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Isle of Wight News
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COVID-19: Isle Of Wight Vaccine Figures As Hampshire Exceeds Two Million
More than 67 per cent of eligible Islanders are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, as the number of doses handed out across Hampshire exceeds two million.
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£7 Million Bid Issued To Make East Cowes Focus For Marine Industry On Isle Of Wight
A £7 million bid is being made to reinstate East Cowes as a focus for the marine industry on the Island.
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Water Leaking Out Of East Cowes Road
Water is leaking out of a road in East Cowes - meaning it will be shut to traffic.
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Islanders Reminded About Regular COVID Testing As 'Delta Variant' Remains Prominent
The Isle of Wight Council Leader is urging people to get coronavirus tests with the increase of the Delta variant in the country.
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Emergency Services Called To Cowes Crash
Emergency services have been called to a crash in Cowes this afternoon (Thursday).
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Chaos Continues In East Cowes With York Avenue Resurfacing Works Delayed
Isle of Wight Radio has been told York Avenue resurfacing works are delayed tonight (Thursday).
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New Isle of Wight Council Backs Decision To Move Newport FC's To Seaclose
Football could be coming home to Newport after the new Isle of Wight Council has said it wants to see what it can do to help bring the plans along.
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Deliveroo To Launch On The Isle Of Wight In July
Food delivery company, Deliveroo, is on the look-out for delivery drivers and riders on the Isle of Wight after confirming it's set to launch on the Island next month (July).
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Thunderstorms Weather Warning - Updated
A Met Office weather warning for the Isle of Wight has been updated to include Saturday morning (19).
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Pfizer COVID Vaccines Now Available At Isle Of Wight's Riverside Centre
Pfizer vaccines are now available at the NHS COVID Vaccination Centre on the Isle of Wight.
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St Mary's Surgery Backlog Progress Could 'Plateau' Warns Hospital
The number of people facing a year-long wait for surgery at the Isle of Wight NHS Trust is coming down, but a health boss has warned progress could soon plateau, with waiting lists growing again.
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'Absolute Joke' Roadworks In East Cowes Are Coming To An End
The final phase of disruptive roadworks are underway in East Cowes tonight (Thursday).
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Isle Of Wight's Floating Bridge: Another Grounding Planned
Just hours after the floating bridge resumed service, the Isle of Wight Council has announced another planned grounding.
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Warning Over "Inappropriate" Relaxing Of COVID Measures At St Mary's Hospital
Inappropriate relaxing of COVID preventative safety measures at the Isle of Wight’s only hospital, by patients and staff, has led to calls for people to stick to the national guidance.
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Stranded? Wightlink Customers Facing Cancellations, Unavailable Sailings And Hour-Long Calls
Cancelled journeys, unavailable sailings and hour-long phone calls are just a few of the problems facing Wightlink customers today (Wednesday).
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HMRC Scam Phone Calls Target Islanders
Residents on the Isle of Wight are being targeted by scam phone calls, claiming to be from HMRC.
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'Hydraulic Issue' Suspends Floating Bridge AGAIN
The Cowes to East Cowes floating bridge has been suspended again today (Wednesday).
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Power Cut Hits Ryde
A power cut is affecting homes and businesses in Ryde this morning (Wednesday).
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Isle Of Wight's First Football Golf Course Opens At Tapnell Farm
Lace up your boots! The Isle of Wight's first football golf course opens at Tapnell Farm next week.
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Isle Of Wight Named As Top Island For English Holidaymakers
The Isle of Wight has been named as the favourite island for English holidaymakers.
Entertainment
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10 Million Tune In For England v Croatia As Game Sets BBC iPlayer Record
The home side secured a 1-0 victory at Wembley.
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The Great British Sewing Bee Crowns Youngest Ever Winner
Medical student Serena Baker has been crowned winner of The Great British Sewing Bee.
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Diana Ross To Release First Studio Album In 15 Years
Diana Ross has announced her first album of new music in 15 years.
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Dani Dyer Makes EastEnders Cameo In Scene With Father Danny Dyer
Danny Dyer has reunited with daughter Dani for a special cameo in EastEnders.
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Theatres Remain Socially Distanced While Limits For Weddings Relaxed
Theatres remain socially distanced while limits for weddings relaxed.
Lifestyle
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Recipe: Banana Chocolate Muffins
The addition of quinoa and sweet potato means Great British Bake Off winner, David Atherton’s muffins are healthier than your average bake.
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Dolly Alderton’s Ghosts Among Novels In Running For Comic Fiction Prize
The shortlist for the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse prize has been announced.
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Eight Bank Holiday Beers To Sip In The Sunshine
Chances are, you can’t wait to hit the nearest pub garden this bank holiday weekend for a freshly poured pint.
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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.
