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Isle of Wight News
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Sandown Lavatory Vandalism: Man To Appear In Court
A man is due in court, accused of causing criminal damage in Sandown on Thursday May 13, police said.
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No Floating Bridge Service On Sunday May 16
There's no floating bridge service today, Sunday May 16, and there won't be one tomorrow until a problem is fixed.
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Injured Lone Sailor Rescued From Rough Seas Off The Needles
RNLI volunteers from Yarmouth and a coastguard helicopter last night (Saturday 15 May) rescued a solitary sailor, described as injured and severely unwell, from a stricken yacht.
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Cowes RNLI Lifeboat Tows Smoking 30-Foot Vessel To Safety
Cowes RNLI Lifeboat has towed a 31-foot motor cruiser that was smoking in the Solent to safety.
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Body Of Man In 70s Discovered At Ryde Address
A body of a man in his 70s has been discovered at a property in Ryde.
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New Recruits For Isle Of Wight Search And Rescue Team As Call-Outs Rise
The Isle of Wight's Search and Rescue team says the pandemic has been a "challenging time", with a slight rise in call-outs.
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Isle of Wight Housebuilder Brings Nature To Doorsteps
An Island housebuilder has launched a project designed to advise and inspire people to turn their outdoor spaces into havens for wildlife – whether it be a garden, balcony, yard, or community green space.
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Wildheart Trust Launches Art Competition Judged By Chris Packham
The Wildheart Trust is launching an exciting art competition, the winners of which will see their creations sold in the Animal Sanctuary’s shop.
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Community And Charity Groups Encouraged To Apply For SSEN Grant Funding
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) is urging community groups and charities on the Isle of Wight to apply for grant-funding of up to £20,000 from its Resilient Communities Fund.
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Volunteers Sought For Isle Of Wight's Citizens Advice Team
New volunteers are being sought to offer free advice on housing, relationships, tax credits and health - among other things.
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Isle Of Wight Teen Recognised For Fundraising Efforts With Little Sunshine Award
An Isle of Wight teenager has been recognised for raising almost £5,000 for charities on the Isle of Wight.
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Councillor Steve Hastings Confirmed Conservative Party Leader On Isle Of Wight
Councillor Steve Hastings has been confirmed as the new leader of the Isle of Wight Conservative Party.
Entertainment
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James McAvoy And Sharon Horgan To Star In Lockdown Family Drama
Together will follow a couple from the early days of the pandemic to the present day.
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West End Shows Use Antigen Rapid Testing To Aid Return To Stage
Theatres will reopen tomorrow (Monday) with reduced audiences.
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Madame Tussauds Unveils Black Panther Waxwork With The Help Of A Celebrity Fan
The king of Wakanda joined the Marvel Hall of Heroes at the London tourist attraction.
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Nicki Minaj Announces New Songs To Celebrate Mixtape Re-release
Her 2009 mixtape Beam Me Up Scotty is now available on Spotify and Apple Music.
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Natural History Museum Aims To Be ‘Digital’ Attraction To Reach New Audiences
The London venue will reopen its doors to visitors on Monday.
Lifestyle
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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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How To Get Your Feet Summer Ready
It’s sandal season, so it’s time to get your toes back in action. By Prudence Wade.
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Check Yourself: Why Gingham Is The Perfect Print For Picnic Season
Pretty pastel pieces and basket bags are on the menu this season, says Katie Wright.
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As Jaffa Cake-Doughnut Hybrid Hits Shelves – We Look At Unusual Food Fusions That Might Be Better Than The Originals
From bars and mini rolls to avant-garde new flavours, Jaffa Cakes have crammed plenty of innovation into their 94-year history.
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Could Mushrooms Be The Health-Booster You’re Missing?
Loaded with vitamins and minerals and practically fat-free, mushrooms are a nutrition powerhouse. Lisa Salmon finds out more.
Isle of Wight Sport
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Women's Professional Cricket Returns To Isle Of Wight But Behind Closed Doors
Women's professional cricket is back on the Isle of Wight but for the time is behind closed doors.
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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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PM urges 'heavy dose of caution' as hugs, indoor pints and foreign holidays return in England
People across England are again able to enjoy hugs with loved ones, indoor pints and foreign holidays - but Boris Johnson has urged a "heavy dose of caution" due to the threat of the Indian variant of COVID-19.
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Can we mix indoors? Will there be a rule of six? COVID restrictions ease in England - here's what's allowed from today
Restrictions in England are easing today with changes to the rules on indoor and outdoor mixing, and indoor hospitality reopening.
