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Poundland has confirmed it is shutting down 18 stores across October and November.

Five locations have already shut their doors this month after the discount chain announced plans to shut down 68 shops and two warehouses earlier this year.

The announcement put 1,300 jobs at risk after the chain was acquired by investment firm Gordon Brothers for a "nominal fee" of £1.

57 stores have since shut down permanently, though an additional 11 closures were postponed.

Poundland's retail director, Darren MacDonald, said: "We know how disappointing it is when we leave a store, but before we close our doors for a final time, we’re determined to say goodbye by offering even more amazing value to customers.

"These special reductions, on top of the value we offer day-in-day-out across ou

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