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A crime spree that included breaking into Mountbatten's warehouse and then breaking into homes and holding a knife to Islanders in their 80s forcing them to withdraw cash from an ATM has landed the man a 13 year jail sentence
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Surgery under a general anaesthetic was not an option, nor was transfer to a mainland hospital, so this pioneering surgery took place at St Mary's for the first time ever
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The new funding will mean there will be 37 practitioners in place to support staff who experience traumatic events at work such as violence or aggression
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John shares this review of Jaz Delorean's latest solo gig on the Isle of Wight. Read on to see why he loved it so much
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The consultation has been given the go-ahead for a plan that could see a footbridge over the River Medina, a new hotel, multi-storey car park and other big projects in the harbour
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Avoid disappointment by booking now to see a gifted violinist premiere this "superb work that deserves more frequent outings"
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Number of dwellings reduced and the point of access to the site reduced are just some of the changes to the previously rejected application
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The Isle of Wight Council’s regeneration director said the housing was being put back to keep all options open, but a spokesperson for IWC said they did not intend to bring back the rejected plans
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The latest update on Operation Amaryllis, the police investigation into the murder of Scott Cooper in Ryde last week
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As well as being charged for causing grievous bodily harm with intent, the man was charged for making threats to kill
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From next week the vaccination hub at St Mary's Hospital in Newport will be welcoming people aged 18 and over for their first, second and booster Covid-19 vaccines
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Ian Whitmore who curated the exhibition says, "The artists and Quay Arts took risks which have really paid off producing a strong, high quality and thought-provoking exhibition"
