A Co-op has closed while fridges at supermarkets and convenience stores across Greater Manchester have broken down as the region swelters in the heatwave. Met Office records for top temperatures have been smashed two days running in Greater Manchester and residents have been rushing to their local shops for chilled drinks and snacks to keep cool.
But there has been a big problem for many shoppers looking to chill out - as fridges have broken down in several stores in the region. A number of Tesco shoppers have reported broken fridges at stores in Greater Manchester, with items taken off the shelves.
At Tesco Extra, in Stretford, vast fridge shelves have been left empty as the machines reportedly broke down. Richard Addison shared an image of the supermarket's bare fridges on Facebook, telling users on the Chorlton M21 group: "Tesco Stretford : Every fridge and freezer has broken due to the heat. Similar stories everywhere.
