Doncaster looks set to lose its city centre Marks & Spencer in the coming months

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Doncaster looks set to lose its city centre Marks & Spencer, if the rumour mill is correct.

Last month the Free Press received numerous queries about the major chain situated on Baxter Gate.

We approached M&S but received no response.

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Shoppers have now taken to social media to ask the same question – is it closing? And is the plan to expand the Wheatley Hall Road shop?

What does the future hold for the city centre branch of M&S?What does the future hold for the city centre branch of M&S?
What does the future hold for the city centre branch of M&S?

On Facebook, Maureen Hartley said: “It won’t be long before there’s no decent shops left in town. Oops, City. How the hell the council got city status is beyond me.”

Kate Moloney replied: “My thoughts too. It will be no point in going. I don't drive and town centre is or was good as it walking distance.”

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Simon Davis put: “Officially the staff haven't been told yet. Though it looks like it is happening in the next few months.”

Danny Wrafter added: “M&S are moving all there shop away from town/city centres.”

We have approached M&S once again and will bring you more as we get it.

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