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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.
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Island News
FIFTH OF WORKFORCE MADE REDUNDANT
Just days after announcing a record contract an Island firm has laid off staff.
THIRD MULTI-MILLION POUND ANNOUNCEMENT FOR EAST COWES FIRM
A third major announcement has been made by East Cowes firm GKN.
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PRODIGY TO HEADLINE SUNDAY AT THE BESTIVAL
The Prodigy have been confirmed to headline Sunday night at this year's Bestival.
ISLAND FIRST IN THE SOUTH TO SCREEN UNDER 50'S
Women under 50 on the Island are the first in the south to be offered breast screening.
FIRE AT ST MARY'S HOSPITAL
Investigations are expected to resume today (Thursday) into a fire at St Mary's Hospital.
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Isle of Wight Sport
WEEKEND OF DEFEATS FOR ISLAND SIDES
All four of the Island's Wessex League teams suffered defeats this weekend.
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PRESSURE OFF FOR PLAY-OFF BOUND RAIDERS
Wightlink Raiders director, Steve Price, says everything is 'easier' ahead of this weekend's double-header.
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SILVER SUCCESS FOR ISLAND ROWER
Islander, Roger Prowse, is celebrating a silver medal at the CRASH-B World Indoor Rowing Championships.
FIRST FOR LOCAL SPORT
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National News
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Man, 64, 'Tormented To Death By Yobs'
A 64-year-old man with learning difficulties was "tormented to death" by yobs who hounded him for a decade, neighbours have claimed.
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BA Worker Charged With Planning Terror Attack
A British Airways computer expert accused of offering to take advantage of cabin crew strikes to plan a terror plot has appeared in court.
Iraq War Memorial Wall Re-Dedicated In UK
A memorial wall built in Basra to honour 179 people killed in the Iraq war has been re-dedicated in the UK in a special service.
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World
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Millions In Zimbabwe Face Hunger Crisis
The International Red Cross has launched an urgent appeal for funding in response to a new hunger crisis in Zimbabwe.
Former Bosnian Leader Bailed On War Charges
A former Bosnian president who was arrested at Heathrow over war crime allegations has been granted bail by the High Court.
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'Mistaken Identity' In Kidnapped Boy Case
A Pakistani government minister says he "made a mistake" in telling Sky News the British boy kidnapped in Pakistan had been found.
Police And Protesters Clash In Greece Strikes
Greek police have clashed with demonstrators as more than 10,000 march in Athens as part of nationwide strikes that have crippled public transport, schools and hospitals.
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British 'Spy' Reporter Released By Hamas
A British reporter accused of spying for Israel has been released by Hamas and expelled from Gaza.
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Showbiz
Pink Floyd Win Download Royalty Battle
Pink Floyd have won a ruling at the High Court barring record company EMI selling single downloads from their concept albums.
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Bruni: 'I Had To Marry Sarkozy In A Hurry'
French first lady Carla Bruni has told Sky News that she had to marry Nicolas Sarkozy quickly to appease public opinion in the country.
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Exclusive: Watch The New Robin Hood Trailer
Sky.com has teamed up with Universal International Pictures to bring you the exclusive trailer to Ridley Scott's new movie Robin Hood.
Overdose Kills Eighties Pin-up Corey Haim
Actor Corey Haim has died from an apparent overdose at the age of 38, according to US police.
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'Dull' Phantom Sequel Gets World Premiere
Andrew Lloyd Webber was surrounded by celebrity fans at the world premiere of his follow-up to The Phantom Of The Opera.
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Sport
Man Utd Into Champs League Qtr Finals
Manchester United are through to the Champions League quarter finals after Wayne Rooney scored twice in a 4-0 win against AC Milan at Old Trafford
Onions Out Of 1st Test v Bangladesh
One of England's Ashes heroes, Graham Onions, is out of the first test in Bangladesh.
Redundancies And Wage Cuts At Portsmouth FC
The administrators of Portsmouth FC have made 85 staff redundant, while some of the club's star players have offered to take wage cuts.
Brawn Backs Schumacher
Mercedes Team Principal Ross Brawn is confident Michael Schumacher will perform well on his return to Formula one when the season gets underway this weekend.
UK Team Chasing 5 Medals At Indoors
UK Athletics Head Coach Charles van Commenee says the team are chasing five medals at the World Indoor Championships, which begin in Doha on Friday.
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Videos
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Millions In Zimbabwe Face Hunger Crisis
The International Red Cross has launched an urgent appeal for funding in response to a new hunger crisis in Zimbabwe.
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Rail Workers Back Strikes In Union Ballot
The threat of Easter train travel disruption is looming after the RMT union said a ballot of Network Rail maintenance workers showed 77% supported strike action.
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Bruni: 'I Had To Marry Sarkozy In A Hurry'
French first lady Carla Bruni has told Sky News that she had to marry Nicolas Sarkozy quickly to appease public opinion in the country.
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High Roller Beats The House Of Cards Record
The world's largest casino has been rebuilt - as the world's largest-ever house of cards.
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Man, 64, 'Tormented To Death By Yobs'
A 64-year-old man with learning difficulties was "tormented to death" by yobs who hounded him for a decade, neighbours have claimed.