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HMV to reopen flagship store after four-year absence

The site, where HMV opened its first shop in 1921, has been operating as an American sweet shop since the closure

Wales Online

HMV to return to flagship Oxford Street store after four-year absence

First HMV shop was opened in 1921 by British composer Sir Edward Elgar and closed in 2019

The Guardian - UK

HMV to reopen historic Oxford Street store

The music retailer opened its first shop on the site in 1921.

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HMV returns to iconic original Oxford Street site — after reclaiming it from an American candy shop

The company said the new opening marks “the latest sign of a dramatic turnaround” since 2019 when the shop closed

Evening Standard

Best Star Wars Jedi: Survivor deals and where to buy

Here's where you can pick up Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and find the best deals on the title right now.

Daily Mirror

‘Our children will know who we were by our vinyl’: the magic and mayhem of running a record shop

Record Store Day will have music fans queuing up this weekend – but how do these shops survive, and what do they bring to the high street in 2023? Our writer puts in a shift at Jumbo in Leeds to find out

The Guardian - UK

See inside huge New Look store as it opens at The Bridges in Sunderland after £1m investment

The fashion retailer has taken over the former Disney Store and HMV units inside The Bridges shopping centre

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I spent my formative years working in record shops. The pay was terrible, the work tedious, but it felt like a vocation

With the loss of Sanity and its ilk from our high streets, music worship seems destined to become a niche pursuit

The Guardian - AU

Former HMV and DFS owner 'in talks to buy Subway in deal worth for up to $10billion'

Subway announced in February that its shareholders were "exploring" a sale of the sandwich global chain but did not share the details of the potential sale

Daily Mirror

Woman invited to tour the UK after answering Instagram post

Emile Leslie will be performing at HMV stores across the country

Liverpool Echo

Manchester music venue's former life as nightclub with infamous 'grab a granny' night

Many also remember The Ritz for its bouncy dancefloor, sticky carpets and scampi and chips

Manchester Evening News

All the things we could do in Edinburgh in the 00s that we can't do now

The old saying states we don't know what we've got until it's gone, which hits home for some of the spots around the city that we took for granted.

Edinburgh Live

We visited Edinburgh's Princes Street and counted number of empty shops as stores close down

As the people of Edinburgh reel from the shock of the Jenners building going up in flames in recent weeks, Edinburgh Live decided to take a stroll down Princes Street and see how much it has changed.

Edinburgh Live

10 things Nineties teenagers used to do that Gen Z will never have to endure

As Netflix inspires widespread nostalgia via its new sitcom ‘That ’90s Show’, Ellie Muir explores the Nineties tropes that modern teenagers look at with envy... and a few they’re grateful have died out

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The Nottinghamian: Creating nature reserves and a look into Nottingham's past

Take a look at the Nottinghamian newsletter from Tuesday, January 10

Liverpool Echo

11 things you could do in 2000s Wirral that you can't do now

Many shops, restaurants and activities that were loved in Wirral in the noughties no longer exist

Wales Online

The famous people who visited Wales in 2022 and why

A fair few famous faces have been spotted this year

Chronicle Live

Louis Tomlinson's 'youngest' fan meets idol in Newcastle - and his reaction is adorable

Young Louis Tomlinson fan Jude Harrison was overwhelmed when he met his idol at HMV in Newcastle on Thursday

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Cocktails and eighties music for festive party night at Newcastle's Grainger Market

The Great Market Caper will be back this December for a festive blast and alongside drinking, dancing and stand-up comedy will be a Who Knows Most About The North East?” pub quiz

Chronicle Live

Louis Tomlinson cancels HMV Newcastle signing due to broken arm with rescheduled dates announced

One Direction star Louis Tomlinson has postponed his signing at HMV Newcastle due to injury as he offered an explanation to fans

Edinburgh Live

Louis Tomlinson cancels Edinburgh shopping centre album signing after hospital dash

The singer was due to attend signings at HMV stores across the UK - including London, Manchester, Birmingham and Edinburgh - to meet fans and celebrate the release of his latest album

Chronicle Live

Louis Tomlinson confirms HMV Newcastle album signing as fans delighted

Former One Direction star Louis Tomlinson will meet fans at HMV in Newcastle as he signs copies of new album Faith in the Future

Edinburgh Live

Louis Tomlinson to visit Edinburgh shopping centre for new album signing

The singer is set to visit the capital this month ahead of his Europe and UK tour, set to take place next year, as he celebrates his second album, 'Faith In The Future'.

Glasgow Live

Louis Tomlinson to visit Glasgow's HMV for 'Faith In The Future' album signing this month

The former One Direction singer is set to visit Glasgow this month ahead of his Europe and UK tour, set to take place next year, as he celebrates his second album, 'Faith In The Future'.

Chronicle Live

Sunderland's HMV store relocates to old Clinton Cards shop - in 'bigger and better' outlet

The first 25 customers through the door who make a purchase will receive a free opening day goodie bag to take home with them.

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