It's confirmed: TG Jones in Sandbach which replaced the former WHSmith in High Street as part of a £76 million deal last August is closing.

Closing down signs have appeared in the front window and a sign at the till says the branch will close on Saturday, 2 January 2027.

Modella Capital, the firm which owns Hobbycraft, bought the business last year and announced recently that it's closing a total of 22 shops across the UK in October as part of plans to prevent the retail chain from falling into administration.

The news comes just weeks after the Sandbach staff told Nub News that as far as they were aware the branch was remaining open. Nub News it's staying open.

The building at 12 High Street is currently up for let through Emanuel Oliver here with an annual rent of £50,000 per annum.

The property listing states: "The property is located within the town centre in close proximity to the local car parks. Nearby occupiers include Iceland, William Hill, Boots, Hays Travel, Costa and a wide variety of independent retailers, restaurants and pubs.

"The property is available by way of a new full repairing and insuring lease at a rent of £50,000 per annum exclusive business rates."

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