Wilko

Community retailer The Original Factory Shop welcomed shoppers to its new Northallerton store on Saturday (March 23) - which created 14 jobs for the area

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Look inside new shop now open at site of former Wilko building on high street

Despite several stores in the North East being sold to Poundland and B&M, one that wasn't is the one on Osborne Road in Chester-le-Street

Despite several stores in the North East being sold to Poundland and B&M, one that wasn't is the one on Osborne Road in Chester-le-Street

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Questions raised over former County Durham Wilko building as let agreed on unit

B&M. Picture: B&M

B&M. Picture: B&M

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Excitement as B&M to open new store at North East shopping centre next month

Poundland has recruited more than 900 former Wilko employees to join its team over the past three months.

Poundland has recruited more than 900 former Wilko employees to join its team over the past three months.

See the more than 60 former Wilko stores that have opened as Poundlands in 2023

Wilko entered administration in August leaving all 400 stores and 12,500 employees at risk.

Wilko entered administration in August leaving all 400 stores and 12,500 employees at risk.

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Former Wilko boss apologises for more than 12k job losses after retailer went bust

Three Wilko stores are set to open in December 2023, along with two former sites being re-opened as Poundlands.

Three Wilko stores are set to open in December 2023, along with two former sites being re-opened as Poundlands.

The full list of former Wilko stores that have re-opened as Poundlands in 2023

Needles and other drug paraphernalia have been spotted at the site of a former Wilko store in County Durham

Needles and other drug paraphernalia have been spotted at the site of a former Wilko store in County Durham

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Ex-Wilko store in County Durham used for drug activity months after closing

The outside of Wilko Sunderland

The outside of Wilko Sunderland

Sadness as former North East Wilko store goes up for rent after UK-wide closure

More than 30 former Wilko sites have already been re-opened across the UK as Poundland stores.

More than 30 former Wilko sites have already been re-opened across the UK as Poundland stores.

Wilko to return to UK high streets with 5 new stores to open before Christmas

Wilko is BACK! Famous name is set to return to High Streets

Opening on Saturday (October 21), the bargain store welcomed its first customers at Byron Place Shopping Centre in Seaham

Opening on Saturday (October 21), the bargain store welcomed its first customers at Byron Place Shopping Centre in Seaham

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Excitement as Poundland opens in empty Wilko unit at County Durham shopping park

There will be 37 former Wilko stores operating as Poundlands as of Saturday (October 21).

There will be 37 former Wilko stores operating as Poundlands as of Saturday (October 21).

Another 9 former Wilko stores re-opening as Poundlands this weekend - see where

Alex Cunningham, MP for Stockton North; Simon Clarke, MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland, and Andy McDonald, MP for Middlesbrough have all bid farewell to the business today (October 9)

Alex Cunningham, MP for Stockton North; Simon Clarke, MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland, and Andy McDonald, MP for Middlesbrough have all bid farewell to the business today (October 9)

MPs react as Teesside's last remaining Wilko closes after 20 years

On Sunday (October 8), Wilko shut the doors of its last high street shops for the final time, including in Middlesbrough, as the collapse of the 93-year-old retailer came to a close

On Sunday (October 8), Wilko shut the doors of its last high street shops for the final time, including in Middlesbrough, as the collapse of the 93-year-old retailer came to a close

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Wilko owes North East companies nearly £10m as final store closes

Poundland said it aims to open all the Wilko stores it bought by the end of 2023.

Poundland said it aims to open all the Wilko stores it bought by the end of 2023.

Another 9 former Wilko stores re-opening as Poundlands this weekend - see where

The final six Wilko stores will close tomorrow after failing to secure a rescue deal

The final six Wilko stores will close tomorrow after failing to secure a rescue deal

Final six Wilko's to shut in North East and North Yorkshire TODAY- here's where

The final six Wilko stores will close tomorrow after failing to secure a rescue deal

The final six Wilko stores will close tomorrow after failing to secure a rescue deal

Final six Wilko's to shut in North East and North Yorkshire TOMORROW - here's where

More than 200 Wilko stores have already closed across the UK since the retailer entered administration back in August.

More than 200 Wilko stores have already closed across the UK since the retailer entered administration back in August.

