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Isle of Wight News
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Police Assistant Chief Constable: "We All Need To Follow The Rules To Stay At Home Wherever We Can'
Hampshire Constabulary's Assistant Police Chief Constable is thanking residents on the Isle of Wight for their support during lockdown - but is urging people to continue to follow the rules.
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Ryde Sinkhole Repairs Will Take 'Several Weeks'
Work to repair Ryde's sinkhole will take 'several weeks' according to Southern Water.
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Work Starts On Council's Multi-Million Pound Branstone Farm Development
Work has begun to demolish redundant farm buildings at the Isle of Wight Council's former Branstone Farm Studies Centre at Apse Heath.
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Coronavirus: Isle Of Wight Case Numbers Surpass 6,000
The Isle of Wight has recorded more than 6,000 cases of coronavirus since the start of the pandemic.
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Football Golf Could Come To Isle Of Wight's Tapnell Farm Park
Football golf could be coming to Tapnell Farm Park.
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Ryde Man Recovering From 'Life-Changing' Strokes Walks Wight
An Islander who's recovering from two 'life-changing' strokes is walking the Wight in 92 days.
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More Homes Wanted In Wootton Housing Development
Additional houses are wanted in a Wootton housing development.
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Coronavirus: Further Two Deaths At Isle Of Wight Hospital
Another two people have died at the Isle of Wight's Hospital.
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Isle Of Wight Redundancies At Wind Turbine Firm Vestas
Around 10 Isle of Wight employees have lost their jobs as part of changes at firm Vestas.
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"Devastated" - Isle Of Wight's East Dene To Close
A popular Isle of Wight venue is to close its doors permanently at the end of the week.
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Schools Won't Reopen After February Half-Term, Prime Minister Confirms
Isle of Wight schools will not reopen after the February half-term, the Prime Minister has announced.
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Reports Of Crash Outside St Mary's Hospital
There are reports of a crash outside St Mary's Hospital this afternoon (Wednesday).
Isle of Wight Sport
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Cash Boost For Shanklin Football Club
Shanklin Football Club has received a cash boost to make improvements on and off the pitch.
SKY NEWS
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COVID-19: Tory MP who said NHS figures were being 'manipulated' refuses to apologise
A Tory MP who told anti-vaccination campaigners to "persist" in protesting lockdown and that NHS capacity figures were being "manipulated" to exaggerate the scale of the pandemic, has refused to apologise for his remarks.
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COVID-19: Number of positive tests in England down 17% to lowest number since 23 December, Test and Trace figures show
The number of people who tested positive for COVID-19 in England is down 17% and is at its lowest level since the week to 23 December, new Test and Trace figures show.
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COVID-19: EU eyes UK vaccine supply as AstraZeneca row deepens
A senior EU official has suggested coronavirus vaccines produced in the UK should be shared with the bloc, as its supply comes under pressure.
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COVID-19: PM's trip to Scotland deemed 'non-essential' by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon
Boris Johnson is flying into a storm of protest with a visit to Scotland that First Minister Nicola Sturgeon claims is not an essential journey.
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Lockdown is beginning to slow COVID-19 but not in all areas
Lockdown is beginning to slow the spread of the virus, but not in all areas, new research has confirmed.
VIDEO
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COVID-19: EU eyes UK vaccine supply as AstraZeneca row deepens
A senior EU official has suggested coronavirus vaccines produced in the UK should be shared with the bloc, as its supply comes under pressure.
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Sahara desert: Rare snowfall leaves extraordinary pattern on sand dunes
Snow has fallen in the Sahara desert after temperatures dropped to -3C (27F).
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Holocaust Memorial Day: National landmarks bathed in purple light to remember the dead
National landmarks have been bathed in purple light and people lit candles in their windows to remember the millions of Jewish people killed in the Holocaust.
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COVID-19: PM's trip to Scotland deemed 'non-essential' by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon
Boris Johnson is flying into a storm of protest with a visit to Scotland that First Minister Nicola Sturgeon claims is not an essential journey.
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COVID-19: Boris Johnson says he hopes to reopen schools from 8 March
Boris Johnson has said he hopes it will be safe to reopen schools in England from 8 March, as the prime minister revealed to MPs when he intends to set out his plan for easing lockdown.
ENTERTAINMENT
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Kate Moss and daughter Lila star in Paris catwalk show together
She is one of the most famous supermodels in the world, and in recent years her daughter has been following in her catwalk footsteps.
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Carey Mulligan receives apology for review that made her feel she was 'not hot enough'
Hollywood entertainment magazine Variety has apologised to Carey Mulligan for "insensitive language" in a review that seemed to question whether her looks were right for the role of a femme fatale out for revenge against sexual predators.
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COVID-19: CCTV at Rita Ora's lockdown party was switched off, police say
CCTV cameras had been switched off at the Notting Hill restaurant where singer Rita Ora held her lockdown birthday party to avoid her celebrity guests being filmed, police say.
