Shropshire Star

Oswestry DIY store closure date announced

Oswestry's Homebase store will close in six weeks, it has been announced.

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The branch on the Penda Retail Park, off Salop Road, will shut its doors on September 5.

Talks are being held to find staff alternative work to try to avoid job losses.

About 80 Homebase stores have been earmarked for closure. Other stores in Shropshire are based in Whitchurch, Market Drayton and Telford which are not under threat.

Emma Cooke, for Homebase, said: "Discussions are being held with colleagues to find alternative employment in neighbouring Homebase and Argos stores."

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