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Israel-Gaza conflict: Israeli PM Netanyahu vows to keep using 'full force' as airstrike death toll reaches 42
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his country's military campaign in Gaza will continue with "full force", as 42 people are reported to have died in an airstrike early on Sunday that flattened three buildings.
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Israel-Gaza conflict: At 1am in Israel, my children are asleep. For those in Gaza, it's a different story
From my home in Jerusalem on Sunday morning, I called our local producer in Gaza.
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COVID-19: Thousands of people 'including some as young as 17' turn up for walk-in jabs in variant hotspot areas
Thousands have queued up for walk-in vaccinations in parts of the North West as areas hit by the Indian variant have boosted their jab programmes.
VIDEO
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Israel-Gaza conflict: Grieving father says children killed 'without warning' after Israeli strike hits house
A grieving Palestinian father has said his children were killed "without any warning" after an Israeli bombardment struck a house in Gaza City.
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Israel-Gaza conflict: Israeli PM Netanyahu vows to keep using 'full force' as airstrike death toll reaches 42
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his country's military campaign in Gaza will continue with "full force", as 42 people are reported to have died in an airstrike early on Sunday that flattened three buildings.
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COVID-19: Portugal confirms UK tourists with negative coronavirus test allowed to travel from Monday
Portugal has confirmed that tourists from the UK will be able to travel to the country from Monday.
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PM urges 'heavy dose of caution' as hugs, indoor pints and foreign holidays return in England
People across England are again able to enjoy hugs with loved ones, indoor pints and foreign holidays - but Boris Johnson has urged a "heavy dose of caution" due to the threat of the Indian variant of COVID-19.
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COVID-19: Indian variant can 'spread like wildfire' among those not vaccinated, Health Secretary Matt Hancock warns
There is a "high degree of confidence" that vaccines protect against the Indian variant of COVID-19 - but it can "spread like wildfire" among those who haven't had a jab, Matt Hancock has told Sky News.
SPORT
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Tyson Fury confirms fight with Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia and vows to smash AJ in 'biggest sporting event ever'
Tyson Fury has confirmed he will fight Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia on August 14 to become undisputed heavyweight champion and promised it will be "the biggest sporting event ever to grace the planet earth".
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England fast bowler Jofra Archer ruled out of Test series against New Zealand due to elbow injury
England fast bowler Jofra Archer has been ruled out of the two-Test series against New Zealand in June due to a flare-up of his right elbow injury.
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Emma Hayes says inexperience cost Chelsea Women in their Women's Champions League final defeat
Emma Hayes says Chelsea Women's Champions League final loss against Barcelona Femeni was "over before it began" and despite some inexperience, the players will learn from the defeat.
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Paralympics: GB Chef de Mission Penny Briscoe upbeat with 100 days to go until start of Tokyo Games
It is just 100 days until the Paralympics get underway in Tokyo and, despite ongoing concerns over coronavirus, Great Britain's Chef de Mission Penny Briscoe is optimistic that the event will be a success.
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McLaren reveal retro blue and orange Gulf Oil legendary livery for F1 car at Monaco Grand Prix
McLaren will race in the retro blue and orange motorsport colours of Gulf Oil at next week's showpiece Monaco GP.
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: 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.
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Beef and Guinness Pie Recipe
Treat the man of the house to a hearty Father’s Day beef pie, made with his favourite stout or red wine. We recommend Guinness for a full-bodied flavour
Things To Make And Try
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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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What Films Can You Look Forward to Seeing At The Cinema?
With cinemas due to reopen next week, there are scores of films to get excited about. Laura Harding runs them down.
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These Destinations Might Be Your Best Bet for a Summer Holiday – But Are You After Sun or Culture?
It might feel like a million years since you last stressed over what to pack, woke up ludicrously early to go to the airport or wore a swimsuit on the beach, but we can now, tentatively, look forward to holidays again.
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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Treat Your Family To A Day With The Railway Folk
Enjoy a lovely day out with the family this summer with the Isle Of Wight Steam Railway!
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Nine Of The Most ‘Wishlisted’ Airbnbs To Book For Your Summer Staycation
With lockdown restrictions easing, booking a home away from home may be a smart move for holidaymakers...
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Six Extraordinary Destinations We’re Pretty Sure You’ve Never Heard Of
If there’s one thing tourists love complaining about, it’s each other, and most travellers love the idea that they’re seeing something that’s eluded their peers...
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Refer A Friend And You Could Win An Outdoor Grill
Need a new barbeque for the summer? Refer a friend to Hidden and you could win yourself this lovely outdoor grill!
