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North's last Woolworths close their doors

The last two Woolworths stores in the North East closed yesterday. Shoppers could bag a cash desk for £5 and even the staff lockers for £2 at the stores in Market Street, Blyth, (pictured) and Station Road, Ashington. Staff remained...

Posted by The Journal on January 7, 2009 11:00 AM

Closure date announced for Ashington Woolworths

The Woolworths stores in Blyth and Ashington will close on January 5, it has been announced. Shops in Alnwick, Hexham and Morpeth will close on December 30, but the shop in Berwick will be among the first to shut on...

Posted by The Journal on December 23, 2008 8:03 AM

Northumberland towns hit hard by Woolworths collapse

Business and council leaders are dismayed at the prospect of Woolworths disappearing from Northumberland high streets. The chain has had a presence at the heart of Blyth, Ashington, Morpeth, Alnwick, Hexham and Berwick for generations and its loss would leave...

Posted by The Journal on December 12, 2008 9:47 AM