Last 41 Wilko stores to close this weekend - see the full list of locations

10 former Wilko stores were re-opened as Poundlands last Saturday (September 30) and there are set to be a further 10 this weekend.

10 former Wilko stores were re-opened as Poundlands last Saturday (September 30) and there are set to be a further 10 this weekend.

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A further 10 ex-Wilko stores re-opening as Poundlands this weekend - see where

East Street car park, above Wilko in the town centre, has reopened today (October 3) following its temporary closure on Sunday (September 24) Credit: DBC

East Street car park, above Wilko in the town centre, has reopened today (October 3) following its temporary closure on Sunday (September 24) Credit: DBC

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Darlington car park reopens after shutting temporarily after Wilko store closes

Employees at Wilko in Washington Galleries have bid goodbye to residents and shoppers ahead of their closure on Tuesday (October 3) Credit: PA, LESLEY PEARSON

Employees at Wilko in Washington Galleries have bid goodbye to residents and shoppers ahead of their closure on Tuesday (October 3) Credit: PA, LESLEY PEARSON

'Thank you': North East Wilko staff bid farewell to residents ahead of closure

See the sites in the UK that will see Wilko stores relaunched as Poundland outlets on Saturday (September 30).

See the sites in the UK that will see Wilko stores relaunched as Poundland outlets on Saturday (September 30).

See the 10 Wilko stores re-opening as Poundland outlets this weekend

On Tuesday (September 26), it was the turn of Chester Le Street and Durham's Arnison Centre store to close their doors after the high street retailer fell into administration last month

On Tuesday (September 26), it was the turn of Chester Le Street and Durham's Arnison Centre store to close their doors after the high street retailer fell into administration last month

Sadness as final two County Durham Wilko stores close their doors forever to shoppers

The employee raged at former head Lisa Wilkinson

The employee raged at former head Lisa Wilkinson

Wilko worker says 'screw you' to bosses who can take 'jobs but not our memories'

The town's branch of the store was part of the final batch to be announced for closure, which has seen over 400 branches of Wilko closing nationwide

The town's branch of the store was part of the final batch to be announced for closure, which has seen over 400 branches of Wilko closing nationwide

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A final farewell: A goodbye to Darlington Wilko as questions build over future

There will be a total of 222 Wilko stores closing across the UK in the next two weeks, starting today (September 25).

There will be a total of 222 Wilko stores closing across the UK in the next two weeks, starting today (September 25).

Final 111 Wilko stores to close in the UK next month - see all the sites closing

The town's branch of the store is part of the final batch of stores that will be closing, which has seen over 400 branches of Wilko close nationwide

The town's branch of the store is part of the final batch of stores that will be closing, which has seen over 400 branches of Wilko close nationwide

'The end of an era' - Darlington's Wilko branch prepares to close to shoppers

The hardware and furnishings retailer tumbled into administration last month after it came under pressure from weak consumer spending and debts to suppliers

The hardware and furnishings retailer tumbled into administration last month after it came under pressure from weak consumer spending and debts to suppliers

LISTED: The fate of every North East Wilko from closure, closed to Poundland

East Street car park, above Wilko in the town centre, will close this Sunday (September 24) for a week

East Street car park, above Wilko in the town centre, will close this Sunday (September 24) for a week

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Darlington car park to temporarily shut after closure of Wilko store

The hardware and furnishings retailer tumbled into administration last month after it came under pressure from weak consumer spending and debts to suppliers

The hardware and furnishings retailer tumbled into administration last month after it came under pressure from weak consumer spending and debts to suppliers

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REVEALED: Date set for final six closing North East Wilko branches

Wilko Darlington.

Wilko Darlington.

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'We will miss you': Wilko Darlington staff's goodbye note as closure date looms

Seaham Wilko staff's final farewell message to customers as store closes forever

Darlington's Wilko store.

Darlington's Wilko store.

Darlington Wilko's store to shut next week - here's exactly when

All 400 Wilko stores in the UK will close by early October according to administrators.

All 400 Wilko stores in the UK will close by early October according to administrators.

