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Isle of Wight News
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Red Funnel Announces Revised Timetable Following Weekend Service Disruption
Red Funnel has issued an update regarding its sailings this week, following a litany of issues which led to weekend crossing being disrupted or halted.
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Isle Of Wight's Green Impact Award Winners Revealed
The winners for the 2023 Isle of Wight Green Impact Awards have been announced.
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Amazon, Inheritance, TV License, O2 And Covid Scams Among Latest Warnings For Islanders
Trading Standards is reporting a mix of old and new scams for Islanders to be aware of this week.
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Habitual Isle Of Wight Shoplifter Handed Criminal Behaviour Order
An habitual Isle of Wight shoplifter has been handed a three year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) by Magistrates.
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Red Funnel Boss Apologises To Customers For Unacceptable Service
Fran Collins, the boss of Red Funnel, has apologised to passengers attempting to travel this weekend, after a litany of problems with its boats.
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Council Leader Labels Ventnor Undercliff Drive Proposals 'Foolish'
Reinstating the collapsed Undercliff Drive near Ventnor would be ‘foolish’, the Isle of Wight Council leader has said, following a further landslip in the area.
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Vacant Isle Of Wight Primary School Site To Be Transformed Into Houses
A former primary school on the Isle of Wight will be sold for £400,000 to make way for a potential 16 houses.
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Maritime Minister Discusses Future Of Shipping During Wightlink Visit
Wightlink welcomed Maritime Minister Lord Davies of Gower to its port in Portsmouth to discuss the company’s vision to reach net zero carbon emissions as soon as possible through powering its fleet with sustainable energy.
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Isle Of Wight School Term Dates For 2025 Revealed
Isle of Wight school term time dates for the year starting, September 2025 have been given the thumbs up.
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Isle Of Wight County Lines Networks Dismantled During Intensification Week
Fifteen County Lines drug-dealing networks — including Isle of Wight based ones — were dismantled and 64 arrests were made during an intensification week focused on tackling drug related harm and violence in our communities.
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Bembridge Open For Business During Improvement Work
Work to improve one of the main routes into Bembridge is to begin next week – but residents are reminded that the village remains open for business throughout the project.
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Lift For Isle Of Wight Taxi Drivers As Complaints Plummet To Five-Year Low
The number of complaints made against taxi drivers on the Isle of Wight reached a five-year low in 2023.
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Isle Of Wight Man Jailed For 15 Years For Rape And Coercive Controlling Behaviour
A 28 year-old man has been jailed for 15 years for coercive controlling behaviour and raping a 25 year-old woman at an address in Gosport.
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Ill-Fated Floating Bridge To Be Replaced
The troubled £3.5m Floating Bridge 6 will be replaced, the Isle of Wight Council last night (Thursday) announced.
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Open Days To Address Island's Specialist School Numbers
Drop-in sessions will be held for parents about proposals to increase the number of places at specialist schools on the Isle of Wight.
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Further £250,000 Could Be Sunk Into Isle Of Wight Chain Ferry
Another £250,000 could be spent to understand the future of an Isle of Wight chain ferry crossing.
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Isle Of Wight At Forefront Of Ground-Breaking New Two-Way Police Messaging Service
A ground-breaking new way for victims of crime to speak directly to the police officer handling their case has been successfully launched across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
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Three Arrested As Part Of £76m Luxury Care Home Raid With Isle Of Wight Links
Three people have been arrested as part of a £76m sting by the Serious Fraud Office into property developer the Carlauren Group — which purchased sites on the Isle of Wight, including King's House and the Ocean Hotel.
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Wootton GP Relocation Decision Slammed By Prominent Councillor
An Isle of Wight councillor has slammed the decision to permanently move a GP surgery out of Wootton as essentially a closure.
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Future Of Rew Valley Sports Centre In Limbo
An Isle of Wight sports centre could be leased for 125 years to a Ventnor school or face the threat of closure.
Entertainment
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Katie Price Declared Bankrupt For Second Time
Former glamour model Katie Price has been declared bankrupt for a second time over an unpaid tax bill of more than £750,000.
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Cockney Rebel Frontman Steve Harley Dies - Singer's 'Devastated' Family Pays Tribute
Steve Harley, best known for being the frontman of the rock group Cockney Rebel, has died at the age of 73.
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Glastonbury 2024 Line-Up Announced As Dua Lipa, Coldplay And Sza Revealed As Headliners
Dua Lipa, Coldplay and SZA will headline Glastonbury 2024, it has been announced.
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Succession, Happy Valley And Doctor Who Among BAFTA Memorable TV Moment Award Nominees
David Beckham, Succession's Brian Cox and a 13-year-old pianist are among the unlikely rivals who will go head-to-head in a fan-voted category at this year's TV BAFTAs.
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Gwyneth Paltrow On Wellness, Celebrity Menopause Criticism, And The Famous Vagina Candle: 'My Instincts Were Right'
Gwyneth Paltrow has told Sky News she feels a sense of "satisfaction" in knowing her "instincts were right."
