For your information, the company was placed into Liquidation on 31 October 2026. Greg Whitehead of Northpoint Associates Limited, Cobalt Business Exchange, Newcastle NE28 9NZ is the appointed Liquidator. greg@northoint.co.uk/07900 241 464. The Liquidator is now in charge of the Company but continues to be assisted by Sam Davidson in the collection of customer monies, who is authorised to deal with customers accordingly. The Liquidator has been in dialogue with the FCA in respect of the company’s regulated activities.
After 107 years in business Walter Cox Ltd has closed it's doors for the last time.
We would like to thank all our loyal customers for your understanding and support during this difficult and emotional time. It is heart breaking that we can no longer serve the people of Walker, Byker, Wallsend and the surrounding areas but due to increasing costs and legislation, along with the number of customers choosing not to pay, the business can no longer continue. There is very little help from the government, council, banks, utility companies and suppliers for small businesses which is partly why so many are being forced into the decision to close.
Everyone can fall on hard times which is why we have always tried to be understanding, flexible and approachable but we hope the people who chose their foreign holidays, weight loss injections, designer clothes and the best mobile phones over paying their accounts realise they have helped to contribute in taking away a lifeline for many local people. We are truly sorry that the service and support we have provided through the generations will be lost, we have given the business everything but hard work and dedication isn't enough to pay the bills.
Thank you to all our previous staff, many of whom we still call friends, you helped make the shop such an important part of the local community. Huge apologies to Sharon who has lost her job after 42 years of dedicated service.
We have been overwhelmed by the cards, presents and well-wishes and have loved hearing your stories and memories of the shop and my family from years gone by, some have made us laugh, some have made us cry, but they have all proved what a special and unique business Walter Cox Ltd was.
All agreements are still in place so we would ask that payments continue as normal. Please call us on 0191 2656327.
Get free debt advice. You can get free, non-judgemental and independent help and advice from a number of organisations.
You should first visit MoneyHelper’s Debt Advice Locator Tool: www.moneyhelper.org.uk/debt-advice-locator.
You can also call 0800 138 7777 or WhatsApp message 07701 342744.