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Isle of Wight News
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Duke Of Edinburgh: The Timings For Prince Philip's Funeral
Prince Philip's funeral will take place this afternoon (Saturday) and will stay within the grounds of Windsor Castle to avoid crowds gathering during the COVID pandemic.
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London Boy Dedicates Isle Of Wight NHS Fundraiser To Duke Of Edinburgh
As a personal tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh, a 14-year-old boy is running across the Isle of Wight - whilst also raising money for NHS Charities Together.
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Prince Philip's Loyalty To The Queen To Be Praised During Windsor Castle Funeral
Prince Philip's "unwavering loyalty" to the Queen will be praised at his funeral today (Saturday), as well as the duke's "courage, fortitude and faith".
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Isle Of Wight Bus Drivers To Hold Minute's Silence For Prince Philip's Funeral
Southern Vectis drivers and staff will join in with a minute's silence today (Saturday) to mark the funeral of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh.
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First Ever Isle Of Wight Ambulance Staff Prepare For Paramedic Apprenticeship
Isle of Wight Ambulance Service (IWAS) Emergency Vehicle Operatives (EVOs) are preparing to embark on a Paramedic Apprenticeship - for the first time ever.
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Newport's St George's Way Retail Park: Plans For Costa Coffee Drive-Through
Plans for a Costa Coffee drive-through at Newport's new St George's Way retail park have been revealed.
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Things To Do: Last Chance To See Spring Windows Of Ryde Shops
It's the last chance to see some shop windows in Ryde which are showcasing artwork by the local community - to celebrate the high street's heritage.
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ALL Motorcycle Events Cancelled On Isle Of Wight This Year
No motorcycle races will happen on the Isle of Wight this year.
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Former Newport HMV Store Is Purchased By Isle Of Wight NHS Trust
The former HMV store, which then became Poundland has been bought by the Isle of Wight NHS Trust.
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Revealed: 'Dirty' Details Of Recent Lake Kebab House Inspection
Dirty utensils, false safety checks and a lack of Covid preventative measures – the full details of a zero hygiene rating for the Lake Kebab House have been revealed.
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Wightlink Announces FastCat Return Date
The Ryde to Portsmouth FastCat service will return in two weeks time, Wightlink has confirmed.
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Angel Coatings Director To Appear In Court On Fraud Charges
The director of former Isle of Wight company, Angel Coatings, will appear in court charged with fraud.
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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Prince Philip's 'unwavering loyalty' to Queen will be praised during Windsor Castle funeral
Prince Philip's "unwavering loyalty" to the Queen will be praised at his funeral, as well as the duke's "courage, fortitude and faith".
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Prince Philip: Queen shares private photograph of her and Duke of Edinburgh on holiday in Scotland
A poignant, private photograph of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh has been released on the eve of Prince Philip's funeral.
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Prince Philip: The timings for the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral
Prince Philip's funeral will take place this afternoon and will stay within the grounds of Windsor Castle to avoid crowds gathering during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID-19: Indian variant could 'scupper' easing of UK coronavirus lockdown rules, warns expert
The Indian coronavirus mutation could "scupper" the UK's march to freedom, a leading scientist has warned.
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FedEx shooting: Gun violence is a 'national embarrassment' that needs to stop, Joe Biden warns
Joe Biden has described mass shootings as a "national embarrassment" that has to end.
VIDEO
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COVID-19: UK cases of South African variant rise - as Indian double mutation also heads to Britain
A total of 600 people in the UK have now contracted the South African coronavirus variant, new figures show.
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COVID-19: Risk of blood clot after coronavirus is eight times higher than after Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine - study
The risk of developing a blood clot after having COVID-19 is eight times higher than after being given the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, according to a study by Oxford University.
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FTSE 100 'milestone' as it tops 7,000 mark for first time in more than a year
The FTSE 100 has climbed above the 7,000 mark for the first time since the early days of the coronavirus crisis.
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Batches of 50 to 100 Uighur workers are being advertised on the Chinese internet
Uighur people from Xinjiang working in other parts of China are subject to "political" checks and work under strict "half-military" style management, according to new evidence discovered by Sky News.
