with you. Rest in peace, Denis. Our thoughts are with Denis’ family and friends at this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/YuwjMXKgxn
A formal statement confirming Law’s passing by his family was announced by Manchester United this evening: “It is with a heavy heart that we tell you our father Denis Law has sadly passed away. He fought a tough battle but finally he is now at peace.
“We would like to thank everyone who contributed to his wellbeing and care, past and much more recently.
“The ultimate goal-scorer, his flair, spirit and love for the game made him the hero of a generation. Our deepest condolences go out to Denis’s family and many friends. His memory will live on forever more.”
Advice issued as ‘quademic’ of winter bugs continues to take hold in Greater Manchester
Daisy Jackson
People in Greater Manchester are being urged to get any vaccinations they are due done, as a ‘quademic’ of winter bugs runs rife.
Cases of flu, Covid, norovirus and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) are continuing to take hold across the country, and here in Greater Manchester.
The city is seeing more flu cases and hospital admissions than usual for this time of year.
So now health chiefs are urgently reminding eligible people to get their flu jabs and other vaccinations, to protect themselves and others.
Mancs are also being reminded to follow key public health advice, such as frequent hand washing and staying at home when you’re ill.
The flu vaccination drive runs until the end of March and people who are eligible for it can get it from their GP, pharmacy or one of the city’s walk-in clinics, where no appointment is needed.
Dr Cordelle Ofori, Manchester’s Director of Public Health, said: “Our advice is very similar to recommendations made during the Covid pandemic.
“It’s really important to keep washing hands well and regularly; cough or sneeze into tissues or your arm; wipe down key communal surfaces like handles on doors; and where possible, stay at home if you are ill to avoid passing on any infections.
“And, in addition to this we would urge anyone who is also feeling financial or food pressures to ring our free cost of living advice line on 0800 023 2692 or text on 07860 022876.”
Councillor Thomas Robinson, Executive Member for Healthy Manchester and Social Care, at Manchester City Council, said: “Manchester people are well-known for how they look after one another – and passing the flu message on could save lives, as well as unnecessary illness at a time when people face many pressures.
“We want to make it as easy as possible for people to have their vaccination, so please do go to our walk-in clinics if you are 18 and over and eligible for the vaccine. No appointment is needed: it’s quick, easy and done by teams who want to help you.”
Emily Sergeant -
30th January 2024 
