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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Delays on M60 continue after man dies falling from bridge near Trafford Centre
Daisy Jackson
A man has tragically died after falling from a bridge on the M60, near the Trafford Centre.
Police closed the motorway in both directions at around 10am this morning as they responded to the concern for welfare.
The man was on Barton Bridge on the M60, but tragically fell and passed away at the scene.
The motorway was shut anti-clockwise between junction 12 for the M602 and junction 10, and on the clockwise carriageway between junction 9 and 11, with a huge diversion in place.
Although the motorway has reopened as the afternoon has worn on, disruption is ‘likely’ to continue for several hours yet.
National Highways is reporting up to two miles of congestion on the M60 around Barton Bridge.
In a statement released earlier today, a GMP spokesperson said: “Officers are currently responding to a concern for welfare on Barton Bridge on the M60, reported at around 9:40am today (Tuesday 31 March).
“The M60 remains closed in both directions while emergency services are in attendance. Significant delays are expected and drivers are advised to avoid the area where possible.”
GMP later added: “Earlier today, officers responded to a concern for welfare on Barton Bridge on the M60. The man sadly fell from the bridge and passed away at the scene.
“The road remains closed while enquiries continue. Please avoid the area and plan alternative routes where possible as disruption is likely to continue for the rest of the day.”
Molly-Mae Hague and adidas drop new collection inspired by matcha and iced lattes
Daisy Jackson
Today, adidas has finally released its hotly-anticipated parnership with Manchester-based influencer Molly-Mae Hague.
The social media superstar has collaborated with the sportswear giant for a limited-edition footwear collection inspired by matchas and iced lattes.
Molly-Mae and adidas Originals have just given fans a look at the shoes for the first time.
The star has curated a limited-edition collection of iconic Originals silhouettes – a Samba and a Superstar.
The first is the Samba Matcha shoes, a premium leather and suede shoe in a soft green colour, with double pink and white laces.
The other is a Superstar II Latte, which again features double laces in coffee-coloured hues, but in the iconic leather Superstar silhouette.
In behind-the-scenes footage of the design process on Molly-Mae’s Amazon Prime documentary series, Behind It All, she described them as ‘matcha cool girl in London’ shoes – and the vision has definitely come to life.
Molly-Mae said: “Seeing my creative vision come to life on two iconic adidas Originals silhouettes that have long been staples in my wardrobe is a true dream.
“Being so closely involved in the design process and creating products that feel fun, timeless, and an authentic extension of my own personal style has been the best experience.
“I am so excited to see how others style them in their own way.”
Steve Marks, VP Brand adidas UK commented: “At adidas, we partner with individuals who define style through authenticity and a deep-rooted connection to our brand.
“Molly-Mae’s relationship with adidas Originals has developed organically over time as a key advocate of the brand and this partnership represents a natural evolution – bringing her signature aesthetic to two of our most iconic silhouettes.”
The limited-edition adidas Originals x Molly-Mae collection drops in stores and online on 9 April, priced at £100 per pair.
Emily Sergeant -
30th January 2024 
