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• Coronavirus Cases Increase To 428 On Isle Of Wight

  The number of coronavirus cases on the Isle of Wight has increased to 428 - a rise of 2 since Wednesday.

• Newport's Poundstretcher To Close Doors Within Two Weeks

  A popular discount store in Newport is set to close its doors by the end of August, after signs in the windows announcing its closure were posted this morning (Saturday).

• WATCH: 97-Year-Old Isle Of Wight Woman Remembers VJ Day 75 Years On

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  Surviving the London Blitz, learning how to grapple with a German soldier, and serving in the same regiment as Her Majesty the Queen.

• Quay Lane In Brading Closed For Wightfibre Works

  Quay Lane in Brading will be closed from 8am this morning (Saturday).

• Christmas Has Come Early - For The Island's Red Squirrels

  Do you want to see your painting on a Christmas card this year - whilst also raising money to help the Island's red squirrels?

• Goodall Roofing Sonata Sailing Regatta Postponed To 2021

  The Goodall Roofing Sonata National Sailing Championships – due to take place later this month (August) – has been postponed until 2021.

• Coronavirus: Test Centre Moves To Newclose County Cricket Club

  The coronavirus (Covid-19) testing facility on the Isle of Wight is due to move from its current location to Newclose County Cricket Club.

• Reopening Date Revealed For Isle Of Wight Council Run Pools

  Swimming pools at the Island’s 1Leisure facilities at Medina, Newport and The Heights, Sandown are to reopen for lane swimming from (Monday) 17 August.

• "The Lemon Is Better Than You Think" - Councillor Hits Back Over Floating Bridge 'Fiasco'

  "The lemon is better than people think", insists the councillor responsible for Cowes' floating bridge.

• Room Service! Firefighters Called As Two 'Get Stuck' In Cowes Hotel

  Two people have been freed after getting stuck in a hotel in Cowes.

• "We Need Help" - Emergency Appeal For Isle Of Wight's RSPCA Centre

  The future of the Isle of Wight's RSPCA Centre is in doubt, with the charity launching an emergency appeal for funds.

• Indoor Play, Bowling Alleys, And Beauty Services To Resume As Lockdown Measures Ease Further

  Fines of up to £3,200 for repeatedly not wearing a mask have been announced by Boris Johnson alongside eased lockdown measures for bowling alleys, casinos, skating rinks and beauty salons.

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Isle of Wight Sport

• Cash Boost For Shanklin Football Club

  Shanklin Football Club has received a cash boost to make improvements on and off the pitch.

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Isle of Wight Business

• Two For One Tickets For Islanders Travelling By Bus

  Southern Vectis passengers will get two tickets for the price of one, as the firm supports the Government's Eat Out to Help Out scheme.

• Isle Of Wight's Fever And Boutique To Reopen Tonight (Friday)

  Fever and Boutique is reopening tonight (Friday) with new social distancing measures in place, in line with pubs and restaurants across the country.

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SKY NEWS

• Charles leads tributes to 'forgotten army' on 75th anniversary of VJ Day

  Prince Charles has led tributes to Second World War veterans on the 75th anniversary of VJ Day, saying they should be "respected, thanked and cherished".

• Coronavirus: Britons abandon holidays as quarantine rules come into force

  Travellers returning from France must now self-isolate for 14 days as new quarantine restrictions have come into force.

• Coronavirus: Where can you travel to in Europe without the risk of quarantine on your return?

  The number of destinations Britons can jet off to is getting smaller by the week, after the government removed France and Malta from the list of countries not subject to quarantine restrictions.

• UK weather: Thunderstorms and downpours to cause travel disruption this weekend

  Thunderstorms, lightning and heavy rain are forecast to hit parts of Britain this weekend, with flooding expected to cause travel chaos.

• Coronavirus: Debenhams owners draw up plan for department store chain's liquidation

  Debenhams's owners have begun drawing up plans for the liquidation of the 242-year-old department store chain in a move that could trigger the single-biggest jobs cull of the coronavirus pandemic.

