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Isle of Wight Council proposes Sandown seafront toilet rejuvenation
A BUSY stretch of Isle of Wight seafront could see a new restaurant and public toilets if planning permission is granted. Sandown seafront could be given a new lease of life as the Isle of Wight Council has submitted a planning application, to itself
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Isle of Wight's Anya — inspired by Greta Thunberg — organises climate strike
AN ISLE of Wight teenager plans to emulate Greta Thunberg by uniting her community through spreading awareness of environmental issues. Anya Poerscout-Edgerton, 14, a member of Youth Strike 4 Climate IW, organised a Valentine's Day climate strike
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One in four staff abused at Isle of Wight NHS Trust by their patients
MORE than one in four staff across the Isle of Wight NHS have experienced abuse towards them by patients in the last 12 months. The statistics were released as government health secretary Matt Hancock announced new measures to protect workers.
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Hovertravel apprentice wins Star Award for outstanding customer service
AN EMPLOYEE at Hovertravel has picked up an award for outstanding customer service. Handling agent Joshua Sheekey received the Star Award for customer service, in Havant and South Downs College’s Apprenticeship Star Awards 2020. The young agent
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Gossip of mermaids spotted in Freshwater — fish-tailed swimmers enjoy half-term activity
A GOSSIP of mermaids was spotted in Freshwater at the West Wight Sports and Community Centre. The invasion of the 25 fish-tailed swimmers formed part of the centre's half-term activity programme. Centre manager Clare Griffin said: "It was fantastic
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Royal Mail to increase price of stamps next month
Royal Mail has said it will increase the price of first class and second class stamps. The postal firm said the price of a first class stamp will jump 6p to 76p and the price of a second class stamp will rise 4p to 65p from March 23. The company
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Isle of Wight artist threw herself off cliff — after members of the public became concerned by her 'strange behaviour'
A WOMAN died after throwing herself off Tennyson Down shortly after a passer-by phoned the police with their concerns. 'Strange behaviour' by artist Annette Jane Lewis, 55, had been witnessed by several people on July 31, 2019. The inquest
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Arthouse: A Royal Opera House double-feature live broadcast — and Renee Zellweger as Judy Garland
WITH a double feature at Ventnor Arts Club, live from the Royal Opera House, and a film starring Oscar winner, Renee Zellweger, arthouse is in good hands this week. On Tuesday, at 7pm, Ventnor Arts Club is screening Dances at a Gathering and The
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Stunning photos capture Shanklin cliff fall in action
PHOTOGRAPHER Trudie Wilson captured these fantastic images of a cliff fall in Shanklin. She witnessed the dramatic landslip from a safe distance but said the noise and impact was 'quite something' and warned people to take extra care while walking
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West Wight businessman brings star-studded charity concert to London
A WEST Wight businessman, who has raised millions of pounds for charity, is organising a star-studded concert in London next month to build a new hospital. John Caulcutt hosts the annual Towers Party in Yarmouth, which has raised more than £1 million
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Freshwater Co-op take Causeway swans under its wing
AN APPEAL to feed more than 20 swans at Freshwater Causeway has been backed by the Co-op in Afton Road. As previously reported, it was feared that the unusually large quantity of swans may starve unless more people helped to feed them.
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Road in Ryde town centre temporarily closed due to problems with electricity supply
CHURCH Lane in Ryde has been temporarily closed for electric works. Island Roads, on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council, has closed Church Lane from its junction with Yelfs Road to its junction with Union Road. This is for emergency
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Eyes to the Isle of Wight skies for the Big Star Count
VISIT Isle of Wight is encouraging the local community to reach for the stars. As part of Star Count 2020, countryside charity Campaign for Real England (CPRE) is inviting people on the Island to choose a clear night from today until February 28
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Emergency services called to garage fire in Ryde
FIREFIGHTERS were called to tackle a garage fire in Ryde in the early hours of this morning (Friday). Crews from the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service had to force entry into the garage on Spencer Road to put out the fire. A spokesperson for
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Isle of Wight actress Julia Breck — famed for her appearances with Spike Milligan — has died at 78
ACTRESS and former Newport resident, Julia Breck, has died aged 78. Julia was born in Newport on August 22, 1941, and became a student of Richmond School of Art at the age of 15. After a stint working as an au pair in St Raphael, south-west France
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'Portsmouthian language' by police officer led to abuse, Isle of Wight court told
A policeman's 'Portsmouthian' language led to him being abused by a man who had stolen wine from the Co-op, a court heard. Scott Edward Cooper, 31, of Green Street, Ryde, appeared at the Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court last Friday, where he