Isle of Wight Sport
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Euro 2020: Southampton's James Ward-Prowse Left Out Of England Squad
Southampton's James Ward-Prowse is among the players have missed out on a place in England football manager Gareth Southgate's final 26-man squad for this month's European Championships.
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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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Manchester Arena bomber Salman Abedi should have been identified as threat on night of attack, inquiry finds
Manchester Arena bomber Salman Abedi should have been identified as a threat on the night of his attack - and it is "highly likely" more lives could have been saved, an inquiry has found.
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Manchester Arena inquiry: What were the missed opportunities to stop Salman Abedi on night of attack?
The inquiry into the Manchester Arena bombing outlined a series of security failings on the night of the attack in which 22 people were killed and hundreds more injured.
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COVID-19: UK reports more than 11,000 new cases and another 19 deaths
The UK has reported 11,007 new COVID cases and a further 19 deaths in the latest 24-hour period.
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COVID-19: All over-18s in England able to book vaccine from Friday as Whitty warns of 'surprises' ahead
Everyone aged 18 and over will be able to book their COVID-19 vaccine in England from Friday.
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Gary Allen: Double-murderer convicted of killing women 21 years apart may be behind unsolved violent crimes, say police
Police around the UK are being asked to look again at unsolved violent crimes after the conviction of a man who murdered two women more than 20 years apart.
VIDEO
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Manchester Arena bomber Salman Abedi should have been identified as threat on night of attack, inquiry finds
Manchester Arena bomber Salman Abedi should have been identified as a threat on the night of his attack - and it is "highly likely" more lives could have been saved, an inquiry has found.
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COVID-19: Travel restrictions may be eased for Britons who have had both jabs
The government is considering relaxing restrictions surrounding international travel for Britons who have had both doses of coronavirus vaccine.
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Boris Johnson called Matt Hancock 'totally f****** hopeless' in WhatsApp message, Dominic Cummings says
Boris Johnson's former chief aide has shared a WhatsApp message in which the prime minister appears to call Health Secretary Matt Hancock's efforts "totally f****** hopeless".
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COVID-19: UK trial finds new coronavirus treatment saves lives and cuts risk of serious illness
A trial has shown a new, experimental drug to treat COVID-19 in the worst hit patients could stop people dying.
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Joe Biden-Vladimir Putin summit: US president says 'genuine prospect to significantly improve relations' with Russia after talks
US President Joe Biden says he thinks there is a "genuine prospect to significantly improve relations" with Russia following a summit with Vladimir Putin.
SPORT
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Christian Eriksen: Denmark midfielder to be fitted with heart-starting device following cardiac arrest
Christian Eriksen will be fitted with a heart-starting device (ICD) after suffering a cardiac arrest during Euro 2020, Denmark team doctor Morten Boesen has confirmed.
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Tottenham target Gennaro Gattuso after talks with Paulo Fonseca over vacant head coach role break down
Gennaro Gattuso has emerged as the leading candidate for the vacant Tottenham head coach role after talks with Paulo Fonseca broke down.
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Deontay Wilder and Dillian Whyte exchange heated insults as heavyweight rivals welcome long-awaited grudge fight
Deontay Wilder has warned Dillian Whyte "soon we shall see each other" but the Brixton man says his "confused" American rival will "run" from their grudge fight.
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Royal Ascot: Subjectivist takes Gold Cup crown from Stradivarius as Mark Johnston wins race for fourth time
Subjectivist ran out an emphatic victor in the Ascot Gold Cup as three-time winner Stradivarius suffered major traffic problems.
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Harry Maguire: England defender declares himself fit to face Scotland at Euro 2020
Harry Maguire has declared himself fit and available for England's eagerly-anticipated European Championship clash with Scotland.
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!
Things To Make And Try
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Dolly Alderton’s Ghosts Among Novels In Running For Comic Fiction Prize
The shortlist for the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse prize has been announced.
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New Movie 'Last Night In Soho' Stars Queen's Gambit's Anya Taylor-Joy As Sinister 60s Idol
The psychological horror is released on October 22.
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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.
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 Brand New 43" TV With Studiophase and Sky
Follow England at the Euros from the comfort of your own home with a brand new LG 43 inch 4K Ultra HD Smart TV worth £399.00, courtesy of Studiophase and Sky!
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50% Off Hot Stone Massages With Zen Spa
We've got 20 fabulous Hot Stone Massages at half price with the stunning Island-based Zen Spa, now under new ownership!
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Win A Luxury Purshaa Fleece From Zhik
We've teamed up with Cowes-based store Zhik, with Ocean Leisure, to offer a luxury Purshaa fleece, perfect for the great outdoors!
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REGISTER NOW: An Exclusive Evening With Pablo Bloom
You don't want to miss this - get ready for an exciting evening with this incredible musical comedian, all the way from sunny Spain!
