Virgin Media store in Sheffield city centre closes its doors suddenly

Virgin Media on Fargate is one of 30 branches that has closed around the UK after the company announced plans to cut up to 250 jobs.

The technology giant will also be closing its Meadowhall store as well as its flagship Oxford Street store.

They will be opening seven 'kiosk-like' stores across the UK.

A sign on the front of the Sheffield shop read: "Apologies, this store is now closed.

"Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this has caused."

A Virgin Media spokesperson said: "We can confirm that our store in Sheffield has closed.

"Customers in the area who want to get in touch with Virgin Media can contact us via our website,http://www.virginmedia.com/ or can call to speak to a customer advisor."