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Isle of Wight News
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Late Night Shout To Boat On Rocks For Cowes RNLI
The volunteer crew of Cowes RNLI lifeboat were called into action to aid a motorboat being pushed onto rocks off East Cowes last night (Saturday).
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Robin Hill Hosts Popular Christmas Drive In Cinema Courtesy Of Wessex
Wessex Cancer Trust's popular drive-in Christmas cinema is set to make a come back this December.
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Funding Boost For Isle Of Wight Foodbank
The Isle of Wight Foodbank has received £5,000 of funding and a new delivery van, thanks to an Island housing association.
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Newport Boutique Hosts Raffle For Domestic Abuse Charity
A Newport boutique is holding a raffle in aid of the Island's domestic abuse charity Wight DASH.
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Sunday Cancellations For Red Funnel Passengers
Passengers travelling on Red Funnel's vehicle ferry service may experience a change to their booking, as several sailings have been cancelled tomorrow (Sunday).
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Morrisons To Reintroduce Queuing System At Isle of Wight Stores
Morrisons is set to reintroduce coronavirus measures in its stores on the Isle of Wight from today (Saturday), according to its Isle of Wight Community Champion.
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Two Men Charged After Newport Drink Drive Incidents
Two men have been charged following incidents of drink driving in Newport last weekend.
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Isle of Wight Co-Op Store Nominated For National Award
A Co-operative store on the Isle of Wight has been nominated for a national retail award at the ‘Oscars of the grocery industry’.
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"A New Lease Of Life" - Isle Of Wight High Streets To Benefit From £1 Million
Two Isle of Wight towns are set to benefit from more than £1 million, as part of plans to revitalise the high street.
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Isle Of Wight Council Meeting Turns Ugly With Insults
Things turned ugly at a meeting of the Isle of Wight Council on Wednesday, as microphones picked up muttered insults directed at two councillors.
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'Conditional Approval' For Ryde's Nicholson Road Business Park Development
Development at the Nicholson Road business park, in Ryde, is a step closer to being given the go-ahead.
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Suspected Stolen Goods Seized From Newport Property
Suspected stolen goods have been seized by Police from a property in Newport.
Isle of Wight Sport
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Fourth Gold For Isle Of Wight Discus Thrower
Isle of Wight discus thrower Nick Percy has retained his British title for the fourth time after winning gold at the British Athletics Championships in Manchester this weekend.
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Isle Of Wight Speedway Team To Take Part In 'Covid-19 Trial'
The Isle of Wight's speedway team will take part in a 'COVID-19 trial' event when they return to action this evening (Tuesday).
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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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Coronavirus: Breaking self-isolation to be made illegal with fines of up to £10,000
People who may have coronavirus will be required to self-isolate by law - with those who refuse facing fines of up to £10,000 in England.
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Coronavirus: Only one in 10 to be protected from COVID-19 in first year of vaccine use
Just one in 10 of the world's population is likely to be protected against COVID-19 in the first year of a vaccine being made available, experts have told Sky News.
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Donald Trump says he will nominate a woman for Supreme Court next week after fury over Justice Ginsburg's replacement
Donald Trump has said he will nominate a woman to sit on the US Supreme Court and will put forward the nomination next week, as a row ensues following the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
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UK weather: Police issue reminders to sun-seekers as more hot conditions on the way
Britons are set to bask in even warmer temperatures on Sunday, as people are urged to keep following coronavirus restrictions while cases rise.
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Coronavirus: Australia set for lowest daily infections in months - as it says Europe serves as a warning
Australia appears to be heading for its lowest daily increase in coronavirus cases in three months, as a state leader said infection spikes in Europe served as a warning about the dangers of exiting lockdown too soon.
VIDEO
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Coronavirus: UK cases hit four-month high for second day in a row
The number of people who have tested positive for coronavirus in the UK has jumped by 4,422 - the highest daily rise in over four months.
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Coronavirus: Prime minister at centre of a lockdown pincer movement
Boris Johnson's interview this afternoon really ought to have carried more significance than it did given the undoubted gravity of the moment.
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Coronavirus: Breaking self-isolation to be made illegal with fines of up to £10,000
People who may have coronavirus will be required to self-isolate by law - with those who refuse facing fines of up to £10,000 in England.
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Retail sales volumes grow for fourth consecutive month but analysts warn of trouble ahead
Retailers continued their slow recovery during August, as sales volumes increased by 0.8% compared with July, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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Coronavirus: BoE warns recent case increases could hold back economy
Britain's economy is "less weak" than previously expected but a recent rise in COVID-19 cases could take its toll on activity, the Bank of England has said.
ENTERTAINMENT
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Emmy Awards: Live virtual ceremony could end up a 'beautiful disaster'
Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel has said this year's Emmy Awards, which is taking place virtually because of the coronavirus pandemic, could end up a "beautiful disaster".
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Nations United: New film highlights impact of COVID-19 on efforts to tackle global issues
The UN Secretary General has told Sky News that goals set five years ago to help tackle global problems such as poverty, inequality and climate change have been "dramatically derailed" by the COVID-19 crisis - as a new film highlighting the biggest issues facing the world today is released.
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That '70s Show star Danny Masterson denies raping three women
A star of noughties TV series That '70s Show has denied three accusations of rape.
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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson rips off electric gate with bare hands to avoid being late for work
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson put his enormous muscles to good use when he was forced to rip off his electric gate from a wall with his bare hands to avoid being late to film scenes for his debut superhero movie.
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Harvey Weinstein stripped of CBE following rape conviction
Harvey Weinstein has been stripped of his CBE following his conviction for rape and sexual assault earlier this year.
SPORT
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US Open: Matthew Wolff leads after third round, Rory McIlroy back in the hunt
Matthew Wolff defied his inexperience in majors and the difficulty of Winged Foot as he powered into a two-shot lead after a captivating third round of the US Open.
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Frank Lampard and Jurgen Klopp face off when Chelsea host Liverpool
Chelsea and Liverpool has been a heated rivalry during the Premier League era but the appointment of Frank Lampard at Stamford Bridge appears to have added extra spice given his exchanges with Jurgen Klopp, on the touchline and in the media, in recent months.
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Alexander Povetkin expects to deliver a 'terminal' blow to Dillian Whyte's world title ambitions, says promoter Eddie Hearn
Alexander Povetkin expects to deliver a "terminal" blow to Dillian Whyte's ambitions, with a world title fight still at stake in their rematch, says promoter Eddie Hearn.
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US Open: Rory McIlroy back in the hunt after solid 68 at Winged Foot
Rory McIlroy was delighted to revive his hopes of a second US Open title as a high-quality 68 hauled him into realistic contention on day three at Winged Foot.
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US Open: Patrick Reed one ahead of Bryson DeChambeau as Winged Foot bites back
Patrick Reed will go into the weekend of the 120th US Open with a one-shot lead as Winged Foot bared its teeth on a high-scoring second day in New York.
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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Mountbatten says “Go Yellow this October”
Mountbatten has asked Islanders to get behind their annual ‘Go Yellow’ fundraiser on 2nd October by planning an event or activity which is themed around yellow.
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Spot the Difference: The Results
Find out the answers to last month's Spot the Difference competition — and check whether you're one of our lucky winners!
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10 TV Dramas You Should Be Watching This Autumn
Whether they're acclaimed classics or brand new arriving this autumn, these are the shows you need to be viewing (and where you can find them) as the darker nights draw in...
Features
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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.
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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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