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Goddards Brewery Scoops Four Top Industry Awards At International Competition
Island-based brewery Goddards is celebrating after scooping four top accolades at the prestigious London Beer Competition, which took place last month.
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Briddlesford Road Crash Results In Two Taken To Hospital
A crash involving two vehicles in the outskirts of Newport this morning has resulted two people being injured.
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Isle Of Wight MP Extolls Virtues Of Joint Emergency Service Officers For Isle Of Wight
Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely says he is looking at joint funding for local emergency services in a move to improve efficiency.
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Island Labour Announces Parliamentary Candidates As Quigley Vows To 'Take Fight' To Bob Seely
Island Labour has announced the selection of their Parliamentary Candidates for the much anticipated General Election, which will see the island divided into two constituencies.
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Can You Help Police To Identify Man Linked To Waitrose Theft?
Police are investigating the theft of bottles of spirits from Waitrose in East Cowes on Friday 12 April, and would like to speak to a man as part of enquiries.
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Ryde Town Council In Crackdown On Dog Fouling
Ryde Town Council is stepping up efforts to combat the growing issue of dog fouling within our community.
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Former Patient Opens New Intensive Care Unit
Isle of Wight NHS Trust has opened a new intensive care unit that will provide critically unwell patients with improved technology and an enhanced environment to support their recovery and rehabilitation.
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Isle Of Wight Primary School Place Allocations Announced For September
The allocation of Isle of Wight primary school places has been announced today (Tuesday 16 April), with 99.4 per cent of Island parents gaining a school of their choice.
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The Rules Islanders Need To Know For Police And Crime Commissioner Election Postal Voting
People who have registered for postal votes will see their ballots for the forthcoming Hampshire & Isle of Wight Police & Crime Commissioner election arrive in their letterbox over the next few days.
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Family Pays Tribute To Paul Hart Following Fatal Newport Collision
A tribute has been issued by after a man and his dog died following a collision on the Isle of Wight.
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Teenager Sentenced For Planning Isle Of Wight Festival Terrorist Attack
A teenager from the Isle of Wight has been sentenced for planning a terrorist attack and other offences.
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Isle Of Wight Gin Company Wins Medal At 2024 London Spirits Competition
An Isle of Wight spirit company has received a prestigious national accolade.
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Yellow Weather Warning Issued For Isle Of Wight
Strong winds may cause some disruption through Monday, with a Yellow Weather Warning issued for the Isle of Wight.
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Police Confirm Bembridge Beach Discovery 'Not Human Remains' Despite Reports To Contrary
Police have confirmed that bones found on an Isle of Wight beach are not human remains - despite earlier local media headlines to the contrary.
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Police Investigation Updated Following Discovery Of Body
Officers searching for missing man Alan Souter discovered a body this morning (Friday).
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Spitfires To Soar As Part Of D-Day Commemoration At IW Armed Forces Day
Is it a bird? Is it a plane?... Well, technically both.
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Another Accolade For Wight Knuckle Brewery At National Independent Beer Awards
Wight Knuckle Brewery is proud to announce its latest triumph at the prestigious SIBA Independent Beer Awards.
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Uninsured, Unlicensed And Unruly: Man Charged Following Newport Collision
A man has been charged following a collision in Newport.
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Isle Of Wight Shoplifter Jailed Following Thefts And CBO Breaches
Habitual shoplifter Warren Russell has been jailed for more than 6 months for breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO).
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Monitoring Equipment To Be Installed On Leeson Road Next Week
The installation of specialist equipment to monitor any movement around Leeson Road is to begin next week.
Entertainment
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Taylor Swift Fans 'Could Have Lost £1m Due To Eras Ticket Scams'
Taylor Swift fans in the UK could have already lost more than £1m to con artists pretending to sell concert tickets for her Eras tour, a major bank has estimated.
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Blur's Damon Albarn Tells Lacklustre Coachella Crowd 'You'll Never See Us Again'
It started with a gentle "I need your participation, please", as Blur frontman Damon Albarn sought an audience singalong during a Coachella performance.
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Olivier Awards: Sarah Snook And Nicole Scherzinger Win But Sunset Boulevard Tops Award Count
Sunset Boulevard has dominated the Olivier Awards, winning seven of its 11 nominations at a star-studded ceremony on Sunday night.
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Bluey Producer Confirms More "In Store" For Hit Show
A producer of the hit animation Bluey has reassured parents and kids "it's not the end" after worried fans were left confused by a cryptic conclusion to the latest episode.
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Reaction To O J Simpson's Death Sweeps Around The World
The former NFL star was acquitted of double murder in the "trial of the century" in 1995, before later being found liable for the deaths. He was then imprisoned for armed robbery and kidnapping.
