Doors close for a final time as much loved North East store shuts down after 104 yearsThere was a real end of an era in the North East on Sunday when a well known department store closed downView 2 Images Binns/House of Fraser in Darlington is now closed (Image: Google)There were big queues inside on Sunday as a famous, some might say legendary, department store in the North East closed down, after 104 years of trading. And there were plenty of people intent on grabbing a bargain, before shutters came down at Binns in Darlington town centre. ‌There was a time when there were numerous Binns stores in the North East, with the ones in Sunderland city centre, South Shields and Newcastle city centre shutting down in the mid-90s. As we learn more about the details of the closure any relevant and appropriate support we are able to provide will be offered." It will keep you up to date with all the latest updates on food, drink, entertainment and events in and around the North East.

Source: Daily Mirror March 09, 2026 10:39 UTC