Most major supermarket chains have released opening times for the August Bank Holiday this weekend to allow shoppers to plan ahead.
Asda, Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Aldi, Lidl, M&S, Co-op and Iceland are among the chains that have released information on opening hours. Whilst some stores are continuing with business as usual, others will be operating seasonal hours this bank holiday weekend.
Here’s everything you need to know:
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Asda
Asda has released its opening times ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend.
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Whilst usual opening hours are expected to commence at stores throughout Greater Manchester, some branches have reduced hours on Monday 31st August and instead of being open from 8am to 10pm, they will be open from 8am to 8pm, so it’s advised to check ahead.
For more information on your local store, please refer to Asda’s store locator here.
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Tesco
Tesco opening hours are dependent on the type of store you visit.
Some Tesco superstores are operating shorter opening hours over the bank holiday weekend, between 8am and 6pm, rather than the usual 8am to 10pm.
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Most smaller express stores are still operating their usual hours however, which vary from store to store.
For more information on your local store, please refer to Tesco’s store locator here.
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Morrisons
Usual opening hours will apply at Morrisons stores throughout Greater Manchester during this August bank holiday weekend, but these times can vary from store to store, so make sure you double check ahead of time.
For more information on your local store, please refer to Morrisons’ store locator here.
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Sainsbury’s
Opening hours are set to continue as normal at Sainsbury’s stores, but some branches are operating seasonal hours for the August bank holiday and will be opening between 8am and 8pm, so checking in advance is advisable.
For more information on your local store, please refer to the Sainsbury’s store locator here.
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Aldi
Aldi is operating during its usual hours, with stores opening between the following times on these dates:
Saturday 29th August: 8am – 10pm
Sunday 30th August: 10am – 4pm
Monday 31st August: 8am – 8pm
Opening times tend to vary from store to store, so it’s advised to check with your local branch before making trips and you can do so via Aldi’s store locator here.
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Lidl
It’s set to be business as usual at Lidl stores across Greater Manchester this weekend, with stores open as normal from 8am to 10pm.
For more information on your local store, please refer to Lidl’s store locator here.
M&S
All M&S Simply Food stores across Greater Manchester are expected to be open this Bank Holiday weekend, but opening times may vary, so you’ll want to check ahead of any trips.
For more information on your local store, please refer to the M&S store locator here.
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Co-op
It’s looking set to be business as usual a Co-op this weekend.
Although, in an update regarding opening times on it’s website, Co-op said: “During bank holidays and special times of year, some of our stores may open later and close earlier than normal”, so it’s advised to check ahead of any trips.
For more information on your local store, please refer to the Co-op store locator here.
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Iceland
It’s been confirmed that Iceland stores across Greater Manchester will be open this Bank Holiday Monday, however opening and closing times for each store may vary, so it’s best to check before making any trips.
For more information on your local store, please refer to the Iceland store locator here.
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Donny Osmond books biggest-ever Manchester gig
Danny Jones
Iconic American singer and actor Donny Osmond has announced his biggest-ever Manchester concert as part of his upcoming ‘VIVA UK’ tour dates.
Bringing his famous Las Vegas residency show to Great Britain, where he has always had a fervent following, the younger Osmond brother will be making a venue debut over six decades into his career.
Famously part of the musical family who not only sang together but also saw multiple TV shows created in their name – including his very own spin-off, Donny and Marie – he’s been around longer than most in showbiz, and he’s showing no signs of slowing down.
Confirming a whole new run of live dates across the country, Donny Osmond will be returning to Manchester early next year.
Writing on social media, the veteran entertainer said: “I’m so pleased to finally share the official 2027 UK tour dates with you.
“It always means so much to return to the UK – the audiences there have given me some of the most unforgettable moments of my career.”
As for here in our city, he last played Manchester back just a few short years ago at the AO Arena, selling out the 20,000-seater space on 29 November 2023.
Now, though, he’s upgrading to approximately 23k this time, with die-hard fans being encouraged to download his very own ‘Donny App’ to secure the earliest possible access.
