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Local News

Transition to new Cowes Enterprise College building begins in September

Transition to new Cowes Enterprise College building begins in September

The transition period for the move to the new building at Cowes Enterprise College will begin in September, according to the new Chair of the Governing Body Rachael Fidler.
Lottie to see her new space for the first time

Lottie to see her new space for the first time

Niton youngster Lottie Rann will get the first look at her new space on Saturday, having spent months in a mainland children's rehabilitation unit.
Bardon Vectis Asphalt Plans Approved

Bardon Vectis Asphalt Plans Approved

The decision was made by a planning officer under delegated powers yesterday (16 May)
Inquest opens into death of man at Alum Bay

Inquest opens into death of man at Alum Bay

The inquest has opened into the death of a man whose body was found at the foot of cliffs at Alum Bay on Wednesday.
Inquest: Shanklin man found by dog walker

Inquest: Shanklin man found by dog walker

The body of a Shanklin man was found by a dog walker, an inquest opening has heard.
Crime doesn't pay as Hampshire Police seize £3.3m

Crime doesn't pay as Hampshire Police seize £3.3m

Police have almost doubled the amount of money claimed back from criminals using the Proceeds of Crime Act in the past year, compared to the previous year.
Fire crews called to Albany prison

Fire crews called to Albany prison

Fire crews have been called to Albany prison, after getting reports of smoke coming from the roof.
Blast Off Hopes For Newport Bar Manager In Lynx Space Competition

Blast Off Hopes For Newport Bar Manager In Lynx Space Competition

A Newport bar manager is preparing for the next stage of a competition that could see him win a trip to space.
Police Commissioner set to appoint assistant on the Isle of Wight

Police Commissioner set to appoint assistant on the Isle of Wight

The search has begun for an Isle of Wight representative to work with Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Hayes.
Channel Rowers Set To Raise Charity Cash

Channel Rowers Set To Raise Charity Cash

The all-women Wight Crew are preparing to leaver Dover in June.

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National News

Man Killed In Suspected Gas Explosion At House

Man Killed In Suspected Gas Explosion At House

Mon, 20 May 2013 1:56AM
Madeleine Suspects 'Not Fully Investigated'

Madeleine Suspects 'Not Fully Investigated'

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:55AM
Arsenal Win Secures Champions League Qualification

Arsenal Win Secures Champions League Qualification

Sun, 19 May 2013 9:34PM
Five People Injured After Gas Explosion

Five People Injured After Gas Explosion

Sun, 19 May 2013 6:58PM
Philpott Deaths: Mairead To Appeal Sentence

Philpott Deaths: Mairead To Appeal Sentence

Sun, 19 May 2013 6:55PM
Euro Tax 'To Decimate Pensions', Report Says

Euro Tax 'To Decimate Pensions', Report Says

Sun, 19 May 2013 6:32PM
British Skier Dies In French Alps Fall

British Skier Dies In French Alps Fall

Sun, 19 May 2013 5:47PM
Caernarfon: Plane Crash Leaves One Dead

Caernarfon: Plane Crash Leaves One Dead

Sun, 19 May 2013 4:49PM
Morecambe And Wise Honoured With Blue Plaque

Morecambe And Wise Honoured With Blue Plaque

Sun, 19 May 2013 4:16PM
Yeovil Clinch Promotion To Championship

Yeovil Clinch Promotion To Championship

Sun, 19 May 2013 4:05PM
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