THE Co-op will close its store in Wyke, Bradford, next month - putting 17 staff members at risk of redundancy.

The shop at Titan Centre, on Towngate in the village, will shut on March 18, said the company.

It is believed staff were told last Saturday.

A Co-op spokesman said: “We can confirm that our store in Towngate, Wyke, will close on March 18.

“The difficult decision to close the store has been made as part of our ongoing review process and is in no way a reflection on the hard work and commitment from the 17 colleagues who work here.

“Regrettably, staff are at risk of redundancy but every effort is being made to help them find alternative employment either at other local Co-op stores or elsewhere. We would like to thank our shoppers for their valued custom.”