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Conditions Could Be Lifted On Controversial Homeless Hostel In Newport
A planning barrier to a controversial homeless hostel in Newport could be lifted by Island planners tomorrow.
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Sunday at the Isle of Wight Festival 2021
See all of the action from the last day of the Isle of Wight Festival.
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When John Hannam Met John 'Boycie' Challis
John Hannam recalls one cold January day, when he interviewed John 'Boycie' Challis — that notorious second-hand car dealer from Only Fools and Horses.
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Award Winning Isle Of Wight Bakery 'Sad' To Shut Up Shop
An award-winning bakery on the Isle of Wight is closing one of its shops on the Island.
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Christ The King Goes From 'Inadequate' To 'Requires Improvement' In Latest Inspection
Ofsted has rated Christ The King College 'requires improvement', which is an improvement from a previous rating of 'inadequate'.
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Newport's Fairlee Road Reopens In Both Directions
Fairlee Road in Newport has now reopened.
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The Isle of Wight Festival 2021 Celebrity Shots
Here are some of the Celebrity’s that were spotted at Seaclose park this weekend. PETER CROUCH, ABBEY CLANCY, MARTIN KEMP, ALL SAINTS, ELLA HENDERSON, CARL BARAT (THE LIBERTINES), MEGAN MCKENNA
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Age UK Isle Of Wight Hosts Powder Run Fundraiser This Weekend
The Powder Run returns to the Isle of Wight this weekend (Saturday).
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Capsized Catamaran In Danger Prompts Call Out For Cowes RNLI
Cowes RNLI was called to a capsized catamaran in danger of drifting into the Solent's main shipping lane.
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Isle Of Wight Farmer Launches Revolutionary Service To Improve Animal Welfare
An Isle of Wight farmer is launching a revolutionary service that will not only save the farming industry millions of pounds a year but also improve animal welfare.
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Isle of Wight Festival Saturday Main Stage
From All Saints to David Guetta
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Jimmy Greaves: Tottenham Hotspur & England Legend Dies Aged 81
Tottenham Hotspur and England legend Jimmy Greaves has died aged 81.
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Liam Gallagher 'Fell Out The Helicopter' After Isle Of Wight Festival
Following his Isle Of Wight Festival headline set, Liam Gallagher says he fell out of a helicopter - but joked that his photo of his injured face could make his next album cover.
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Isle of Wight Festival Friday
All of the Isle of Wight Festival main stage action from Friday night.
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Isle Of Wight Produced Dairy, Tomatoes And Eggs Prove Most Popular With Shoppers
Locally-produced dairy, tomatoes and eggs are the most popular Isle of Wight products sold at regional co-operative stores across the south, says Southern Co-op.
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St Saviour's School Leavers Join Nation Of Life Savers
Year six children at St Saviours Roman Catholic Primary School have been given life-saving training, courtesy of The Isle of Wight NHS Trust Ambulance Training & Community Response Services (ATCoRS).
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Popular MCC Promotions 10K Run Series Returns To Isle Of Wight
The popular MCC Promotions 10K Run Series returns to the Isle of Wight today (Sunday).
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Isle Of Wight Festival: What's On Over The Weekend Of 'Peace, Love and Understanding'
With the theme of 'Peace, Love and Understanding' this weekend the Isle of Wight Festival continues, with thousands of people coming from all over the world to the iconic event.
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Isle Of Wight MP's Rebellion On Government Planning Reforms Proves Successful
A Government rebellion lead by the Island's MP has proved successful, with the Government pausing its plans to reform the planning system.
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Exciting Short Story Competition Launches On Isle Of Wight
This month (September) an Isle of Wight charity is launching an exciting short story competition.
Entertainment
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Sunday at the Isle of Wight Festival 2021
See all of the action from the last day of the Isle of Wight Festival.
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Courteney Cox Poses For Pictures With Fans At Isle Of Wight Festival
Friends star Courteney Cox was pictured at the Isle of Wight festival taking selfies with fans.
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Strictly Come Dancing Series Launch Sees Viewing Numbers Fall
The show returned with 15 new celebrity contestants.
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Martin Compston Voices New TV Drug Campaign
Martin Compston has voiced a series of TV ads asking the public to buy naloxone, a medicine which reverses the effects of an opioid overdose.
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Sir David Jason Leads Tributes To Only Fools And Horses Co-Star John Challis
He starred as Boycie in the beloved sitcom between 1981 and 2003.
Lifestyle
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Enjoy Wine, Apples And Pumpkins: Top Harvest Festival Days Out For Food Lovers
Celebrate a season of good food with these fun days out and workshops, says Sarah Marshall.
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Three Intriguing Cocktails To Stir Up A Storm
The directors of an award-winning absinthe bar share their passion for magical cocktails in a new book. Sam Wylie-Harris takes a peek inside.
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British Book Award Winners Announced – But Are You In The Mood For A Cry Or A Page-Turner?
A good read for every occasion.