Sport IW
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Chelsea 6-0 Everton: How Cole Palmer saw off Noni Madueke and Nicholas Jackson in Chelsea's 'daft' penalty spat
Cole Palmer and Mauricio Pochettino have both reiterated that the Chelsea midfielder is the team's penalty taker after a "daft" spat with Nicolas Jackson and Noni Madueke.
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Gary Neville: Erik ten Hag's Man Utd future largely depends on winning the FA Cup
Erik ten Hag's Manchester United future is now "largely dependent" on the FA Cup, says Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville after watching the latest below-par performance from his former side.
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Chelsea Women: Why Emma Hayes' legacy is facing toughest examination yet
Chelsea have hit a stumbling block. Another trophy has slipped from their grasp. The Conti Cup was first to fall, now FA Cup dreams have met a similar fate. The fairytale ending up in smoke.
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Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk: WBC president explains why the Pope signed and blessed heavyweight championship belt
We knew the Tyson Fury versus Oleksandr Usyk heavyweight world title fight was attracting worldwide attention. We didn't realise that stretched all the way to the Vatican!
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Jofra Archer: England bowler may not be able to cope with any fresh injury problems
England bowler Jofra Archer admits he may not be able to cope with any fresh injury problems, revealing "I don't know if I have another stop-start year in me".
Stuff We Like
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Our Five Favourite Twists In Cinema
While many films leave a lasting impression with their compelling characters and breath-taking visuals, it's the unexpected twists that truly elevate the cinematic experience. From jaw-dropping revelations to mind-bending plot turns, here's five of our favourites:
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Five Incredible Desserts From Around The World
From delicate pastries to indulgent cakes, desserts come in countless varieties, each reflecting the unique flavours and traditions of its place of origin. Let's embark on a delectable journey around the world to explore five incredible desserts that are sure to tantalize your senses:
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Our Five Favourite Time-Travel Movies
From altering the course of history to exploring the consequences of our actions, time travel films offer a unique blend of science fiction, adventure, and philosophical exploration. While there are countless movies that delve into the intricacies of time travel, here are five of the best that have stood the test of time and continue to mesmerize audiences around the world:
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Five Ways To Make It Feel Like Summer At Home
With the weather not being so great right now, those of us hoping for some warmer and milder skies can find plenty of ways to bring the spirit of summer indoors. Here are five creative ideas to infuse your home with the vibrant energy of the brighter season:
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Five Hilarious Films You've Probably Never Seen
If you're tired of rewatching the same old movies and craving some fresh laughs, look no further. Here are five hilarious films that may have flown under your radar but are guaranteed to tickle your funny bone:
Lifestyle
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Our Five Favourite Twists In Cinema
While many films leave a lasting impression with their compelling characters and breath-taking visuals, it's the unexpected twists that truly elevate the cinematic experience. From jaw-dropping revelations to mind-bending plot turns, here's five of our favourites:
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Five Incredible Desserts From Around The World
From delicate pastries to indulgent cakes, desserts come in countless varieties, each reflecting the unique flavours and traditions of its place of origin. Let's embark on a delectable journey around the world to explore five incredible desserts that are sure to tantalize your senses:
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Lighten the Technology Overload
In this fast-paced technological world it's easy to feel intimidated and over-whelmed. So we sent James Forryan to speak to Richard Long of Absolute Solutions about keeping up to date and protected in the cyber world
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Bucket List Travel Experiences
Many of us dream of the opportunity to tick off travel experiences that are on our wish list, here Lisa de Silva explores ideas to help create and refine the perfect trip of a lifetime
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Our Five Favourite Time-Travel Movies
From altering the course of history to exploring the consequences of our actions, time travel films offer a unique blend of science fiction, adventure, and philosophical exploration. While there are countless movies that delve into the intricacies of time travel, here are five of the best that have stood the test of time and continue to mesmerize audiences around the world:
Isle of Wight Sport
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MAN v FAT Football Coming To Isle Of Wight
A six-a-side football programme that has already helped more than 6,000 men across the UK tackle obesity is set to kick-off on the Isle of Wight this month.
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Cash Boost For Shanklin Football Club
Shanklin Football Club has received a cash boost to make improvements on and off the pitch.
SKY NEWS
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Mark Menzies MP gives up Tory whip amid investigation into claims he misused campaign funds
An MP has lost the Conservative Party whip while newspaper claims about alleged misuse of campaign funds are investigated.
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Modern slavery helpline receives record number of calls in 2023, report finds
Calls made to an anti-slavery helpline have reached a record high, with the number of potential victims in the care sector rising by almost a third.
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Dozens arrested and thousands contacted after scammer site taken offline
Dozens of people around the world have been arrested after police disrupted a UK-founded website scamming victims on an industrial scale.
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Warwick Davis's wife Samantha dies aged 53
Samantha Davis, the wife of Star Wars and Harry Potter actor Warwick Davis, has died aged 53.