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'I'm exactly where I need to be': Pamela Anderson marries her bodyguard
Pamela Anderson has spoken of how happy she is following her Christmas Eve wedding to her bodyguard.
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Oscar-winning actress Cloris Leachman dies aged 94
Actress Cloris Leachman has died in California at the age of 94.
SPORT
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Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez: Callum Smith explains the harsh truth about fighting Mexican phenom
Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez ripped away Callum Smith's world super-middleweight title and his undefeated record, and established himself as the world's No 1 fighter. This is Smith's painful recollection of a chastening experience...
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Tokyo 2020: Helen Glover, double Olympic rowing champion, targets rescheduled Games
Double Olympic champion Helen Glover says a desire to break down barriers for athletes returning to sport following pregnancy is motivation to compete at the rescheduled Tokyo 2020 Games.
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Rory McIlroy relishing Torrey Pines return and early look at US Open venue at Farmers Insurance Open
Rory McIlroy is looking forward to an early opportunity to test himself on this year's US Open venue when he returns to the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines.
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Jose Mourinho: Tottenham boss criticises offside rule change in wake of Man City vs Aston Villa controversy
Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho says it's not "fair" that the Premier League has told referees to alter their interpretation of the offside rule midway through the season.
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Derek Chisora and Joseph Parker welcome fresh talks about rescheduled fight after spider bite scuppered showdown
Derek Chisora and Joseph Parker have expressed their desire for fresh talks about a rescheduled fight after a spider bite scuppered their heavyweight showdown.
Recipes
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Pumpkin and Potato Soup Recipe
Warm up this winter with a steaming bowl of this hearty homemade soup.
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Recipe: Spicy Barbecue Sizzlers
Some like it hot, so sizzle your ribs and chicken with these BBQ sauces. I hope you find these recipes melt-in-your-mouth incredible!
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Recipe: Gin and Tonic Cake
This cake is moist and zingy with an added kick, thanks to the classic flavours of a G&T. It makes the perfect birthday cake for the gin and tonic lover in your life.
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RECIPE: Lemon Fairy Cakes
These pretty cupcakes have a delicate lemon flavoured sponge with strawberry buttercream icing. They’re ideal for the kids to enjoy at home while the lockdown continues!
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Bubble and Squeak Recipe: Quarantine cooking
If, like us, you’re trying to use up as many leftovers as possible, you’ll love this recipe for Bubble and Squeak, using leftover veg from your Sunday roast. Serve it with eggs and bacon for breakfast the following morning, or freeze for use at a later date.
Things To Make And Try
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TV Drama You'll Want To Watch This Winter
There's plenty of TV drama to get stuck in to while we're indoors this winter. Here's our list of what's on and when.
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Book Review: You Should Have Known, By Jean Hanff Korelitz. Now re-made as HBO thriller, The Undoing
Over Christmas, due to the lack of a Sky subscription and the need to find out what was getting everyone so worked up in the office, I devoured the book behind HBO's latest television thriller, The Undoing.
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How to entertain the kids during lockdown
Want to keep the kids entertained during lockdown? Hanna Prince offers some suggestions with these family-friendly indoor activities.
Features
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Five Great Presents for Him this Christmas (and Five for Her)
Looking for something special for your other half this Christmas? Check out our picks for the festive season, as well as a few for yourself...
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Ten Great Bargains You Can Pick Up For Black Friday
Looking for some great discounts ahead of Black Friday? Amazon are offering deals on a range of products all week until Monday November 30 - here's our picks for you...
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Cycling the Island
Earlier in the year, I switched over from a manual bike to an electric, not really knowing what to expect.
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Ten Items Great For The Home During Lockdown
With another lockdown currently upon us, it's not particularly nice having to stay at home all the time. But there's no need to live in discomfort, with plenty of options to enhance your home, especially as winter approaches. Here's our picks to get the perfect set-up...
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Ten Great Christmas Presents For the Kids This Year
Can you believe it's nearly Christmas?! And after the year it's been, it seems like we all deserve a treat. Here's our picks for the best gifts on offer for your children this year...
Hidden Island
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FREE EVENT: Boost your Wellbeing in 2021
We're living in a time when our wellbeing is more important than before - but how can you help your own mind to feel more positive?
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FREE EVENT: An Audience with John Hannam
For over 30 years he's interviewed the stars, including Charlton Heston, Ken Dodd, Bruce Forsyth and Alan Rickman. Now it's time for us to ask the questions...
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FOUR-WEEK FREE COURSE: Take Pro Photos on Smartphones
Learn how to take high-quality, professional standard pictures using iPhones or Android devices with this free course!
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Win An Amazon Echo for the New Year
Got a New Year's Resolution for 2021? Tell us what it is and be in with a chance to win a brand new Amazon Echo (4th Generation)!
