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Welcome to the Isle of Wight Radio News Centre

Isle of Wight Radio's news team keeps the Island up-to-date with the latest information - as it happens! As well as letting you know what's happening in the world, our small but dedicated team brings you the latest news from down your street and in your very own town.

Of course, we can't be everywhere all at once which means we're always really grateful for your updates. Our team of highly experienced journalists is waiting hear what matters to you - so if you've got a burning issue you think we should be covering, contact the Isle of Wight Radio News Centre by calling 01983 821777, the news hotline 01983 898969(24hrs) or email news@iwradio.co.uk

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Island News

Island Police Station Tops Force Complaints

A police station on the Isle of Wight had received more complaints against officers than any other within the Hampshire force.

Gasification Plant Remains Closed After Emissions Breach

It has emerged that the Isle of Wight's gasification plant has again breached allowable dioxin emissions and remains closed.

Elderly Couple Serious In Hospital

An elderly couple injured in a crash on the Island remain in a serious but stable condition in hospital.

Audio/Video: Thousands Sign Petition to Keep Shanklin Fire Station

Around 100 concerned residents turned up to protest at a move to close Shanklin fire station.

RNLI Volunteers Praised Over Rescue

Volunteer RNLI lifeboat crew at Yarmouth are being praised for saving two sailors from drowning.

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Isle of Wight Sport

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National News

Ex-Headteacher Faces Jail For Abusing Boys

A former boarding school headteacher is facing jail for abusing boys in Norfolk and Suffolk during the 1970s and 1980s.

Meredith Killer 'Victim Of Planted Evidence'

A former FBI investigator has said jailed Amanda Knox is innocent of the brutal sex murder of British university student Meredith Kercher.

Video: 'Quickie Divorce' For Cheryl And Ashley Cole

The four-year marriage of Cheryl and Ashley Cole has ended in divorce at the High Court in London.

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World

Seven Guilty In Child Abuse Case In Portugal

Seven people have been found guilty of sex crimes at a state-run care home in a child abuse case that has rocked Portugal.

Video: Dozens Dead After Blast At Pakistan Rally

A suicide bomber has killed more than 40 people at a Pakistan rally expressing solidarity with Palestinians.

Food Price Fear Over Russia Wheat Ban

Russia has extended the ban on wheat exports until next year's harvest, sparking fears over a global food shortage.

Tagged Nadir To Face Trial 'In October 2011'

An Old Bailey judge has said Asil Nadir could face trial in October 2011 and ordered the tycoon to wear an electronic tag.

Video: ICC: Pakistan Trio 'Have Case To Answer'

Cricket's governing body has pledged to stamp out corruption in the sport - as the three Pakistan cricketers caught in an alleged betting scam are quizzed by Met detectives.

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Showbiz

Jennifer Saunders To Spice Up Theatreland

Jennifer Saunders hopes to create an absolutely fabulous plot when she writes The Spice Girls musical.

Video: GMTV Bows Out After 17 Years On Air

Long-running morning show GMTV has aired its last ever programme with presenter Andrew Castle thanking the loyal viewers who watched it in its 17-year run.

Robbie Tops The Bill To Light Up Blackpool

Robbie Williams is due in Blackpool tonight to switch on the lights that will stay on for the next 66 days.

Video: Piano Rock Star On Mission To Inspire Young

The rock star of the classical world may have just signed a £2m record deal but his real mission is to inspire the young to love Beethoven as much as Bieber.

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Sport

Mo Farah Out Of Commonwealth Games

Double European champion Mo Farah has pulled out of the Commonwealth Games with tiredness.

Federer Cruises Past Beck Into Third Round Of US Open

Roger Federer's bid for a seventh consecutive US Open final remains on course after he swept aside Germany's Andreas Beck 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 in the second round in New York.

Onions Ruled Out Of Ashes Series

England fast bowler Graham Onions will undergo back surgery next week that will rule him out of competing in the Ashes series in Australia this winter.

Capello Learns Lessons Of World Cup Failure

England manager Fabio Capello insists he has learned enough lessons from England's World Cup campaign to get his team back on track for the forthcoming Euro 2012 qualifying campaign.

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Videos

Video: ICC: Pakistan Trio 'Have Case To Answer'

Cricket's governing body has pledged to stamp out corruption in the sport - as the three Pakistan cricketers caught in an alleged betting scam are quizzed by Met detectives.

Video: Hundreds Of Tiger Sharks In Feeding Frenzy

Tiger Sharks have been spotted in a massive feeding frenzy off the southern Queensland coast.  

Video: Dramatic Video Of US Footballer's Collision

Dramatic video footage shows an American footballer picking himself up after being thrown from his motorbike in a road accident.

Video: GMTV Bows Out After 17 Years On Air

Long-running morning show GMTV has aired its last ever programme with presenter Andrew Castle thanking the loyal viewers who watched it in its 17-year run.

Video: Binning The Booze: Brits Are Drinking Less

People in the UK are drinking less for the first time in 60 years, according to new figures.

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