(Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)The last 12 of these stores will close today – with the chain never to reopen again on the high street. A spokesperson for Debenhams said: "Debenhams will close its doors on the high street for the final time in its 242 year history. In January, it was acquired by fast-fashion brand Boohoo in a £55million takeover that excluded all 118 high street stores. (Image: Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror)The latter two have also been rescued by Boohoo in addition to its Debenhams takeover. Debenhams stores closing on May 15(Image: AFP via Getty Images)BasildonBasingstokeBelfastBirmingham BullringBrightonBristolBromleyCardiffChelmsfordCheshire OaksColchesterCoventryExeterHanleyLakesideLeeds White RoseLiverpoolManchesterManchester TraffordMeadowhallMerry HillNewcastleNewryPlymouthRomfordRushmereSheffieldSwansea

Source: Daily Mirror May 15, 2021 08:03 UTC