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Metro
2 days ago
- Business
- Metro
Full list of 25 Poundland stores set to close this August
A major restructuring effort is underway (Picture: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire) More Poundland stores are set to close after the chain was acquired for just £1 in a bargain-bin rescue deal. A list of the first 25 shops to be axed has now been confirmed by the retailer. The discount stores will close up and down the country in two waves, the first 10 on August 10 and then a further 15 on August 15. The announcement follows a restructuring plan launched in June to close 68 Poundland stores. Full list of Poundland store closures confirmed for August Full list of closures on August 10: Ammanford Birmingham Fort Cardiff Valegate Cramlington Leicester Long Eaton Port Glasgow Seaham Shrewsbury Tunbridge Wells Full list of closures on August 17: Bedford Bidston Moss Broxburn Craigavon Dartmouth East Dulwich Falmouth Hull St Andrews Newtonabbey Perth Poole Sunderland Stafford Thornaby Worcester Sign up for all of the latest stories Start your day informed with Metro's News Updates newsletter or get Breaking News alerts the moment it happens. The high street favourite brand currently has 850 stores employing more than 16,000 staff across the country (Picture: Getty Images) There are 43 other shops scheduled for closure. Three are already out-of-action. The Swiss Cottage branch closed in April 2024, while the branches in Chiswick and Southampton West Quay closed in May and June this year. It is understood the remaining 40 will shut on a rolling basis between August 10 and mid-October. Poundland's retail director, Darren MacDonald, said: 'It is of course, sincerely regrettable that our recovery plans include any store closures, but sadly that's necessary if we're to achieve our goal of securing the future of thousands of jobs and hundreds of stores. 'While our anticipated network of around 650-700 stores remains a sizeable one, we entirely understand how disappointing it will be for customers when one nearby, closes. 'Nevertheless, we look forward to continuing to welcome them to a nearby Poundland. 'It goes without saying that we will work closely with colleagues through a formal consultation process in stores scheduled to close, exploring any suitable alternative roles. That work is underway.' The staff members at the 25 branches scheduled to close in August were tipped off in June. Investment firm Gordon Brothers bought the struggling discount shop last last month (Picture: Getty Images) Poundland closures follow '£1 sale' of company Investment firm Gordon Brothers bought the struggling discount shop last last month, with Poundland going into a 'restructuring' process. The company told Metro in June that the end goal would be reducing the number of Poundland stores from about 800 to 650. Alongside the confirmed closure of 68 stores, Gordon Brother also wants to ditch frozen food products and cut the number of chilled food items sold. They also plan to shut their frozen and digital distribution centre in Darton, South Yorkshire, later this year, as well as their national distribution centre in Bilston, West Midlands, in early 2026. Other Poundland stores slated for closure A host of other Poundlands are planning to shut up shop. These branch closures are separate to the 25 announced on Monday. Stratford-upon-Avon – July 21 Newquay – closing July 30 Cowes, Isle of Wight – closing July 30 Newquay – August 1 Whitby – September 3 Wealdstone – September 6 Pontypool – September 7 Inverclyde – unknown Poundland will stop selling products on their website, instead choosing to provide more womenswear and seasonal ranges in-store. These plans, but not the closure of the 25 stores announced on Monday, are dependent on the green light from the High Court in August. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. Arrow MORE: Going on holiday? We've found the luxe looking swimwear set to rival Monday Swimwear Arrow MORE: Full list of store closures in July 2025 from Poundland to New Look and River Island Arrow MORE: Our favourite swimsuits and bikinis made for bigger busts
BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Cannabis farm worth £1m found in Huntingdon former shop
A cannabis factory worth an estimated £1m has been discovered inside a former Poundland and found more than 1,000 cannabis plants at the unit on the High Street in Huntingdon town centre, plants and growing equipment were seized by officers on Monday, but no arrests were inspector Colin Norden said officers had been on anti-social behaviour patrols when they saw the signs of a suspected cannabis factory. Officers said the key signs to spot a potential cannabis factory included frequent visitors at unsocial hours, blacked out windows or condensation on the windows and bright lights in rooms throughout the added a powerful, distinctive, sweet and sticky aroma could sometimes be noticed as well as noise from fans and electricity meters being tampered Norden said: "While no arrests have been made at this time, an investigation is ongoing."Growing and selling cannabis is not only illegal but can also generate funds for gangs to use in other criminal enterprises."We will continue to disrupt drug dealing networks and stop criminals making money from the illegal drugs trade and we continue to ask for the communities support in doing this." Follow Cambridgeshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
2 days ago
- Climate
- BBC News
Newport cleans up after 'awful' flash flooding
Residents and businesses in Newport are cleaning up after flash floods hit the town on shut in order for staff to clear its floors, and local business, Catherine's Bakery, had to sweep water out of the building. Newport Library closed on Tuesday and will remain shut on Fire and Rescue Service was called to Sandiford Crescent at 20:12 to reports of flooding affecting electrics in a property. The crew also assisted with unlocking drains and helped people in neighbouring streets."It was terrible, absolutely awful, [the water] came in through the front door and the back door," said resident Mary Kitson. "Next door alerted me because I was in bed, because I'm a night carer."She, along with other residents, said there was sewage in the water BBC has contacted Telford and Wrekin Council and Severn Trent for comment. "I've been washing all morning," she said."It's happened before, but not to this degree, this is the worst."Another resident, Ken Allen, said he saw cars floating down his street."The thunder and lightning started, and then it was just horrendous downfalls – and then the next thing we saw was the water just rising outside, all the gutters were running over on the houses.""We were lucky, we knew that, but we knew those down there [the road] weren't."It's a horrible thing to see the day after, when you see the mess that it's left." Newport Library said it would remain shut on Wednesday, but hoped to re-open on Thursday after the building dried out."There was significant flooding coming though the roof panels," said town clerk, Joanne Reay."We turned the electrics off, and came to assess damage this morning."She added that the building had been assessed and the electrics were not affected."We think we've lost about five books, so that was a massive relief." 