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High street discounter Poundland has filed to appoint administrators, threatening the future of around 12,000 workers.

Poundland administration: future of 2 Blackpool stores uncertain

Shops residents want back in Blackpool and the Fylde coast

21 beloved shops residents want back including BHS, C&A and Wilko

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Back-to-uni bundles are easy to find online - and they can save you a small fortune

Best 2025 student bundle deals to get freshers uni-ready in one click

The Cosori TwinFry Dual Blaze 10l air fryer can fit huge portions of food in its drawer

Cosori TwinFry Dual Blaze 10L air fryer: big capacity, clever cooking

(Photos: Getty Images/Wilko/Deliveroo)

Beloved homeware retailer makes nationwide comeback - locations

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Beloved retailer returns with five new stores and plans for more

Shoppers were queueing before the doors opened for a first look inside Cleveleys new Millstores in Nutter Road, just off Victoria Road West - formerly occupied by Wilko

Watch: Take a look around the new Millstores in Cleveleys

Work on the Talbot Gateway project has been delayed

Town hall bosses in row with Talbot Gateway builders over long delays

The signs have gone up for a new discount department store opening at the former Wilko in Cleveleys

Signs go up for new discount department store opening at former Wilko

From Wilko to Holiday Inn...

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21 businesses we have loved and lost on the Fylde coast

21 businesses we have loved and lost including Wilko, BHS and C&A

Ena Mills is opening a new store at the former Wilko in Cleveleys

New outlet department store to replace Wilko in town centre

Watch moment Wilko boss tells MP she 'let down' staff and shoppers

Lancashire companies are owed omore than £4million after high street shop Wilko collapsed and was placed into administration.

Wilko owes Lancashire firms including Graham and Brown more than £4m

Wilko has announced the date of the final store closures

Breaking Wilko reveals dates for final store closures following its collapse
Wilko has announced the date when its final stores - dozens of them round the country - will close their doors for good
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A shopper walks past a Wilko store in Putney on September 12, 2023 in London.

Wilko set to close 111 more stores next week - full list of shops

Wilko fell into administration in August after grappling with a cash shortage and sharp losses.

The Range snaps up Wilko in £5m deal - but stores will close

Shoppers walk past a Wilko store in Putney on September 12.

Wilko: Full list of 71 UK stores that will become Poundland

Wilkos administration sale at Cleveleys branch

Bare shelves and a few bargains at Wilko's administration sale in Cleveleys

Wilko in Blackpool town centre closed as part of the tramway development but it has now gone into administration

19 brands that disappeared from Blackpool high streets in recent times

A general view of a Wilko store in Northampton, Northamptonshire, as the budget retailer has entered administration after failing to secure a rescue deal, putting around 12,000 jobs in jeopardy. The chain, which runs more than 400 stores across the UK, told staff on Thursday that it has hired administrators from PwC to oversee the process. PA Photo. Picture date: Thursday August 10, 2023. See PA story CITY Wilko. Photo credit should read: James Manning/PA Wire

Wilko: List of 124 stores set to close next week

Wilko has released a list of 52 stores closing this week

Full list of 52 Wilko stores set to close this week

High Street Giant Wilko

Wilko rescue deal from HMV owner under threat

Top left clockwise: Wilko in Preston, in Burnley, in Cleveleys and its proposed site in Blackpool.

B&M to buy 51 Wilko stores from administrators- are Lancashire stores saved?

A Wilko rescue deal could save thousands of jobs

Wilko rescue deal almost over the line and could save 1000s of jobs

Wilko stops click and collect and home delivery services.

Breaking Wilko confirms job losses as rescue bid falls through
Wilko has confirmed a last minute rescue bid for all stores has fallen through.
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Wilko suspends redundancies amid last minute rescue bids

Breaking Wilko temporarily stops redundancies amid last minute rescue bids

Aldi is urging Wilko staff to apply for a job at the supermarket chain

Aldi urges Wilko staff to apply for jobs at bargain supermarket

A general view of the Wythenshawe branch of Wilko on August 04, 2023 in Manchester, United Kingdom. The privately-owned company has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators after it failed to find emergency investment.

Wilko: New bid for flailing chain after it fell into administration

The majority of Wilko stores will close within a week, a union has warned

Majority of Wilko stores to close “within a week” union warns

Shoppers are being warned of a Wilko scam

Wilko shoppers issued urgent warning over fake websites scam

Thousands of jobs are at risk as retailer Wilko confirms collapse.

Wilko could be ‘snapped-up’ by B&M or Poundland

Wilko launches huge money-saving sale

Wilko launches huge administration sale with 1000s of reductions

Thousands of jobs are at risk as retailer Wilko confirms collapse.

Wilko ‘could be saved’ by rival discount chains according to experts

Budget retailer Wilko has entered administration after failing to secure a rescue deal (Credit: James Manning/PA Wire)

Around 12,000 jobs at risk as Wilko goes into administration

Troubled high street retailer Wilko has suspended home deliveries as it races for a rescue deal to avoid collapse. (Photo supplied by Wilko/Shutterstock)

Breaking Wilko stops online orders and appoints administrators

Wilko collapses into administration putting 12,000 jobs at risk

Wilko collapses into administration putting 12,000 jobs at risk

Wilko has said it intends to appoint administrators, potentially putting up to 12,000 jobs at the high street retailer at risk.

Specialist investor ‘in talks’ to save Wilko from going bust

Wilko bosses have warned the business is at risk of collapse

List of Wilko stores confirmed to close so far

Image from March this year of work on the Houndshill Shopping Centre extension

Potential Wilko collapse is blow to Houndshill

Kate Haley said "We need our wilkos back."

Breaking Wilko on the brink of collapse putting 12,000 jobs at risk

Wilko Pastel Iridescent Gin Glass four Pack

Highlights from Wilko’s big summer sale

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The Holiday Inn's opening is delayed again

Multi million pound hotel hit by further delays

Wilko is bringing back its half price sweets deal for May half term

Wilko brings back bargain pick & mix deal - but you need to be quick

Wilko stores could close stores as firm in early stages of major shake-up

Breaking Wilko could close stores as firm in early stages of major shake-up

Blackpool Central redevelopment

Tramway extension, Holiday Inn, Backlot Cinema among key developments in 2023

Taco Bell on Rigby Road

Regeneration update as key Blackpool developments show progress

The Phase Two development at Blackpool's Houndshill Centre.

Blackpool company Ameon awarded £1m contract for work on Houndshill extension

The Wilko pick and mix will be half price for 10 days

Wilko half price pick and mix deal to return for February half term

Wilko has announced the launch of its first ever Click and Collect service which allows shoppers to pick up everyday essentials”via one convenient trip”.

Wilko announces launch of first ever Click and Collect service

More trees could be planted such as these in Edward Street

Fresh strategy unveiled to revitalise Blackpool town centre

Wilko has announced that it will be closing its toy departments as it aims to focus on stocking more home and garden ranges.

Wilko to close instore toy departments

Wilko’s electric blanket now goes on sale and customers can get it for just £2.

Wilko selling electric blanket for £2 in a Black Friday deal

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