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Early riser Tom Howatt was given a fright when a light shined into his car at 4am followed by a knock on the glass. There was a happy result though. Read the details within
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The occupiers say they have no wish to damage or disturb the building, instead they intend to preserve the cultural heritage of this almost 200-year-old building, once frequented by the likes of Lewis Carroll, Charles Darwin and Count Stroganov
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Maertens was originally sentenced to 16 years in 2020, but the Solicitor General said he was shocked by the seriousness of the offences and referred the case to the Court of Appeal
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Police say the missing man from East Cowes has now been located
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Ten years in prison for damaging a memorial versus a five year sentence for grievous bodily harm is just one element of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill
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An online petition to crackdown on revenge porn has been launched after it was discovered that Isle of Wight teenagers and young women are being targeted. News OnTheWight finds out more
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The victim suffered three fractures to her jaw requiring ongoing surgery and treatment. She bravely found the courage to tell medics what caused her injuries three weeks after the incident
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A paedophile, who owned and ran a number of well-known Isle of Wight businesses, including a children's play zone was today given an 18 year prison sentence. “He was directly responsible for the most heinous abuse of children”
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The police officer was assaulted on the head with the imitation gun, but not before having it held to her head and the trigger pulled. Details within
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A total to 42 people have donated from as little of £5 to as much as £100 to help cover the fines issued to the volunteers who were painting the building
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A lot of people were involved in the search for a high risk missing person last night. If you heard helicopters circling overhead, this is why
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The intensification of police activity saw 17 drug networks disrupted across the region, with police targeting individuals who ran either local or county lines, supplying crack cocaine and heroin
