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Car crash in Bembridge — buses diverted
SOUTHERN Vectis buses have been diverted following a crash in Bembridge. At 2.28pm, Isle of Wight Police received a report of a crash between two cars on Embankment Road. No one is thought to be injured, and recovery of the vehicles is being
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After Brexit, we need to value service sector
From Simon Dabell, Whitwell: Listening to the news this week, as the government plan to stop non-British people from working in the hospitality, retail and care industries, it is obvious that pubs, restaurants, care homes and shops will struggle
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Ventnor defeat a frustration after battling performance
HAMPSHIRE 1 VENTNOR 12, OVERTON 18 IT WAS another hugely frustrating day for Ventnor, whose endeavour and commitment was not reflected, yet again, in the final score. Playing
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Cliff fall in Shanklin — emergency service teams and Isle of Wight Council called to the scene
COASTGUARD teams, police and the Isle of Wight Council have been called to Shanklin today — after a landslip sent dirt and debris falling onto a road below. At 2.30pm, Ventnor and Bembridge coastguard rescue teams were called to the scene, with
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Get £10 cash to talk with Isle of Wight police about serious violence
ISLE of Wight police are hosting an event in Ryde — where people can have their say on what positive steps can be taken to help tackle serious violence. Refreshments will be provided, and the first 100 people to sign up and attend will receive
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Romans victory could set up historic all-Island Hants cup final
A FIRST-half penalty was enough for Brading to book their place in the final of the Hampshire FA Intermediate Trophy and continue their superb season. And it could be an historic all-Isle of Wight final if Shanklin can beat Fareham Reserves in
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Target bad dog owners, not man’s best friend
The IW Council, after a bit of a false start before Christmas, has now finally fired the starting gun on its Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) consultation. These are the orders which, among other things, replace control orders banning dogs
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Ventnor man given conditional discharge for possession of a knuckleduster
A MAN was given a conditional discharge for possession of a knuckleduster. Lewis Brendan Morera-Morgan, 19, of Trinity Road, Ventnor, admitted possessing an offensive weapon in public on March 28, 2019, when he appeared at the Isle of Wight Magistrates
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Marie Maxfield, known for her work at several Isle of Wight businesses over many decades, has died at 79
MARIE Winefride Maxfield, a business owner, keen gardener and animal lover who lived on the Isle of Wight for more than 50 years, has died at the age of 79. Born in New Eltham, London, in 1940, she moved to Blackburn with her family to escape the
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Eager motorists flock to Esplanade for new HW20 plate cars
WITH the arrival of new 2020 number plates highly anticipated, Esplanade offered customers a chance to be one of the first on the Island to drive a HW20 car. Last night (Saturday), the Cowes-based car dealership's showroom came to life as customers
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Wide variety of spuds being tried
IT IS that exciting time of year again, when gardeners prepare for planting home-grown spuds. It may be a tad late for ‘chitting’ earlies and getting them ready for planting out either in the ground or in tubs, but most gardens will have been so
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Shanklin man discovered with haul of stolen items including paddleboard and bikes
A MAN who went on a spree of thefts around Shanklin, stealing bicycles, binoculars and a paddleboard. Anthony Charles Nicholls, 43, of Wilton Road, appeared at the Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court, where he admitted six counts of theft, two counts