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As recently reported by OnTheWight, UK Oil and Gas confirm they've given up the licence for oil exploration off the coast of Compton but say their sights are now set on drilling in Arreton from 2019.
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Officers are appealing for information after vintage signs were stolen in Arreton on Thursday, as well as £1,000 worth of specialist tools from Shorwell the same day.
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If you get caught up in the diversion on Tuesday evening and want to head to the other side of the village, it could take you half an hour.
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A Flood Alert for the Eastern Yar and tributaries from Whitwell to Bembridge has been issued by the Environment Agency.
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Police report crimes figures during Bestival. A staggering £175,000 of illegal drugs were seized, including 14,000 Nitrous oxide (Nos) canisters.
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With buses running frequently, connecting with every ferry at Ryde, East Cowes, Cowes and Yarmouth, customers can save their queuing for the Portaloos and beer tents at Bestival.
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Superintendent Andy Houghton, Silver Commander for Bestival 2016, has every confidence the Bestival organisers are committed to running a safe and secure event, that the whole family can enjoy.
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The Tomato Stall wowed the judges with their tomatoes, their growing practices and the products that they make. Well done to all involved.
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If you're out polishing the helicopter this weekend and fancy popping out to the pub, we've got the details of an Isle of Wight pub that might suit.
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The 2015 Great British Bake Off winner, Nadiya Hussain, is announced for this year's Garlic Festival food theatre.
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Two cars are involved in the collision and the Air Ambulance is on the scene. Best to avoid the area if you can as traffic is building up.
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An 'explosive device' has been found at Lynnbottom Tip. Unsurprisingly, it's currently closed, while the device is being tackled.
