Debenhams in Bury St Edmunds escapes latest closure threat

Bury St Edmunds' Debenhams store has escaped the latest threat of closure facing the company's shops.

The retailer, which last month went into administration for the second time, has reportedly agreed deals with landlords to keep the majority of its 142 stores open.

However, five stores will not reopen when the Government lifts lockdown restrictions.

Debenhams stores in shopping centres in Birmingham, Croydon, Glasgow, Leicester and Reading will remain shut.

The Bury Free Press approached Debenhams for comment.