See the full list of 111 Wilko stores revealed to be closing next week

Four more North East Wilko stores closing their doors to shoppers this week

Here are the 10 Wilko stores to shut in the North East next week

Shoppers in Seaham have been left without its Wilko store after it closed on Tuesday (September 19) - leaving shelves bare and an empty shop in the seaside town

Shoppers in Seaham have been left without its Wilko store after it closed on Tuesday (September 19) - leaving shelves bare and an empty shop in the seaside town

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Closing County Durham Wilko store posts emotional goodbye in statement

Closed, closing or Poundland: What will happen to the 22 North East Wilko stores?

A picture of a Wilko

A picture of a Wilko

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LISTED: Here are the North East Wilko stores bought out by Poundland

On Monday (September 12) - administrators at PwC have confirmed the locations of Wilko stores that will close over the coming two weeks

On Monday (September 12) - administrators at PwC have confirmed the locations of Wilko stores that will close over the coming two weeks

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LISTED: Nine more North East Wilko stores given closing date by administrators

This is every Wilko store set to close this week as 52 shut their doors for good

This is every Wilko store set to close this week as 52 shut their doors for good

Every Wilko store set to shut this week as 52 stores close

Administrators, PwC, already revealed 52 Wilko stores will be closing across the UK beginning on Tuesday, September 12 resulting in over 1000 redundancies.

Administrators, PwC, already revealed 52 Wilko stores will be closing across the UK beginning on Tuesday, September 12 resulting in over 1000 redundancies.

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HMV owner Doug Putman's Wilko rescue bid collapses leaving jobs and stores at risk

MAPPED: Which Wilko stores in the North East will close this week?

MAPPED: Which Wilko stores in the North East will close this week?

MAPPED: Which Wilko stores in the North East will close this week?

The store closures will result in 1,016 redundancies.

The store closures will result in 1,016 redundancies.

See the 52 Wilko stores that will be closing as early as next week

The store closures will result in 1,016 redundancies.

The store closures will result in 1,016 redundancies.

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See the 52 Wilko stores that will be closing as early as next week

52 of Wilko's stores will close next week and more than 1,000 staff members will be made redundant

52 of Wilko's stores will close next week and more than 1,000 staff members will be made redundant

52 Wilko stores will close next week as further redundancies planned

The deal, which would see B&M purchase around 50 Wilko stores, could be announced as early as this morning

The deal, which would see B&M purchase around 50 Wilko stores, could be announced as early as this morning

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B&M aim for deal to take over 50 Wilko stores

Images from inside Darlington's Wilko store.

Images from inside Darlington's Wilko store.

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North East Wilko administration sales continue as redundancies are halted

More than 250 redundancies have been revealed within Wilko that will take place early next week.

More than 250 redundancies have been revealed within Wilko that will take place early next week.

Hundreds of Wilko redundancies taking place next week - see when and where

The GMB union represents 3,000 of Wilko’s 12,500 staff, and met with administrators to redundancies

The GMB union represents 3,000 of Wilko’s 12,500 staff, and met with administrators to redundancies

Wilko administrators suspend redundancies as bids considered

Poundland and B&M could be among UK retailers that could save some Wilko stores.

Poundland and B&M could be among UK retailers that could save some Wilko stores.

HMV owner trying for Wilko rescue bid while other UK retailers could save stores

Danielle Margaret Murray, 35, of Meadow Lane, Northallerton, pleaded guilty at York Magistrates' Court on Tuesday (August 22) of stealing items worth £1145 belonging to Wilko in Northallerton

Danielle Margaret Murray, 35, of Meadow Lane, Northallerton, pleaded guilty at York Magistrates' Court on Tuesday (August 22) of stealing items worth £1145 belonging to Wilko in Northallerton

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Shoplifter has to pay back over £1200 after two months of stealing from Wilko

Wilko currently has 408 stores across the UK with more than 12,500 employees.

Wilko currently has 408 stores across the UK with more than 12,500 employees.

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Majority of Wilko stores to close 'within weeks' - see all the stores at risk

Wilko shoppers warned over fake websites offering massive discounts as store stops deliveries

Wilko shoppers warned over fake websites offering massive discounts as store stops deliveries

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Wilko shoppers urged to avoid fake websites after store goes into administration