A Build a Bear store is the latest to shut down at a town centre shopping centre.

The shop at Basildon's Eastgate Shopping Centre shut down this week after posting a note in the window to inform customers and families.

It's the latest store to shut at the town centre shopping after the closure of Next, H&M, Debenhams and TopShop.

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A sign on the window of the store directs customers to Lakeside Shopping Centre for the nearest shop in the area.

The sign reads: "Closing down. Your nearest store will be Lakeside Shopping Centre. You can also find us online."

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Shutters are down and windows are covered up on the popular store which once drew queues of families and children.

Eastgate Shopping Centre bosses have refused to comment on the latest loss to the centre. Build a Bear has been contacted for comment.

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