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242 jobs go in Zavvi shops closure

Administrators of music and games retailer Zavvi announced plans to close another 17 stores, with the loss of 242 jobs.

Ernst & Young said it would continue to trade at the group's remaining 31 outlets and it remains hopeful a sale of some or all can be achieved.

Zavvi - the former Virgin Megastore chain - went into administration on Christmas Eve after it was crippled by the collapse of Woolworths' Entertainment UK wholesaling division.

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