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Lords delay Rwanda bill to next week in blow to Rishi Sunak's agenda
The House of Lords has delayed the passing of the government's Rwanda bill until next week - in a blow to Rishi Sunak's attempts to get planes off the ground deporting illegal migrants to the country.
Local Community News
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Wight Aviation Museum Donates Historical Souvenir To Island Collection
Helen Blake, Chairperson of Wight Aviation Museum (WAM), presented Gavin Stride of Island Collection with a picture of Pauline Gower and Dorothy Spicer with their Spartan Aircraft called “Helen of Troy” this week.
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Isle of Wight Heroes Con Unleashes Most Extensive Line-Up To Date
For the third consecutive year IW-Heroes Con will take place on the Star Wars anniversary — May the 4th.
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Local Businesses Solve Sight For Wight Car Park Problem
Leading companies in the Island’s construction industry have come together to provide a new car park for Sight for Wight, the independent charity providing information and support to visually impaired Islanders.
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Business Event Set To Provide Insider Knowledge For Island Business Owners
AN INNOVATIVE upcoming event will offer Island companies access to a slew of successful business leaders.
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Still Time To Apply For Isle Of Wight Foundation Grant Money
Time is running out to apply for a 2024 grant from Island Roads’ Isle of Wight Foundation.
VIDEO
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Seeing Iranian missile fuel tank up close makes claims that attack on Israel was symbolic seem absurd
When the first pictures of downed Iranian rockets emerged on Sunday morning, they didn't look real.
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Lebanon at a crossroads as it awaits Israel's response to Iran - with fears growing revenge will trigger 'bigger war'
Lebanon is balanced as though on an earthquake faultline right now - whatever Israel decides to do next will have massive repercussions throughout the entire region.
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Are we heading for World War Three? Experts give their verdicts
In a world that has grown more dangerous in recent years, the nightmare scenario of a Third World War is in the public consciousness.
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Royal Mail owner International Distribution Services rejects Daniel Kretinsky takeover but another bid is being explored
The owner of Royal Mail has rejected an attempt by its biggest shareholders to take over the business but another bid is in the works.
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Section 21s: Almost one million renters given no-fault evictions since Tories promised to scrap them
Almost one million private renters in England have been handed no-fault evictions since the Conservative government promised to abolish them, new data has shown.
Things To Make And Try
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February Fiction to Enjoy this Month
As the year fully gets into its stride, why not immerse yourself in a new yarn from this selection of great offerings…
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The Wizard of Oz a 'Visual Feast'
There’s no place like Mayflower Theatre when it comes to putting on a production to wow audiences. And this adaption of The Wizard of Oz, fresh from The London Palladium, is no exception.
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A Circular Walk to Woodside Beach
This is one in a series of five walks, by Wootton Bridge Parish Council, designed to help you explore some of Wootton Bridge’s history and beautiful surroundings.
Hidden Island
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Win A Steak & Lobster Share Board With Wine For Two At Catch Seafood Bar & Grill
We've got a great chance for you to win this exceptionally delicious treat for two worth £160* at this beautiful restaurant on Ryde's coastline!
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Win A Bottle Of Highweald Ghyll Valley
We're delighted to offer THREE bottles of this beautiful sparkling wine courtesy of Highweald Wine Of England - for April it's a lovely Ghyll Valley white...
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NEW: Win A Weekend Pass For Two To Cowes Fringe Festival
We've got a weekend pass for two to the return of this fantastic Island festival this Spring...
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Win A Pair Of Tickets To Oasis V Blur Night
We've got TWO pairs of tickets up for grabs to this fab 90s battle of Brit Pop - have a go at our random draw to win!
- Goddards Brewery Scoops Four Top Industry Awards At International Competition
- Briddlesford Road Crash Results In Two Taken To Hospital
- Isle Of Wight MP Extolls Virtues Of Joint Emergency Service Officers For Isle Of Wight
- Island Labour Announces Parliamentary Candidates As Quigley Vows To 'Take Fight' To Bob Seely
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Goddards Brewery Scoops Four Top Industry Awards At International Competition
Island-based brewery Goddards is celebrating after scooping four top accolades at the prestigious London Beer Competition, which took place last month.
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Briddlesford Road Crash Results In Two Taken To Hospital
A crash involving two vehicles in the outskirts of Newport this morning has resulted two people being injured.
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Isle Of Wight MP Extolls Virtues Of Joint Emergency Service Officers For Isle Of Wight
Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely says he is looking at joint funding for local emergency services in a move to improve efficiency.
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Island Labour Announces Parliamentary Candidates As Quigley Vows To 'Take Fight' To Bob Seely
Island Labour has announced the selection of their Parliamentary Candidates for the much anticipated General Election, which will see the island divided into two constituencies.