Sport IW
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The Players: Scottie Scheffler fights off Xander Schauffele, Brian Harman and Wyndham Clark to defend title
Scottie Scheffler produced an incredible final-round comeback to pull clear of a star-studded leaderboard and successfully defend his title in a historic Sunday at The Players.
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Football's independent regulator will have power to settle ongoing row over financial distribution
Football’s independent regulator will have the power to settle the ongoing row over financial distribution between the Premier League and the EFL.
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Laura Kenny: Britain's most decorated female Olympian retires from cycling ahead of Paris 2024 Games
Laura Kenny, Britain's most decorated female Olympian, has announced her retirement from cycling just four months before the Paris 2024 Games.
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Nottingham Forest drop into Premier League relegation zone after four-point deduction for PSR breach
Nottingham Forest say they are "extremely disappointed and dismayed" at being handed a four-point deduction for breaching the Premier League's Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR).
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Premier League fixture changes: Bournemouth vs Man Utd on April 13 and Arsenal vs Aston Villa on April 14
Manchester United's trip to Bournemouth will now take place on Saturday April 13, while Arsenal's home clash with Aston Villa has been moved to Sunday April 14, with both fixtures live on Sky Sports.
Stuff We Like
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Five Feel-Good 80s Shows We'd Love To See Again
From heart-warming sitcoms to adventurous dramas, the 80s brought us a plethora of feel-good TV that continues to evoke nostalgia and fond memories. In an era of reboots and revivals, here are five feel-good 80s shows that we'd love to see again:
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Five Greatest Glastonbury Headliners
Glastonbury Festival, often dubbed as the crown jewel of the UK music scene, has played host to some of the most iconic musical acts of all time. Every year, hundreds of thousands of music lovers flock to the fields of Somerset to witness performances from a diverse range of artists across various genres. With this year's line-up now announced, here's five of our favourites over the years:
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Eight Epic Film Soundtracks We Could Listen To Forever
Film soundtracks have the remarkable ability to transport us to different worlds, evoke powerful emotions, and enhance the cinematic experience in profound ways. From sweeping orchestral scores to memorable pop anthems, the music of movies has a lasting impact on audiences long after the credits roll. Here's some which we could listen to forever:
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Five Favourite Films Which Won Best Picture
In the illustrious history of the Academy Awards, the Best Picture category has always been the pinnacle of cinematic achievement. Each year, the Oscars honour the finest films that have captivated audiences, pushed boundaries, and left an indelible mark on the landscape of cinema. Off the back of Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' this year, here are five Best Picture winners that have stood the test of time and continue to be celebrated for their excellence:
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Five Classic Biscuits You Could Eat A Whole Pack Of
Whether you enjoy them as a snack, dessert, or a guilty pleasure, there are certain biscuits that are so irresistibly delicious, you could easily devour an entire pack in one sitting. From childhood classics to sophisticated indulgences, here are five favourite biscuits that have a tendency to disappear faster than you can say "more please":
Lifestyle
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Five Feel-Good 80s Shows We'd Love To See Again
From heart-warming sitcoms to adventurous dramas, the 80s brought us a plethora of feel-good TV that continues to evoke nostalgia and fond memories. In an era of reboots and revivals, here are five feel-good 80s shows that we'd love to see again:
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Five Greatest Glastonbury Headliners
Glastonbury Festival, often dubbed as the crown jewel of the UK music scene, has played host to some of the most iconic musical acts of all time. Every year, hundreds of thousands of music lovers flock to the fields of Somerset to witness performances from a diverse range of artists across various genres. With this year's line-up now announced, here's five of our favourites over the years:
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Eight Epic Film Soundtracks We Could Listen To Forever
Film soundtracks have the remarkable ability to transport us to different worlds, evoke powerful emotions, and enhance the cinematic experience in profound ways. From sweeping orchestral scores to memorable pop anthems, the music of movies has a lasting impact on audiences long after the credits roll. Here's some which we could listen to forever:
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Five Favourite Films Which Won Best Picture
In the illustrious history of the Academy Awards, the Best Picture category has always been the pinnacle of cinematic achievement. Each year, the Oscars honour the finest films that have captivated audiences, pushed boundaries, and left an indelible mark on the landscape of cinema. Off the back of Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' this year, here are five Best Picture winners that have stood the test of time and continue to be celebrated for their excellence:
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Five Classic Biscuits You Could Eat A Whole Pack Of
Whether you enjoy them as a snack, dessert, or a guilty pleasure, there are certain biscuits that are so irresistibly delicious, you could easily devour an entire pack in one sitting. From childhood classics to sophisticated indulgences, here are five favourite biscuits that have a tendency to disappear faster than you can say "more please":
Isle of Wight Sport
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MAN v FAT Football Coming To Isle Of Wight
A six-a-side football programme that has already helped more than 6,000 men across the UK tackle obesity is set to kick-off on the Isle of Wight this month.
