The Works has more than 520 UK stores, selling everything from books, art and craft materials and gifts, to toys, games and stationery.

Despite its popularity with high street shoppers, the bargain chain is pulling down the shutter on yet another store.

Fans of the brand in East London will see the Heathway Shopping Centre branch in Dagenham close for good by the end of the month.

It comes just weeks after the retailer bid farewell to its shop in Dereham, Norfolk, which was forced to close down…