Two White Rose stores close in Newark town centre

A charity chain has closed two of its town stores, leaving only a written note behind.

Charity shop White Rose first opened a shop on Bridge Street, Newark in 2016 — and it opened a second store on Stodman Street in 2020.

However, eight years after its first shop in the town, the owners have closed their doors without prior warning.

On the business window, there is a sign simply saying the shops are permanently closed.

The business, which was established as a social enterprise in 2009, evolved through the years to open branches in Newark, Derby, Leicester, Nottingham, Beeston, West Bridgford and Sheffield.

The brand was created by two creative Nottingham Trent University graduates who were inspired by the work of Aegis Trust, which is now supported by their brand — White Rose.

It offers a variety of hand-picked recycled clothes for men, women and children — and has been a popular fixture within the town.

White Rose has been approached for a comment.