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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.
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Island News
MAN GIVEN THREE YEARS FOR KNIFEPOINT ROBBERY
A man who robbed a shopkeeper in Wootton at knifepoint has been sentenced to three years in prison.
WINNING PAN BUILDING FIRM CONFIRMED
It has been revealed that BDW Trading, and Barratts Developments, are the winning bidders for building the new Pan development.
JAZZ FESTIVAL CANCELLED FOR SECOND YEAR RUNNING
This year's Isle of Wight Jazz Festival has been cancelled, just weeks before it was due to go ahead.
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DOZENS WITHOUT A PREFERRED SCHOOL FOR SEPTEMBER
Dozens of children on the Isle of Wight didn't receive their first choice school place this year.
COUNCILLOR SENTENCED FOR PC ASSAULT
An Isle of Wight councillor has been sentenced for assaulting a police officer.
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Isle of Wight Sport
WEEKEND OF DEFEATS FOR ISLAND SIDES
All four of the Island's Wessex League teams suffered defeats this weekend.
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PRESSURE OFF FOR PLAY-OFF BOUND RAIDERS
Wightlink Raiders director, Steve Price, says everything is 'easier' ahead of this weekend's double-header.
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SILVER SUCCESS FOR ISLAND ROWER
Islander, Roger Prowse, is celebrating a silver medal at the CRASH-B World Indoor Rowing Championships.
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Chris Browning previews the weekend's football and ice hockey, and looks ahead to the new Formula One season
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National News
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Calls To Raise Age of Criminality Ruled Out
The age of criminal responsibility will not be raised despite the claim James Bulger's killers were too young to be prosecuted, the Government has said.
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Suspect Remanded After Death Of Bullied Man
An 18-year-old man charged with harassing David Askew, who died after a confrontation outside his home, has been remanded in custody.
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Two Teens Held Over Have-A-Go Hero Murder
Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with the murder of a man who died confronting robbers in East London.
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World
Pope Dragged Into Paedophile Priests Row
The Pope has met the head of the German Catholic Church over a growing paedophile priest scandal, as it was revealed the pontiff once helped get housing for a clergyman accused of child sex abuse.
British Exchange Student Goes Missing In US
A reward has been offered for information leading to the location of a missing British foreign exchange student in America.
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Woods' Wife 'Not Allowed In Ambulance'
Tiger Woods' wife Elin was not allowed to travel with him in the ambulance to hospital following his fateful car crash, it has emerged.
Woman, 92, Charged With Murdering Husband, 98
A 92-year-old woman has been charged with murdering her 98-year-old husband in Sydney, Australia.
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Bomb Blasts Rip Through Crowds In Lahore
At least 43 people have been killed after suicide bomb attacks in the Pakistani city of Lahore.
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Showbiz
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DiCaprio Opens Shutters On Latest Film
Leonardo DiCaprio says his heart will go on, despite the fact he can no longer say he starred in the biggest movie of all time.
Essex Teen To Represent UK At Eurovision
A 19-year-old from Essex has been chosen to represent the UK in this year's Eurovision Song Contest.
Owen In Rehab To Beat Womanising And Drink
Take That singer Mark Owen is receiving treatment at a rehab clinic after admitting to a drink problem and a string of affairs.
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Just Friends? Jen And Gerard Admit Chemistry
It's been the big Hollywood rumour for months and now Jennifer Aniston and Gerard Butler have revealed to Sky News the truth about their relationship.
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Sport
Storrie Steps Down As Pompey Chief Exec
Peter Storrie has stepped down as chief executive of Portsmouth Football Club.
England Continue To Dominate On Day 3
England lead by 445 runs at the close of play on day two of the first Test against Bangladesh in Chittagong.
Johnson Relishing Scotland Game
Despite being under pressure Martin Johnson is relishing the prospect of England's Six Nations game in Scotland.
Spurs Can Move 3 Points Clear In 4th
Tottenham can open up a 3 point gap over Manchester City if they beat Blackburn in the early Premier League kick off.
F1 Season Starts In Controversy
Jenson Button shrugged off the controversy regarding an innovative aerodynamic concept the new McLaren car is using.
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Videos
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Strike Ballot To Be Held Over Corus Closure
Thousands of steel workers are to be balloted for strikes in protest at the mothballing of the Corus plant on Teesside.
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DiCaprio Opens Shutters On Latest Film
Leonardo DiCaprio says his heart will go on, despite the fact he can no longer say he starred in the biggest movie of all time.
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BA Chief: 'Unions Are Stuck In A Time Warp'
British Airways chief executive Willie Walsh has launched a scathing attack on union bosses following the announcement of seven days of strikes by cabin crew.
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Two Teens Held Over Have-A-Go Hero Murder
Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with the murder of a man who died confronting robbers in East London.
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BA Cabin Crew Lose Court Case Over Cuts
British Airways cabin crew have lost their High Court bid to stop the airline imposing cost-cutting measures.