Darlington residents have reacted with sadness at the news of House of Fraser's closure at the historic Binns building in the town.

A LEGENDARY department store that has served shoppers for more than a century has confirmed it is closing its doors for good.

A £150m fund will help to “breathe new life back into our high streets”, the Government announced, days after Darlington's House of Fraser's announced they were closing.

One of the things that always struck me about this iconic department store was the immaculate windows, showcasing the latest trends, but now, they are covered with closing down signs.

Darlington’s flagship House of Fraser store has announced its closure.

It is the second time the national retailer has announced the closure of the Darlington town centre store ...