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The Air Accident Investigation Branch has issued an update on its investigation into the fatal helicopter crash near Shanklin that claimed the lives of 3 people exactly a year ago today.

Over 100 jobs are set to be created from approved plans to expand a window and door manufacturer’s operations near the Isle of Wight’s county town.

Feedback from previous forums has resulted in the introduction of Frequent PrePay, designed to give regular travellers a fixed-price travel option among other things.

The youngster set himself the challenge as a test of determination, preparation and perseverance, initially hoping to raise £250 for the lifesaving charity.

Islanders are being urged to order repeat prescriptions in good time and make use of pharmacies and other NHS services if illness or injury threatens to put a dampener on the final bank holiday weekend of the summer.

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A customer notice has appeared inside the Newport store confirming that work is now underway to prepare the space to "open once again as a cafe".

Forestry England unveiled plans for cabins at Bouldnor Forest in early July as part of a partnership with accommodation company Unyoked.

A former Isle of Wight town centre furniture store, vacant for years, could be given a new lease of life as a ‘modern convenience store’ operating as an off-licence.

Anyone who recognises the women pictured, or who was in the area at the time and witnessed anything suspicious, is being urged to contact police.