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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

Signage outside a branch of the British high-street retail chain "Wilko" Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Wilko store in Leighton Buzzard will close for the final time tomorrow

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

Wilko has released a list of 52 stores closing this week

Full list of 52 Wilko stores set to close this week

Outside of a Wilko store. (Picture: Andrew Selous MP)

MP 'relieved' Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard Wilko stores won't close

High Street Giant Wilko

Wilko rescue deal from HMV owner under threat

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.

Wilko confirms job losses as rescue bid falls through

Wilko suspends redundancies amid last minute rescue bids

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

Aldi is currently on a recruitment drive and are encouraging Wilko staff to get in touch.

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

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

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

Kate Haley said "We need our wilkos back."

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

BBQ Kettle Grill

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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

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

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

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 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

The boys spent 30 minutes removing the graffiti. Photo: Laura Hunt

Schoolboys clean graffiti from Wally's memorial bench in Leighton Buzzard

Mrs Hinch fans share £2 cleaning trick that gets your shower screen sparkling

The Peppercorn Centre directors on the site of the proposed arts and heritage centre behind the Wilkos Store in the High Street. Left to right, Gabi Davison, Natasha Seale, Janet Kirby, Sally White and Paul Brown. They are seeking answers regarding the covenants on the land.

Could plans to revitalise Leighton Buzzard town centre land be scuppered by cove...

Buzzard Scooter Club's annual Easter Egg Ride

Leighton Buzzard Scooter Club’s Easter Egg Ride delivers the goods again

Wilko’s has announced a widespread change allowing pet owners to bring their dogs into stores.

Wilko makes big change to most of its UK stores - and it’s good news for dog own...

pandemic pups struggle to be left alone as dog ownership soars

16 Wilko stores will close across the UK this year (Photo: Shutterstock)

Full list of 16 Wilko stores closing down in the UK this year

Retail chain Wilko is making changes to employee sick pay rules (Photo: Shutterstock)

Wilko is making changes to employee sick pay - but GMB union says it's unfair

Wally Randall at Wilco in 2016 aged 101. Photo: Jane Russell.

Leighton Buzzard hero Wally Randall honoured with memorial plaques

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The damage

Concerns that Leighton Buzzard street print isn’t a patch on original block pavi...

Tools worth thousands of pounds have been stolen during a burglary in Northampton.

Appeal after youths assault elderly man in Leighton

The watch that went to auction

Time to check your loft after watch rakes in cash at auction!

Wally Randall is still selling poppies at the age of 101

Wally's our local hero as national TV comes to town

Wally Randall is still selling poppies at the age of 101

Wally, 101, is surely oldest poppy seller in Britain!
The national media may have heralded Newport-based Ron Jones, 99, as Britain's oldest poppy seller last week, but Leighton Buzzard is now staking a claim to the title... with a volunteer aged a remarkable 101.