Huge queues at Trafford's Costco as shoppers stock up for Christmas

THIS was the scene at a branch of Costco in Manchester as shoppers tried to get ready for Christmas Day.

These photographs taken by Press Association photographers show a long queue of the people outside the Trafford Centre branch, today.

The shoppers in Manchester, under Tier three restrictions, were queuing for entry to Costco as Christmas preparations continue despite restrictions on travel and gatherings across the country.