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Costa Launches Perfect Picnic Picks for Summer — Including New KitKat Muffin
Costa Coffee, is introducing a selection of delicious sweet and savoury items to its existing menu. Available to purchase from Costa Coffee stores nationwide from Thursday 6th May, these new additions are the perfect choice for any picnic in the park.
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Recipe: Sourdough Pretzels
Got into baking sourdough bread during lockdown? Mix it up with this tasty pretzel recipe, from former Great British Bake Off finalist James Morton. Deliciously salty and perfectly chewy, these sourdough pretzels are sure to please.
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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Fears continue over future of energy firms as minister insists price cap must 'remain in place'
Fears remain over the future of a number of UK energy providers due to surging gas costs as it was confirmed the price cap must "remain in place".
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Why is a rise in gas prices pushing up electricity costs? Energy crisis in four charts
Wholesale prices for gas are soaring and there are fears many energy suppliers in the UK could go under.
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Boris Johnson buoyed by relaxation of COVID travel rules ahead of White House meeting
US President Joe Biden will welcome Boris Johnson to the White House later.
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250 Afghan interpreters' details in data breach, MoD confirms
The Ministry of Defence has launched an investigation into a data breach involving the details of 250 Afghan interpreters.
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Derbyshire deaths: Hundreds attend vigil after mum, two children, and friend 'on a sleepover' found dead
Hundreds of people have attended a vigil in Killamarsh, near Sheffield, to remember a mother and three children who were found dead in the village.
VIDEO
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Boris Johnson tells world leaders he is growing 'increasingly frustrated' at their efforts to tackle climate change
Boris Johnson has criticised other world leaders over their efforts to tackle climate change, telling them he is growing "increasingly frustrated" that their commitments are "nowhere near enough".
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Russia university shooting: At least eight dead and several injured after gunman opens fire on campus
At least eight people have been killed and dozens injured after a gunman opened fire at a university in the Russian city of Perm, officials have said.
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Derbyshire deaths: Hundreds attend vigil after mum, two children, and friend 'on a sleepover' found dead
Hundreds of people have attended a vigil in Killamarsh, near Sheffield, to remember a mother and three children who were found dead in the village.
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Boris Johnson buoyed by relaxation of COVID travel rules ahead of White House meeting
US President Joe Biden will welcome Boris Johnson to the White House later.
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Emmy Awards 2021: Huge night for UK stars as The Crown and Ted Lasso clean up, and Kate Winslet and Michaela Coel also scoop prizes
British talent has dominated TV's biggest awards night, with stars including Kate Winslet, Ewan McGregor and Michaela Coel honoured - and royal drama The Crown and feel-good football comedy Ted Lasso cleaning up.
SPORT
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England men's and women's tour of Pakistan cancelled by ECB
England's joint men's and women's tour of Pakistan next month has been cancelled due to concerns over "mental and physical well-being", the England and Wales Cricket Board has announced.
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Saint and Greavsie: Why Jimmy Greaves was loved as a broadcaster, not just a footballer
For a child of the '80s, it was difficult to believe that this avuncular figure wise-cracking his way through half an hour of afternoon television had once been England's greatest-ever striker. But for many it is this version of Jimmy Greaves, the football pundit, that abides.
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Marcos Alonso: Chelsea defender to stop taking knee after claiming anti-racism gesture is 'losing strength'
Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso says he will no longer take a knee before matches as he believes the anti-racism gesture is "losing strength".
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Bryson DeChambeau wants to end feud with Ryder Cup team-mate Brooks Koepka, says coach Mike Schy
Bryson DeChambeau wants to end his long-running feud with USA team-mate Brooks Koepka, according to his coach Mike Schy.
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England vs New Zealand: Security raised for women's one-day international after 'threatening email'
Security around Tuesday's third one-day international between England Women and New Zealand Women has been raised after the emergence of a "threatening email" relating to the tourists.
Things To Make And Try
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Oh Yes We Are! Panto Stars Excited For ‘Back To Normal’ Christmas Show
Love Island star Amy Hart will be making her pantomime debut in Jack And The Beanstalk at the Kings Theatre in Southsea.
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Island Author Releases New Children's Book
An Island author who turns 70 this month has released his first children's book.
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Walking the Island: Walk the Wight's Sandown to Shide Flat Walk
Walk the popular 8-mile flat walk, from Sandown to Shide, in aid of Mountbatten, either on the day of Walk the Wight, or at any point throughout September, with Walk the Wight Your Way.
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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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...
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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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Cycling the Island
Earlier in the year, I switched over from a manual bike to an electric, not really knowing what to expect.
Hidden Island
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Win A Luxury Holiday To Barbados
You and a loved one could soon be jetting off into the sunset with a luxury holiday to Barbados!
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Win A Brand New Amazon Echo For The Family
Sign up to the Beacon newsletter and you could be in with a chance to win a 4th generation Amazon Echo, just in time for Christmas...
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Bag A Collection Of Collins Books For Back To School
Give your kids a head start this new school year with two boxes of educational books from Collins...
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Getting The Grades Of Your Dreams With Stylish Study
Got kids taking their exams this academic year? Our revision expert's here to help them get the grades they deserve!
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