Beales goes into administration with 22 stores and 1,300 jobs at risk

Department store chain collapses - see the full list of stores belowThe department store chain Beales has gone into administration, threatening 1,300 jobs in the latest blow to the UK high street.Accountancy firm KPMG has been appointed as administrator to the 22-shop chain and will field any last-ditch offers for the company or any of its assets.BecclesBedfordBournemouthChipping NortonDissFarehamHexhamKeighleyKendalLowestoftMansfieldPerthPeterboroughPooleSkegnessSouthportSpaldingSt NeotsTonbrid