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His Honour Judge Shepherd jailed him for six years, but added a further two years on in acknowledgement of Medway’s dangerousness as an offender
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Filming took place in Freshwater and Ventnor with women in the top four roles; writer, director, producer and actor
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Joe needs to raise £5,000 asap after being selected compete in the World Skate Games in Argentina in October. Can you help?
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Watch: Dramatic video highlights importance to ‘Pass Wide and Slow’ around horse riders on the roads
Several riders from the West Wight took part in the annual Pass Wide and Slow event - raising awareness about the importance for drivers to give plenty of space when passing horse-riders on the road
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Both housing schemes needed the traffic regulation order approved and in place before the development could start
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Cllr Robertson responds to the accusation that he's playing Monopoly with planning in Newport and calls for the Cabinet to overrule the Scrutiny Committee's recommendations
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It is understood, should the proposed changes be refused, Conservative councillors would vote against the draft Island Planning Strategy, potentially blocking its adoption and delaying the process longer
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A fantastic coup for Ventnorian Rowena Amos, as Toyah Willcox is confirmed for a new short film being shot on the Isle of Wight next month
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The man admitted the offences of touching girls under the age of 13 and exposing himself
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As well as Jimi getting a makeover, there'll be well-wishers dressed-up as hippies and Victorian gentry to wave on the cyclists
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Another chance to see Cowes-based singer Nina Ross, as she's joined by her accomplished trio at the thatched church in Freshwater Bay
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Scores of swimmers took part in the annual swim across the Solent to raise money for the West Wight Sports and Community Centre. Well done to them all and the kayakers who supported them during their crossing