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VIDEO

• Belarus: I was locked up and beaten after police hauled me out of taxi during protests

  The young man smiled as he recalled three days of brutal beatings by riot police in Belarus detention after protesters rejected the re-election of longstanding leader Alexander Lukashenko.

• Climbdown on A-levels as government agrees to pay for appeals against downgraded results

  Embattled Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has made a double climbdown in the A-levels fiasco that has robbed thousands of students of a place at their first choice university.

• Charles leads tributes to 'forgotten army' on 75th anniversary of VJ Day

  Prince Charles has led tributes to Second World War veterans on the 75th anniversary of VJ Day, saying they should be "respected, thanked and cherished".

• Trump wants to change government rules so his hair can stay 'perfect'

  The Trump administration wants to change the rules around showerheads and water pressure in order to keep the president's hair "perfect".

• Coronavirus: South African community starts own COVID-19 healthcare system as government response falters

  For the first time in months, South Africans have sighed with something like relief as the number of coronavirus infections seem to have finally reached the ceiling.

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ENTERTAINMENT

• Ryan Reynolds tells young people to stop 'dangerous' partying

  Ryan Reynolds has urged Canadian residents to stop going to parties and help slow the spread of coronavirus, saying: "I hope young people don't kill my mom."

• Backstage with... Jason Sudeikis: 'Seeing the world through Ted Lasso's eyes made it a better place'

  Jason Sudeikis says time spent working in Europe early on in his career "dispelled" all his assumptions about the UK and taught him that Americans and the British are a lot more similar than we might think.

• R Kelly manager charged with cinema shooting threat that halted documentary screening

  R Kelly's manager has been charged with threatening to open fire on a New York cinema - forcing an evacuation and police to cancel the screening of a documentary alleging the singer sexually abused women and girls.

• EastEnders sets return date after three months off-air due to lockdown

  EastEnders bosses have confirmed the long-running soap will return on 7 September after nearly three months away from our screens.

• Chrissy Teigen and John Legend reveal their third baby is on its way... in a music video

  Chrissy Teigen and John Legend have announced that they are expecting their third child together.

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SPORT

• Rain delays England vs Pakistan LIVE!

  Over-by-over commentary, analysis and in-play clips from the second Test at the Ageas Bowl. Watch live on Sky Sports Cricket.

• Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool boss named Premier League Manager of the Season

  Jurgen Klopp has been named Premier League Manager of the Season after masterminding Liverpool's title-winning campaign.

• Aaron Ramsdale: Bournemouth accept Sheffield United's £18.5m bid for goalkeeper

  Bournemouth have reluctantly accepted an £18.5m offer from Sheffield United for goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, Sky Sports News understands.

• Super League: Talking points and team news for Saturday's matches

  We look at the talking points and squad news for Saturday's two Super League games at Totally Wicked Stadium, which see Wakefield Trinity face Catalans Dragons and Huddersfield Giants take on Warrington Wolves...

• F1's 'copying' row: Zak Brown responds to Otmar Szafnauer

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Recipes

• Pumpkin and Potato Soup Recipe

  Warm up this winter with a steaming bowl of this hearty homemade soup.

• 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!

• 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.

• 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!

• 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.

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Things To Make And Try

• Get Your Glow On

  Healthy, radiant and glowing skin is our number one beauty goal this summer. Thankfully the cosmetics market has us covered.

• Pedal for a medal throughout August

  This year’s Osborne Run is the latest Mountbatten event to be hit by the Coronavirus pandemic, but the hospice has organised a new cycling challenge this summer.

• BOOK REVIEW: Our Stop, by Laura Jane Williams

  A heartwarming story of missed opportunities, love lessons and second chances.

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Features

• I'm A Celebrity 2020 To Be Filmed In The UK

  I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! has announced that the 2020 series will take place in the UK.

• Make your own face covering

  With the latest updates requesting all customers wear face coverings when entering shops and using transport services, we’ve decided to teach you how to make your own at home.

• Make your own Father's Day card

  With Father's Day fast approaching (Sunday June 21st), why not put your creative hats on and make a home-made card for the father figure in your life. This easy to follow guide can be adapted to use colours and patterns of your choice.

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