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Isle of Wight v Guernsey junior tournament set to become regular event
THE Isle of Wight hosted its first junior badminton competition against Guernsey, which resulted in a comfortable win against their Channel Islands counterparts over the weekend. The official match was held at The Fairway sports complex, Sandown
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Pat Sharp and the Fun House experience heads to the Isle of Wight
SPECTRUM — The Autism Festival has announced a fundraising night with television presenter and DJ, Pat Sharp. Widely known for his work on children's television programme, Fun House, Pat will be bringing his DJ set to Cowes Enterprise College,
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Cross-Solent travel disruptions and cancellations continue as rush hour looms
WITH rush hour approaching, a number of cross-Solent services are experiencing disruption and cancellations today (Monday) as high winds continue. Hovertravel services are currently suspended, with a further update expected at 4.30pm, while Red
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Revealed: How much the Isle of Wight Council raised in school absence fines
THE ISLE of Wight Council made more than £100,000 last year from fining parents and carers whose children had unauthorised absences. Despite the number of truancy penalty notices (TPN) issued on the Island dropping, more people have failed to pay
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Teenager pleads guilty and second teenager cleared of Ryde barn blaze
A TEENAGER, who is charged with burning down a barn causing £150,000 worth of damage, has appeared before a judge at the Isle of Wight Crown Court. Thomas Raftery, 19, of Poole Lane, Bournemouth, pleaded guilty to a singular count of arson that
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More houses proposed for East Cowes — but only nine will be affordable
MORE houses have been proposed for East Cowes with a developer submitting plans for up to 25 homes on the grounds of a former convent. Vail Williams LLP, on behalf of Sisters for Christ, are submitting an outline plan for houses on Millfield Avenue
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Man-in-water report sparks nighttime river search
CONCERN that a man had gone into the River Medina led to Cowes RNLI lifeboat, three Isle of Wight Coastguard teams, and Isle of Wight police carrying out an intensive nighttime search over the weekend. Coastguard teams were called at 11.15pm
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Police investigating report of sexual assault on 15year-old girl in Newport
POLICE were called to a report of a serious sexual assault on a teenage girl in Newport on Saturday night. A 15 year-old girl was reportedly attacked at Snook's Hill, near Coppins Bridge, shortly after 11pm. The attack was alleged to
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Delays and cancellations on Monday's cross-Solent services as high winds continue
CROSS-SOLENT services have been hit by delays and cancellations this morning (Monday) as the windy weather continues. Hovertravel services are currently suspended. An update on sailings during the rest of the day is due to be provided at 12.30pm.
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Shanklin Cricket Club president makes a hundred.... years
AS A batsman, Bill Jenkins said he never got out in the nineties and always went on to make a hundred — and that's exactly how it has been in life for the Shanklin Cricket Club president after he celebrated becoming a centenarian. Bill, who has been
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Five year road ban for Shorwell drink driver who fled across field to escape police
A DRINK driver has been given a five-year driving ban after being arrested twice within a week — and police had to chase her through a field to catch her. Valerie Suzan Burnett, 42, pleaded guilty to failing to provide a specimen and driving