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Top Gun Director 'Had Brain Cancer'

Mon, 20 August 2012 5:42PM

British film-maker Tony Scott leapt to his death after discovering he had inoperable brain cancer, according to reports.

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Local News

Assistant Commissioner will 'canvas' Island opinion

Assistant Commissioner will 'canvas' Island opinion

The new Assistant Police and Crime Commissioner for the Isle of Wight says she'll work hard to find out what Islanders want from their police force.
Two car collision in Binstead

Two car collision in Binstead

One person has been taken to hospital after a two car collision in Binstead.
Housing provider to tackle Island unemployment

Housing provider to tackle Island unemployment

Isle of Wight housing provider Spectrum is extending a scheme which aims to get people back into work.
Future flood risks to be discussed in Yarmouth

Future flood risks to be discussed in Yarmouth

A drop-in session highlighting future flood risks to Yarmouth will be held tomorrow (Wednesday).
New Hambrough chef promises creativity

New Hambrough chef promises creativity

The new head chef of the Hambrough says he wants to bring his own style and flair to the Ventnor hotel.
National final for Island golfer

National final for Island golfer

An Island golfer is targeting success in the national final of a Prince's Trust tournament.
Helicopter search for stolen car suspect

Helicopter search for stolen car suspect

The police helicopter assisted in the search for a person seen running from a suspected stolen car last night (Monday).
Bon Jovi provide festival finale

Bon Jovi provide festival finale

It was the song everyone was waiting for - Bon Jovi's Livin' on a Prayer - which brought the curtain down on this year's Isle of Wight Festival.
Education worse than we realised - Richard Priest

Education worse than we realised - Richard Priest

The councillor responsible for education on the Island has admitted the new administration didn't realise the situation was so bad.
First World War projectiles found at Osborne House

First World War projectiles found at Osborne House

Two First World War artillery shells were removed by bomb disposal experts from Osborne House today (Monday).