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A 65th-minute goal spelled heartbreak for Isle of Wight football side Newport, as they lost the Sydenhams Wessex League Cup final on Monday. After a long and tiring season, Newport were undone by Team Solent at the neutral ground of Salisbury.

Severe thunderstorms in Hampton Roads; power outages reported

The main area hit by the severe weather were Suffolk, Chesapeake, and Isle of Wight County. A severe thunderstorm warning was in effect until 9 p.m. in Chesapeake, Suffolk, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, Norfolk and Virginia Beach. Dominion Power is ...

Businesses and homes in the future for South Church Street?

Residential development on the land would be good for local businesses since there is a "fairly limited" population who take advantage of them, said Andrew Cripps, CEO and president of the Isle of Wight-Smithfield-Windsor Chamber of Commerce.

Warning to dog walkers

SEVERAL geese and chickens have been killed by dogs, sparking an appeal for dog owners to be vigilant when walking near livestock. The Isle of Wight Police Country Watch team said dogs should be kept on a lead when walking near animals to prevent ...

£45k for Isle of Wight Women's Refuge

THE Isle of Wight Women's Refuge will continue to provide support for women escaping domestic abuse, with the help of a £45,000 grant over a three-year period from Lloyds Bank Foundation. The charity's services include a 24-hour helpline, a refuge with ...

Basford backs Heathens to bag quick-fire double

BEN Basford is backing Cradley to push for maximum points from two meetings in four days. Heathens head to Coventry on Friday before taking on comeback club Isle of Wight at Monmore next Monday, May 9. They're unbeaten on home shale and their only ...

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