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Saturday Sporting Action
Cold weather affects some games.
Car Fire In Freshwater *ud 10:15*
Water on the roads became icy.
Council's High Court Battle Cost The Taxpayer Nearly £200k
A high court battle, which ruled the Isle of Wight Council broke the law over changes to its adult social care policy, cost the taxpayer nearly £200k.
Man Escapes From Burning Cowes Home
A man's been taken to hospital after he escaped from a burning house in Cowes this morning (Friday).
Big Freeze But Will It Snow?
Freezing conditions are gripping the Isle of Wight and they look set to continue into the weekend.
Sandmen Snowmen To Gather On Shanklin Beach
Gift to Nature event makes up for the Island's (usual) lack of snow.
Tories Commit To Parking Charges Freeze
The Island's ruling Conservatives say they won't increase parking charges in April.
**VIDEO**Green Skills Volunteers Make Art From Woodland Finds
The work will go on display outside the Foyer in Ryde later this month.
Liz Earle Plans Expansion: 500 Jobs
More than 500 jobs could be created on the Isle of Wight at beauty company Liz Earle.
Four Released One Re-bailed In Nettles Murder Investigation
Four men arrested on suspicion of murdering missing island teenager Damien Nettles have been released with no further action. One other has been re-bailed.
Police Investigate Possible Air Rifle Attack On Islandline Train
British Transport Police are investigating after reports of a possible air rifle attack on an Islandline train last night (Wednesday).
Keep Warm, keep well, says NHS
As the cold snap continues across the Isle of Wight homeowners are being urged to check on the vulnerable and elderly.
Shanklin Bridge To Close For Maintenance
A footbridge in Shanklin will be closed for five days later this month for maintenance and repairs.
Big Screen Success For Young Island Producer
A 16 year old music production student on the Isle of Wight will hear his work on a star studded film being released later this year.
Plans For A New Town?
It appears a new town has been invented on the Isle of Wight.
Hike In Cost For Blue Badges
People applying for the Isle of Wight’s Blue Badge parking scheme have seen fees rise from £2 to £10.
Bestival Goes Wild For Orbital
The first big act and fancy dress theme for Bestival have been revealed.
Primary School Has A 'Wheelie' Good Idea
A primary school on the Isle of Wight is taking advantage of the new wheelie bins.
Island Water Bills See Biggest Rise
Households on the Isle of Wight are set to see another increase in their utility bills with Southern Water announcing the largest rise in the country.
Wightlink Passengers Hit With £10 Admin Fee
Passengers using Wightlink car ferries are being hit with a massive hike in fares.
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National News
Man Arrested Over Pensioner's 'Savage' Murder
A man has been arrested by police investigating the murder of retired schoolteacher Betty Yates in Worcestershire.
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Heathrow Cancels Flights As Snow Moves In
Hundreds of flights from Heathrow and a string of sporting events have been cancelled, as the first of what is predicted to be heavy snow begins to fall across the country.
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Syria: Russia And China Veto UN Resolution
A UN Security Council resolution over ongoing violence in Syria has been vetoed by Russia and China, after angry crowds of protesters attempted to storm the Syrian embassy in London.
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World
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Egypt: Four Killed In Clashes With Police
Four people have died in renewed clashes between police and demonstrators in Egypt over the football riot in which dozens of fans lost their lives.
US Jobs Rise Boosts Hopes For World Economy
The global economy received a boost after better-than-expected US jobs figures pushed the Dow Jones stock market index to its highest level since before the 2008 financial crisis.
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Syria Clashes: Homs Death Toll 'Soars To 350'
The death toll from shelling by Syrian security forces in the city of Homs has soared to almost 350, an opposition member has told Sky News.
Bloodshed And Danger 'A Way Of Life' In Homs
Nobody really gets used to, it but the inhabitants of the city have become finely attuned to subtle changes.
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Bradley Manning Faces WikiLeaks Court Martial
The US Army has confirmed that Bradley Manning, the US soldier charged with passing thousands of secret documents to WikiLeaks, will face court martial and the risk of life imprisonment.
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Showbiz
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Madonna Dedicates Super Bowl Show To Dad
Madonna has dedicated her performance at this year's Super Bowl to her father, saying appearing at the event is a "Midwestern girl's dream".
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Anger Over 'Distasteful' Steve Jobs Advert
A Taiwanese advertisement has caused outrage with fans of Steve Jobs for impersonating him in the afterlife enjoying an Android tablet.
TV Star Roseanne Barr In Bid For White House
American TV actress Roseanne Barr has announced she is running for the Green Party's presidential nomination.
Cancer Forces Troggs Star Reg Presley To Quit
The Troggs frontman Reg Presley has told fans he has lung cancer and has decided to leave the band.
Miquita Oliver Bankrupt After Unpaid Tax Bill
TV presenter Miquita Oliver faces bankruptcy after she failed to pay a tax bill of more than £170,000, according to a firm of accountants.
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Sport
England Beat Scotland At Murrayfield
England have beaten Scotland 13-6 in their opening match at the Six Nations.
Premier League Round-Up
Arsenal kick-started their challenge for a top four finish in the Premier League with a 7-1 win over Blackburn.
Scottish Cup 5th Round
Celtic moved a step closer to a league and cup domestic treble after reaching the quarter-finals of the Scottish Cup.
Pakistan On Top In 3rd Test
Pakistan took charge of the third test against England after a century by Younis Khan on day two in Dubai.
Cavendish Prepares For Team Sky Debut
Mark Cavendish is preparing for his first race for Team Sky.
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Videos
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Madonna Dedicates Super Bowl Show To Dad
Madonna has dedicated her performance at this year's Super Bowl to her father, saying appearing at the event is a "Midwestern girl's dream".
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Syria: Russia And China Veto UN Resolution
A UN Security Council resolution over ongoing violence in Syria has been vetoed by Russia and China, after angry crowds of protesters attempted to storm the Syrian embassy in London.
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Colosseum Shut As Heavy Snowfall Hits Rome
The first major snowfall in Rome for 26 years has led to the closure of the world-famous Colosseum over fears that tourists could slip on the icy ruins.
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Anger Over 'Distasteful' Steve Jobs Advert
A Taiwanese advertisement has caused outrage with fans of Steve Jobs for impersonating him in the afterlife enjoying an Android tablet.
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£1m Portas Contest To Breathe Life Into Towns
Towns are being offered a slice from a £1m pot to come up with ideas for reviving their high streets.
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Island Games
Carnival Crowds For Island Games Ceremony
Thousands of spectators took to the streets of Ryde for the official opening ceremony of the 2011 Natwest Island Games.
Sotherton pulls out of Island Games
Former Olympic medallist Kelly Sotherton has pulled out of the Isle of Wight's team for the 2011 Island Games.
Chris Browning's 2011 Island Games Blog
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