Popular bingo hall to close permanently in Milton Keynes

Buzz Bingo, formerly Gala Bingo, will not be re-opening at after lockdown, the company has announced.

It is one of 26 Buzz bingo halls to close nationally, putting 573 jobs at risk.

The company say the move is part of a Company Voluntary Arrangement restructuring deal to secure its long-term future.

The MK site is based in The Point building and has been closed since March 21. Bingo fans were looking forward to it re-opening next month.

Buzz Bingo bosses say 91 of their clubs will continue to trade, with plans to start the reopening of sites from August 6.

Chris Matthews, chief executive of Buzz Bingo, said: "The ongoing pandemic has had far-reaching consequences for the entire leisure and hospitality sector and an immediate and significant impact on our business."