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Isle of Wight News
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Person Injured After ‘Falling’ Down Cliff At Luccombe
A person is believed to have been injured after falling down the cliff at Luccombe - the second similar incident in two days.
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Man Detained As Police Descend On Ryde Esplanade
BREAKING: An incident in Ryde has prompted a large police presence this evening (Saturday).
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In Pictures: Thunder And Lightning Hits Isle Of Wight
Thunder and lightning hit the Isle of Wight last night and it's made for some striking pictures.
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Second Heavy Rain And Thunderstorm Warning For Isle Of Wight
A second warning for heavy rain and thunderstorms has been issued for the Isle of Wight.
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Isle Of Wight Records First Covid-Related Death Since May
Another person has died at St Mary's Hospital after contracting COVID-19.
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GALLERY: Isle Of Wight's Amazon World Celebrates Birth Of Twins
Amazon World is celebrating the arrival of new Pygmy Slow Loris twins.
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Drink-Driving Arrest For Isle Of Wight E-Scooter Driver
An Isle of Wight E-scooter driver has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving.
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Teens Raise Thousands For Kissy Puppy In Banana Boat Ride Around The Isle Of Wight
Four Isle of Wight teenagers have raised almost £3,000 for charity by riding around the Island on an inflatable banana boat,
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Free Open Air Market Returns To Northwood County Showground This Sunday
A free open air market is taking place tomorrow (Sunday) for Island traders to trade and shoppers to shop.
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New Skincare Clinic Elizabeth Milton Officially Opens In Shanklin
A new skincare clinic has officially opened at Landguard Manor in Shanklin.
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Isle Of Wight Day Celebrations To Remember 300 Islanders Who Lost Their Lives During Pandemic
A special Isle of Wight Day weekend will be held in September, to thank thousands of Islanders who volunteered their services during the pandemic, as well as remembering hundreds of lives lost on the Island.
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Ten Steps Revealed To Keep The Beautiful Isle Of Wight Tidy This Summer
We are being asked to play our part to keep the Isle of Wight clean and tidy this summer.
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Reports Of Crash Near Calbourne
There are reports of a crash near Calbourne this afternoon (Friday).
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Council U-Turn Over Controversial Simeon Rec Car Park Plans
Growing pressure from residents in Ryde has seen the Isle of Wight Council perform a u-turn over plans to turn Simeon Recreation Ground into a temporary car park.
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New Bar At Newport's Former Pizza Express Set For September Opening
A new bar and restaurant looks set to open at Newport's former Pizza Express in September.
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Cancelled: Arreton Barns' Sweetcorn Fayre For Third Year In Row
For the third year in a row, the Sweetcorn Fayre has been cancelled again.
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Ryde's Now Home To The UK's First Live 'Escape Room' Inside Church Crypt
'The Lost Crypt' is no ordinary Escape Room - it is the brainchild of charity Aspire Ryde and based on the historic and questionable final resting place of Dr James Lind.
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Man Suffers Head Injuries After Luccombe Cliff Fall
A man has suffered head injuries in Shanklin this afternoon (Friday).
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'Generous' Donation To Newport East Charity Thanks To Vectis Sunrise Rotary Club
Nearly £300 has been given to Newport East charity Pan Together.
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ITV's This Morning And Loose Women Film On Ventnor Beach
ITV has been filming live from Ventnor Beach today (Friday).
Entertainment
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New Winnie-the-Pooh Stories Mark Bear’s 95th Anniversary
Official prequel Winnie-the-Pooh: Once There Was A Bear will arrive in September.
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Amy Winehouse Remembered On 10th Anniversary Of Her Death
Fans will mark 10 years since the death of Amy Winehouse today (Friday).
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Property Searches In Chadlington Jump By 511% Since Clarkson's Farm
Searches for homes to buy in the Cotswold village of Chadlington have jumped by 511%, Rightmove said.
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Mel C Says 'Mrs Beckham Would Love To Do Glastonbury' Amid Reunion Plans
Victoria Beckham would love to perform with the Spice Girls at Glastonbury, Melanie Chisholm has said.
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Netflix Subscriber Growth Slows As Worldwide Lockdowns ease
Netflix reported its worst slowdown in subscriber growth in eight years as people emerged from worldwide lockdowns.
Lifestyle
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Optician Saved Life Of 13-Year-Old From Eastbourne After Spotting Signs Of Malignant Brain Tumour
An East Sussex nurse who booked her teenage son an eye test after noticing him squinting has praised the optician who sent him straight to A&E – where doctors found a potentially deadly malignant brain tumour.
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If You Want To Grow Your Own Vegetables For Christmas Dinner, Now’s The Time To Start
Christmas may seem a long way off, but it’s not too late to grow crops that will be staples for the festive season, says Hannah Stephenson.
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Recipe: Peanut Butter and Jam Cheesecake
Peanut butter and jam cheesecake – food of the gods.
