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Jolly's department store to reopen on UK high street after closing earlier this year
The iconic store, located in Bath, will be operated by department store group Morleys, which owns seven UK stores.
200-year-old British department store is returning to the UK high street
Jolly's in Bath closed in February after 200 years - but it has now been confirmed that it will reopen in spring 2026 ...
Poundland shutting two stores in weeks ahead of 68 other shop closures
Discount chain Poundland has been sold for just £1 to investment firm Gordon Brothers, the former owner of Laura Ashley, and ...
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An Englishman in Newport – Sting wows Isle of Wight Festival
Other bands taking to the Main Stage on Friday included Lottery Winners, Amy Macdonald, The Corrs and Faithless.
Council refuses town centre bar seating area plans
The Isle of Wight Council rejected Steve Tewkesbury’s proposal for raised seating to the rear of The Bird Bar at 104 High ...
Poundland confirms number of stores set to close after chain sold for just £1
Nearly 70 Poundland stores will close after the chain was acquired for £1 in a rescue deal. Investment firm Gordon Brothers bought the struggling discount shop last week, with Poundland going into a ...
Poundland confirms exact date another store to close as 100 at risk after chain sold
POUNDLAND has confirmed the exact date another store will shut as the future of 100 hangs in the balance following the ...
UK store closures in June as Poundland, River Island and Iceland shut shops for good
This month, several retailers in the UK have announced they'll be shutting down branches, with shops expected to exit the ...
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On this day: A swarm of bees settled on a high street shop
The Isle of Wight County Press has been bringing the news to Islanders since 1884. We've delved into the archives to find out ...