These are the business that have closed in the last decade. | JPIMedia

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13 brands and businesses that have vanished from the North East in the last decade

By Poppy Kennedy

Published 3rd Jan 2020, 08:27 GMT

Updated 6th Jan 2020, 15:51 GMT

Take a look back at the high street brands and big businesses the North East has loved and lost since the start of the decade.

With online shopping, recessions and the uncertainty of Brexit all cited as reasons for longstanding stores closing their doors, as the UK high street crisis continues. We reflect on some of the much-loved shops and big businesses that have disappeared since 2010.

13. Comet

The 79-year-old electrical company closed its doors for the last time back in 2012. It had first opened in 1968 and expanded across the UK and rivalled High Street brands like PC World and Curry's. | JPIMedia Photo: JPI

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13 brands and businesses that have vanished from the North East in the last decade

Take a look back at the high street brands and big businesses the North East has loved and lost since the start of the decade.

13. Comet

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