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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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Princess of Wales: A 'happy and smiling' Kate filmed out shopping with Prince William
The Princess of Wales has been filmed smiling and looking happy while out shopping with Prince William.
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'Treated like dogs': Russia recruiting thousands of Nepali men to fight in war on Ukraine
Around 2,000 Nepali men have been recruited by Russia to fight in its war against Ukraine, Sky News understands.
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HMRC accused of 'airbrushing' Loan Charge scandal amid calls for inquiry
Campaigners and MPs are calling for a parliamentary inquiry into the Loan Charge scandal – accusing HMRC of "airbrushing" its approach to a harsh tax crackdown linked to several suicides.
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'Historic moment for fans': Legislation to create football regulator
The government has announced its plan for an Independent Football Regulator (IFR) for the professional men's game.
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Rust armourer calls for new trial after involuntary manslaughter conviction
A weapons armourer on the film set of Rust has asked for a new involuntary manslaughter trial and to be released from prison.
Local Community News
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Lake Freemasons Help Foodbank To Wash Up
Steve Haines, Leader of Spithead Freemasons Lodge, based in Seaview, has chosen the foodbank as the charity for his year in office.
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Lake Pupils And Staff Thrilled As School Refurbishment Completed
A £670,000 investment to transform facilities at an Isle of Wight primary school has been completed.
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Isle Of Wight's Brightbulb Shortlisted For National Company Culture Award
Island based design, web and software agency, Brightbulb, has been announced as a national finalist at the 2024 UK Company Culture Awards.
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Isle Of Wight College Students Sailing Towards Successful Career In Tourism
Isle of Wight College students of Travel and Tourism got an insight into Wightlink’s operations at the start of a study day in Portsmouth.
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Isle Of Wight And Southampton Legends To Clash In Fundraising Football Match
Football fans on the Isle of Wight will be treated to an electrifying clash of the titans, as the Island's finest prepare to take on Southampton Legends in a fundraising contest.
VIDEO
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The seaside town where there are not enough homes to go around - and the rental market is broken
It's early on a Monday morning and the sliding doors to the office of Hastings Council haven't stopped moving backwards and forwards. This is where the homeless come in desperation.
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National Grid: Nearly £60bn energy grid upgrade needed to hit green target
Nearly £60bn is needed to build the British energy grid of the future in order to meet climate change mitigation milestones in just over 10 years, according to the National Grid.
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Princess of Wales: A 'happy and smiling' Kate filmed out shopping with Prince William
The Princess of Wales has been filmed smiling and looking happy while out shopping with Prince William.
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Russians uneasy as repression increases after unfair election extends Putin's rule
Now the three-day electoral spectacle is done - a shiny semblance of democracy, unfree, unfair and underpinned by Soviet-style repressions - what is next for Vladimir Putin and for the country he leads?
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Rishi Sunak 'not interested in Westminster politics' and insists party is 'united'
Rishi Sunak has said he is "not interested in Westminster politics" and insisted his party is "united" as he brushed off rumours of a plot to oust him.
Things To Make And Try
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February Fiction to Enjoy this Month
As the year fully gets into its stride, why not immerse yourself in a new yarn from this selection of great offerings…
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The Wizard of Oz a 'Visual Feast'
There’s no place like Mayflower Theatre when it comes to putting on a production to wow audiences. And this adaption of The Wizard of Oz, fresh from The London Palladium, is no exception.
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A Circular Walk to Woodside Beach
This is one in a series of five walks, by Wootton Bridge Parish Council, designed to help you explore some of Wootton Bridge’s history and beautiful surroundings.
Hidden Island
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Win A Sunday Lunch For Four And Wine At The Crown & Bear
To celebrate the re-branding of the Hungry Bear to the Crown & Bear Pub in Brading, we're giving one Hidden member the chance to win a Sunday lunch for four, plus two bottles of wine!
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Win A Bottle Of Highweald Rosé Reserve
We're delighted to offer a bottle of this beautiful sparkling wine courtesy of Highweald Wine Of England - for March it's a delightful Rosé up for grabs...
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Win A Pair Of Tickets To Oasis V Blur Night
We've got TWO pairs of tickets up for grabs to this fab 90s battle of Brit Pop - have a go at our random draw to win!
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Win A Family Pass To The Great Railway Easter Hunt 2024
Enjoy a lovely day out with the family this Easter with the Isle Of Wight Steam Railway!
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Red Funnel Announces Revised Timetable Following Weekend Service Disruption
Red Funnel has issued an update regarding its sailings this week, following a litany of issues which led to weekend crossing being disrupted or halted.
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Isle Of Wight's Green Impact Award Winners Revealed
The winners for the 2023 Isle of Wight Green Impact Awards have been announced.
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Amazon, Inheritance, TV License, O2 And Covid Scams Among Latest Warnings For Islanders
Trading Standards is reporting a mix of old and new scams for Islanders to be aware of this week.
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Habitual Isle Of Wight Shoplifter Handed Criminal Behaviour Order
An habitual Isle of Wight shoplifter has been handed a three year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) by Magistrates.