Set to play Co-op Live for the very first time, we’d expect this one to sell equally well; you can see the rest of the shows listed so far down below.
Donny Osmond VIVA UK live tour dates 2027
We’ve highlighted all the Northern dates for you:
Wed, 20 Jan – Glasgow, OVO Hydro
Thurs, 21 Jan – Newcastle, Utilita Arena
Sat, 23 Jan – Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena
Sun, 24 Jan 24 – Manchester, Co-op Live
Tue, 26 Jan 26 – Hull, Connexin Live
Wed, 27 Jan 27 – Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena
Fri, 29 Jan 29 – Leeds, first direct arena
Sat, 30 Jan 30 – Birmingham, BP Pulse Live
Mon, 1 Feb – Cardiff, Utilita Arena
Wed, 3 Feb – Bournemouth BIC
Friday and Saturday, 5-6 February – London, Eventim Apollo
JUST ANNOUNCED: Donny Osmond Sunday 24 January 2027
Bringing the glamour, high-energy & excitement of his Las Vegas show. https://t.co/Y2sSdg01FV @coopuk members get first in line for tickets. Co-op Member Presale: 10:00 Wednesday 20 May General Sale: 10:00 Friday 22 May pic.twitter.com/i4v2ff7suA
Early access tickets for Donny Osmond’s VIVA UK tour will be available both via the app and the venue’s official Co-op membership, with the presale window opening at 10am on Wednesday, 20 May.
Meanwhile, general admission tickets will go live at the same time the following Friday (22 May), with VIP and hospitaity packages also on offer.
Noel Gallagher delivers update on Oasis Live ’25 reunion documentary
Danny Jones
In true Noel Gallagher fashion, the legendary Manchester musician has delivered an impromptu update on the upcoming Oasis reunion documentary in the middle of an off-the-cuff radio interview.
The elder Gallagher brother is no stranger to hopping on the airwaves, especially when it comes to sports and football, specifically, so plenty may have already been anticipating him giving his two cents following his much-loved Manchester City’s latest FA Cup win.
However, many definitely weren’t expecting him to casually throw in some new details about the highly anticipated Live ’25 tour documentary.
Swapping his semi-regular soapbox on talkSPORT for BBC Radio 5 Live‘s coverage this time, Noel revealed that neither he nor Liam Gallagher has yet to even seen the documentary movie.
NOEL GALLAGHER IS CURRENTLY MIXING THE SOUNDTRACK FOR THE NEW OASIS DOCUMENTARY- ADMITS HE'S NOT WATCHED IT YETpic.twitter.com/tdoODokj7k
— Oasis World Fan Page (@oasisworld_) May 18, 2026
Yes, believe it or not, the Manc brothers and all-around music icons, who reunited after 15 years to give us the Live ’25 world tour last summer, haven’t actually watched the edit for the latest Oasis film.
Noting that Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight and the rest of his co-directors and producers are still “tweaking” the final cut before showing it to the duo.
They are, famously, a rather opinionated pair, in fairness.
However, as you can hear straight from the horse’s mouth, it’s being described as “an emotional journey” primarily just from a fan perspective, noting that the focus is more on the people who kept this music and love for Oasis alive for all these years.
This short interview clip obviously comes after the news of a release date finally being announced, with details around the two different theatrical and digital launches now confirmed.
As Noel goes on to add, he has no worry about the audio side of things, as he is currently helping mix the live recordings of the tracks in the studio – nice to hear he is still having plenty of direct involvement.
Put simply, he says, “It’s all sounding great”, and he’s looking forward to watching it all back after the blur of experiencing it first-hand.
We’re sure Liam will only echo those sentiments; it remains unclear how much input he’s had in terms of post-production, but we’re sure he’ll have plenty of thoughts as always.
How many of you are planning to go and see it in cinemas, or are you happy waiting until it comes onto streaming platforms?
The Manc -
26th August 2020 