'Only call 999 if your life is in danger' Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service said it received more than 20 calls in a short period of time from residents in the urged residents to only call 999 if their lives were in danger, and said it prioritised rescue operations over property protection."We have no statutory duty in England to attend floods - unlike other parts of the UK... our crews focus on people trapped or in danger... entering floodwaters poses serious risks to responders," it said on its Facebook said residents should isolate electrics and move pets and valuables upstairs. Follow BBC Shropshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
South Wales Guardian
2 days ago
- Business
- South Wales Guardian
Full list of Poundland stores set to close across UK
The retail chain will close a host of its stores in a matter of weeks with 10 stores set to shut on August 10 and a further 15 on August 17. It comes after a restructuring plan was launched in June to close 68 Poundland stores. Full list of shops closing on August 10: Ammanford Birmingham Fort Cardiff Valegate Cramlington Leicester Long Eaton Port Glasgow Seaham Shrewsbury Tunbridge Wells Full list shutting on August 17: Bedford Bidston Moss Broxburn Craigavon Dartmouth East Dulwich Falmouth Hull St Andrews Newtonabbey Perth Poole Sunderland Stafford Thornaby Worcester Eight other Poundland stores are also set to close imminently, separate to the 25 announced. These stores are: Stratford-upon-Avon - July 21 Newquay - closing July 30 Cowes, Isle of Wight – closing July 30 Newquay - August 1 Whitby - September 3 Wealdstone - September 6 Pontypool - September 7 Inverclyde - unknown Of the remaining 43 stores identified for closure as part the restructuring plan, three have already closed to customers. They are Swiss Cottage (closed April 2024), Chiswick (closed May 28, 2025), and Southampton West Quay (closed June 9, 2025). Poundland's retail director, Darren MacDonald, said: 'It is of course, sincerely regrettable that our recovery plans include any store closures, but sadly that's necessary if we're to achieve our goal of securing the future of thousands of jobs and hundreds of stores. 'While our anticipated network of around 650-700 stores remains a sizeable one, we entirely understand how disappointing it will be for customers when one nearby, closes. 'Nevertheless, we look forward to continuing to welcome them to a nearby Poundland. 'It goes without saying that we will work closely with colleagues through a formal consultation process in stores scheduled to close, exploring any suitable alternative roles. That work is underway.' The court-sanctioned restructuring and recovery process that Poundland launched in June applies to creditors in the UK. It does not cover Poundland's store operations in the Republic of Ireland and Isle of Man, where it trades as Dealz. Poundland, owned by the Pepco Group, was sold for "just £1" in June as part of a deal struck with investment fund Gordon Brothers. Recommended Reading: Poundland closing 68 stores and 2 warehouses in the UK Anger as Poundland stores possibly 'facing closure' amid 'challenging' landscape Poundland reveals major change for Perk scheme members The retailer said it expected to end up with between 650 and 700 stores after the overhaul. Poundland is also set to close its frozen and digital distribution site at Darton, South Yorkshire, later this year and another warehouse at Springvale in Bilston, West Midlands, in early 2026. It will also stop selling frozen food at stores where its currently offered and reduce its chilled food offer in the future.
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Scotsman
2 days ago
- Business
- Scotsman
Major discount chain to shut 25 UK stores in August
Thousands of shoppers could be affected as the bargain giant reshapes its high street footprint 🏬 Sign up to the weekly Cost Of Living newsletter. Saving tips, deals and money hacks. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Dramatic shake-up sees Poundland confirm 25 store closures in August 10 branches will shut on August 10, with 15 more closing on August 17 Closures are part of a wider restructuring plan revealed in June Up to 200 stores face closure, with rent cuts at hundreds more Poundland says move is vital to protect jobs and future of the business Shoppers across the UK are set to lose more local shops next month as a major discount chain continues a shake-up of its retail network. It was revealed in June that hundreds of Poundland stores could shut down as part of a dramatic turnaround plan designed to rescue a struggling discount chain and pave the way for a sale. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Between 150 and 200 Poundland stores were reportedly earmarked for immediate closure, with up to 500 more facing steep rent cuts of up to 50% as part of a court-backed restructuring scheme. Now, Poundland has announced that a total of 25 stores will shut their doors for good in August, with closures split across two dates: 10 branches on August 10, followed by 15 more on August 17. The chain currently runs more than 800 shops across the UK and employs around 16,000 people. Poundland's retail director, Darren MacDonald, said the decision to close stores was 'sincerely regrettable' but necessary to safeguard the wider business. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad () | Getty Images 'While our anticipated network of around 650–700 stores remains a sizeable one, we entirely understand how disappointing it will be for customers when one nearby closes,' he said. The chain, which has long been a go-to for low-cost essentials, says it is prioritising the future of its remaining stores and "thousands of jobs". Staff at the affected stores were first informed in June, with final details confirmed this week. A formal consultation process is now underway to explore potential job moves for those affected. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Which Poundland stores are closing? The latest closures will affect towns and cities in England, Wales and Scotland, with locations including Cardiff, Shrewsbury, Hull, Poole and Worcester. Closing on August 10: Ammanford Birmingham Fort Cardiff Valegate Cramlington Leicester Long Eaton Port Glasgow Seaham Shrewsbury Tunbridge Wells Closing on August 17: Bedford Bidston Moss Broxburn Craigavon Dartmouth East Dulwich Falmouth Hull St Andrews Newtonabbey Perth Poole Sunderland Stafford Thornaby Worcester
