Halifax town centre Tesco to shut

The store on Market Street will shut "later this year", says the supermarket.

It adds it is working on plans for a new Express store nearby.

A Tesco spokesperson said: “We have taken the difficult decision to close our Halifax Market Street Express store later this year.

"We serve a fantastic community in Halifax and remain committed to the town with our Aachen Road Superstore, School Lane Express store and we are working on plans for a new Express store nearby.

“Our priority over the coming months is to support our colleagues that are affected. Wherever possible we will offer them alternative jobs within Tesco.”