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HMV Store To Close On Isle of Wight

HMV Store To Close On Isle of Wight

Administrators at accountancy firm Deloitte have announced today (Wednesday) that the Isle of Wight’s HMV branch is to close. The administrators axed 66 branches in a first wave of closures… Read more »

Nasty Island Niff Not Toxic

Nasty Island Niff Not Toxic

There has been reports of a gas smell in certain areas of the Isle of Wight. This is likely to be from a leak at a factory in France which has drifted across the Channel.

Queen Victoria Died On This Day At Osborne

Queen Victoria Died On This Day At Osborne

Isle of Wight news today, 22nd January 1901, reflected on the death of Queen Victoria, Empress of India. Queen Victoria died at Osborne at 6.30pm, at the age of 81.

Retail Woes Continue As Blockbuster Collapses

Retail Woes Continue As Blockbuster Collapses

It’s proving to be a very bad week for retail as Blockbuster, which has four Isle of Wight stores, will shortly enter administration.

Jessops & HMV Post Christmas Grinch

Jessops & HMV Post Christmas Grinch

Isle of Wight Entertainment store HMV in Newport, has become the latest high street casualty as it called in administrators. As I discovered Island Pulse revealed yesterday (Monday) via Twitter and Facebook, HMV confirmed its intentions following a board meeting last night

Agency Issues River Flood Alerts

Agency Issues River Flood Alerts

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the following rivers on the Isle of Wight. The Isle of Wight Council also warn of potential problems via Social Media.

Success for Spectrum’s Residents

Success for Spectrum’s Residents

Spectrum Housing residents on the Isle of Wight recently celebrated their success in achieving the Chartered Institute of Housing qualifications through the Active Learning for Residents Programme.

Island Public Toilets Open For Business

Island Public Toilets Open For Business

All council run public conveniences are open as normal. Some toilets had to be closed recently because the Isle of Wight council’s cleaning contractor went into administration.

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