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International Bikini Day: Why you should never be afraid to rock a two-piece swimsuit
When it comes to swimwear there are no rules, says fashion and beauty editor Katie Wright.
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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.
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: How the pandemic has led to a rise in 'the working homeless'
Florian Hasalla wakes up at 6:45am - the first in a line of sleeping bags alongside a building near to the Savoy Hotel in London.
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Fatuma Kadir: Girl who went missing from her home in Bolton found in London
An 11-year-old girl who went missing from her home in Bolton with a "substantial amount of money" has been found "safe and well" in London, police have said.
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Hampshire: House roofs destroyed after being struck by lightning in Andover amid thunderstorm warnings
Two houses in Hampshire have been severely damaged after they were hit by lightning, the fire service has said.
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COVID-19: UK cases fall for fourth day in a row as country records 31,795 new infections
The number of new COVID cases in the UK has fallen for the fourth day in a row, according to government data.
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Three men arrested after woman dies from severe burns at an address in Bury
Three men have been arrested following the death of a woman who suffered severe burns at an address in Bury, Greater Manchester Police said.
VIDEO
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COVID-19: New details revealed on which workers may be exempt from isolation rules
The government has released more details about which fully-vaccinated workers may be exempt from isolation if they are told to quarantine after coming into contact with a positive COVID case.
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COVID-19: Emergency workers won't need to be jabbed to have self-isolation exemption as testing expanded amid pingdemic
People in frontline roles such as police, fire and the Border Force, will be able to avoid quarantine - regardless of vaccine status - if they are a close contact of a positive COVID case, as the government expands workplace testing in England.
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Sydney: Cockatoos work out how to open bin lids by watching others do the trick, researchers say
Cockatoos in Sydney have learned to open bins - and the technique is catching on, as others have worked out how to do it by watching them, scientists say.
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Tokyo Olympics: The Games begin as tennis star Naomi Osaka lights cauldron at opening ceremony
Tennis star Naomi Osaka lit the cauldron at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics to mark the official start of this year's delayed Games.
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COVID-19: Self-isolation exemption for food supply chain staff will not be extended to other businesses, says minister
Emergency measures to exempt food supply chain workers from coronavirus self-isolation rules will not be extended to other businesses, the environment secretary has told Sky News.
SPORT
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Warren Gatland: British and Irish Lions will have to be braced for Springboks backlash
Warren Gatland has braced his British and Irish Lions for a backlash from South Africa after the tourists seized a 1-0 lead in the series by winning 22-17 at Cape Town Stadium.
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Paul Pogba and Manchester United still in contract talks, says Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Manchester United remain in talks with midfielder Paul Pogba over a new contract despite speculation linking him with a move away from Old Trafford.
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British and Irish Lions player ratings: Maro Itoje, Courtney Lawes, Tadhg Furlong stand out in 22-17 win over Springboks
Pick through the player ratings from the British and Irish Lions' dramatic comeback 22-17 Test win vs the Springboks in Cape Town...
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Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Jade Jones aiming for British history; first skateboarding medal to be won
Sunday at the Olympic Games will see Jade Jones aiming to make new British history in taekwondo, Great Britain's women's hockey team will play their first pool match and Simone Biles leads Team USA in the team qualifying.
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Celtic thrashed by West Ham ahead of Champions League qualifier - Pre-season friendlies round-up
Celtic's preparations for their crunch midweek Champions League qualifier against Midtjylland took a knock with a 6-2 friendly defeat by West Ham.
Things To Make And Try
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Charity Dash and Splash along Sandown Bay
Dash and Splash along the length of Sandown Bay on August 14th, while raising funds for Ryde charity, Aspire.
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Line Of Duty’s Martin Compston To Star In New ITV Thriller 'Our House'
Line Of Duty’s Martin Compston is to star in new ITV thriller Our House.
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Suranne Jones Stars In Trailer For BBC Submarine Thriller Vigil
The series follows an investigation into a death on a vessel.
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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NEW: Ferry Across The Solent This Summer With A £100 Wightlink Voucher
Now the school holidays are upon us, don't forget about our series of competitions with Wightlink - you could win a £100 gift voucher to head across the Solent!
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50% OFF: Family Day Passes To The Happy Daze Festival
We've got just 50 half price family day passes to this exciting Island music and gaming festival, taking place between 20 and 22 August at the County Showground in Newport! Tickets available from 9am on Monday 26 July...
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ON SALE NOW: 50% OFF Tickets To Orchestral Ibiza 2021
We've got half price tickets to this incredible family Island festival, taking place on Saturday 28 August at the Smallbrook Stadium in Ryde! Tickets available from 9am on Monday 12 July...
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Treat Your Beloved Cat To A Luxury Hamper
After you loved our dog hamper competition so much, we thought it was only fair to offer up the same chance to our feline-loving members!
