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flag The historic House of Fraser store in Darlington closed on March 8, 2026, ending over 100 years of retail presence despite redevelopment plans.

flag The House of Fraser store in Darlington, operating since 1922 and formerly part of the historic Binns chain, closed permanently on March 8, 2026, ending over a century of retail presence. flag Despite a 2024 lease renewal and redevelopment plans to split the building into six units with retail, offices, and up to 73 apartments, the store could not sustain operations. flag National retailers have expressed interest in the space, but the property has been put up for sale, leaving its future uncertain.

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