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Welcome to the Isle of Wight Radio News Centre

Isle of Wight Radio's news team keeps the Island up-to-date with the latest information - as it happens! As well as letting you know what's happening in the world, our small but dedicated team brings you the latest news from down your street and in your very own town.

Of course, we can't be everywhere all at once which means we're always really grateful for your updates. Our team of highly experienced journalists is waiting hear what matters to you - so if you've got a burning issue you think we should be covering, contact the Isle of Wight Radio News Centre by calling 01983 821777, the news hotline 01983 898969(24hrs) or email news@iwradio.co.uk

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Island News

APOLOGY AND ASSURANCE GIVEN TO LABOUR CANDIDATE

Assurances have been given to the Island's Labour candidate in the forthcoming general election that he won't have to resign from his job.

ATTEMPTED ROBBERY IN EAST COWES

Police are appealing for witnesses after an attempted robbery in East Cowes.

FISHERMAN RESCUED FROM SINKING BOAT

A fisherman's been rescued after his boat sank south of the Isle of Wight.

RACE FOR LIFE REINSTATED

Isle of Wight Radio can confirm that Cancer Research have reinstated their Race for Life on the Island.

Audio: HEATED MEETING OVER COUNCIL CUTS

There has been a heated exchange between voluntary organisations that look after vulnerable Islanders and the Isle of Wight Council.

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Isle of Wight Sport

MIDWEEK FOOTBALL PREVIEW

All four of the Island's senior sides take to the field on Tuesday evening.

STINGING DEFEAT FOR RAIDERS

The Wightlink Raiders were beaten 6-2 by the Bracknell Hornets on Saturday evening.

YACHTSMEN RISE TO THE OCCASION

Cowes Sports lifted themselves from the bottom of the Wessex Premier League on Saturday.

DOUBLE WIN FOR RAIDERS

The Wightlink Raiders made it three wins in a row with a double victory over the Chelmsford Chieftains this weekend.

NEWPORT MATCH LEAGUE LEADERS

Newport held top-of-the-table Bemerton Heath Harlequins to a goal-less draw on an important day of local football.

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National News

Britain Braced For More Wintry Weather

A fresh blast of wintry weather is set to hit Britain, bringing more snow and icy conditions, forecasters have warned.

MPs To Vote On Electoral Reform Proposals

MPs will vote today on proposals to hold a referendum on abandoning the first-past-the-post system for general elections.

Heathrow Crash: Fault 'Not Covered By Rules'

Safety requirements did not cover the ice problem which probably caused a plane to crash-land at Heathrow two years ago, according to an official report into the accident.

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World

Video: Troops Test Taliban In Countdown To Battle

British troops are flushing out Taliban fighters from farmland as they prepare for what may be the biggest battle in Afghanistan since 2001.

Ukraine Election Result Sparks Protest Fear

Ukraine's pro-Moscow presidential candidate Viktor Yanukovich has declared victory in the country's fiercely contested elections, sparking fears of a repeat of the country's Orange Revolution.

Video: Jackson Doctor Denies Manslaughter Charge

Michael Jackson's doctor has pleaded not guilty after being charged with involuntary manslaughter over the star's death.

Buried Alive Teen's Relatives Facing Jail

The father and grandfather of a girl who was allegedly buried alive because she made friends with boys are facing life in prison, according to Turkish judicial sources.

Ski Resort Avalanche Kills 17 Indian Soldiers

Seventeen soldiers have been killed following an avalanche at a ski resort in India.

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Showbiz

Brad And Angelina: 'We're Not Splitting Up'

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are not about to split up, according to legal statements issued by their lawyers.

Rock & Roll On Song At London Film Awards

Anne-Marie Duff and Andy Serkis have scooped the top honours at the Evening Standard British Film Awards in London.

Video: Alexandra Burke 'Scared' About Haiti Visit

Alexandra Burke has told Sky News she is 'nervous' and 'scared' about her visit to earthquake-hit Haiti.

Video: Haiti Single Is Number One In Download Charts

A Haiti relief charity single featuring a glittering cast of music stars has gone straight to number one in the music download charts on the day of its release in the shops.

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Sport

Warne Blasts Strauss For Test Withdrawal

Shane Warne thinks the decision to rest England captain Andrew Strauss for the upcoming Bangladesh test shows a lack of respect for test cricket.

Bolton Defender Cahill Out With Blood Clot

Bolton Wanderers defender Gary Cahill could be out for the rest of the season because of a blot clot in his arm.

Catalans Dragons Players Arrested After Brawl

Five players from rugby league team Catalans Dragons were arrested after a disturbance in Leeds which left two men injured.

Video: Hurricane-Hit City's Super Bowl Success

The New Orleans Saints have won their first Super Bowl in American Football, inspired by a city still rebuilding from the devastation of Hurricane Katrina five years ago.

Keane Backs Rio For England

England have three or four candidates who would make a good job of captaining the national side according to Roy Keane.

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Videos

Video: Jackson Doctor Denies Manslaughter Charge

Michael Jackson's doctor has pleaded not guilty after being charged with involuntary manslaughter over the star's death.

Video: Oz Sword Swallower Sets New World Record

An Australian street performer has set a Guinness World Record by swallowing 18 swords in one go.

Video: 'Burn' The Speculators, Says Top Economist

European governments should intervene in stock markets and "burn" the speculators, one of the world's leading economists has told Sky News.

Video: Hurricane-Hit City's Super Bowl Success

The New Orleans Saints have won their first Super Bowl in American Football, inspired by a city still rebuilding from the devastation of Hurricane Katrina five years ago.

Video: Alexandra Burke 'Scared' About Haiti Visit

Alexandra Burke has told Sky News she is 'nervous' and 'scared' about her visit to earthquake-hit Haiti.

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