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Greensill: Chair of committee that exposed civil servant's role at company not seen 'anything like it'
The chair of the committee that exposed how the former government chief commercial officer was able to take a job at Greensill Capital while still working in Whitehall has said he's "not really come across anything like it before".
ENTERTAINMENT
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Helen McCrory: Peaky Blinders star dies after 'heroic battle with cancer', husband Damian Lewis confirms
Actress Helen McCrory, best known for starring in Peaky Blinders and the Harry Potter films, has died after a "heroic battle with cancer", her husband Damian Lewis has said.
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Taylor Swift's Fearless breaks long-held Beatles' record as re-recorded album becomes star's third in 12 months to top UK chart
Taylor Swift's re-recorded album Fearless has become the star's third to top the UK charts in less than 12 months - breaking a long-held record by The Beatles.
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Gladiators: Former Shadow star Jefferson King appears gaunt in mugshot following blackmail trial
Former Gladiators star Jefferson King - known as "Shadow" in the show - has been pictured in a police mugshot after he admitted to being involved in a blackmail plot.
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Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez call off their engagement weeks after denying split
Jennifer Lopez and baseball star Alex Rodriguez have called off their engagement - a month after denying reports they had split.
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Adam Perkins death: 'Welcome to Chili's' viral video Vine star dies aged 24
Vine star Adam Perkins, behind the viral 'Welcome to Chili's' video, has died at the age of 24.
SPORT
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Steve Bruce: Newcastle United head coach says this season is most challenging of his managerial career
Newcastle United head coach Steve Bruce admits this season has constituted the toughest campaign of his managerial career to date amid his side's inconsistent form in the Premier League and disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Mercedes ahead of Red Bull at Imola, but are they favourites? The Friday F1 verdict from both teams
Mercedes admit they are "definitely feeling better" heading into F1 2021's second weekend than they were in Bahrain after enjoying a near-perfect Friday at the Emilia-Romagna GP, topping both opening Imola sessions while also seeing major rivals Red Bull stutter.
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Anthony Joshua says Tyson Fury could not reject world title fight but dismisses his rival's hopes of victory
Anthony Joshua says Tyson Fury could not reject the chance to become undisputed world champion but dismissed his British rival's hopes of an historic victory.
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Mikel Arteta exclusive interview: Bukayo Saka, Emile Smith Rowe and the story of Arsenal's youth revolution
“It made me proud,” Mikel Arteta tells Sky Sports with a smile.
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John Dawes: Former Wales and British & Irish Lions captain dies aged 80
Former Wales and Lions captain John Dawes has died at the age of 80.
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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What to Watch at Home this Weekend
Fancy a movie night? How about one of these popular new releases, available to watch via most streaming services.
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Made in Italy, with Liam Neeson, comes to Amazon Prime
Heart-warming comedy, Made in Italy, is set in glorious Tuscany. Bohemian London artist Robert (Liam Neeson) who returns to Italy with his estranged son Jack (Michael Richardson) to make a quick sale of the house they inherited from his late wife. Neither expects to find the once beautiful villa in such a state of disrepair...
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Live and Local with Isle of Wight Radio
It is well known that the Island has a history of great music and bands, whether it is Dancer, The Waltons or Reminder — and of course there’s Level 42 and Thin Lizzy’s Snowy White.
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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Feast On Our April Recipes
Enjoy a selection of beautiful dishes all recommended by our expert cook!
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FREE EVENT: Heading Out Of Lockdown: Why Your Mental Health Is A Priority
In the first of a new series tackling some of the biggest issues post-covid, we'll be talking to a panel of experts on how to help your mental health coming out of lockdown...
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Ten Best Buys For The Garden This Spring
Now that we're in the delightful and bright season of Spring, what better way to enjoy the nicer weather than in the garden? Here's the items you need to get the most out of your outdoor space...
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BOOK NOW: Food and Drink Tours
Now the hospitality industry's reopening, it's the perfect opportunity to treat yourself on some beautiful delicacies!
