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Pick of the best as International Classic Car Show highlights top entries
THE 20th The Isle of Wight International Charity Classic Car Extravaganza finished today after a successful two-day show. Organiser Vic Gallucci had produced a huge selection of cars, including classics, customs, retro models and everything in
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Daily Covid data shows drop in rolling rate but 48 more cases today
DAILY Covid data published by Public Health England shows a further 48 cases added today. It takes the Island's total cases since the pandemic began, to 10,798. The rolling rate per 100,000 people, for the Isle of Wight, has fallen since yesterday
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Have spiders started coming into your home? Show us your scariest spider photos
The weather is getting cooler and that means one thing - more spiders coming in to our homes! Spiders usually start to come out in early September, with their presence noticeable in homes until around mid-October. After this, they tend to be spotted
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PICTURES: first day at school for Isle of Wight kids: plus how to send yours in
Thousands of Isle of Wight children headed back to the school this week for the start of the new school year. We asked you if you would like to share your first day at school pictures with us - and many mums and dads kindly sent as photos.
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Man's long list of offences included exposure and assaulting his own mother
AN ISLE of Wight man who assaulted his own mother and exposed himself to a man, among other offences, has been sentenced. Anthony Serjent, of no fixed address, appeared before the Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court on Friday (September 10). At
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Chain-free two-bedroom Blackwater home with character and style for £400,000
Believed to have been a chapel to Blackwater House in the 1800s, this immaculate renovation by the current owners over the past seven years has even included adding an extension. Located just two miles from Newport town centre, this charming two-bedroom
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90th anniversary of Britain winning the Schneider Trophy at iconic Ryde race
NINETY years ago Ryde played host to the BBC and aviation enthusiasts when the Jacques Schneider Seaplane Trophy Contest took place. The radio commentary was broadcast from the pier head, which was thronged with newspaper reporters and local spectators
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Ryde man made threats to stab and kill two police officers
A RYDE man who made threats to kill and said he was going to stab two police officers has been handed a community order. Richard Wetherick, of Vernon Square, appeared before the Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court via video link on Friday (September
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Pedestrian hit by car on busy Ryde road
TRAFFIC is heavy around the St John's Hill area of Ryde after a pedestrian was hit by a car this morning (Sunday). A collision took place between a pedestrian and a car on the bridge near Ryde St John's train station and the surrounding roads are
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Three people assaulted at address in Newport and man charged
A RYDE man has been charged with assaulting three people at an address in Newport. Tyler John Cairns, 26, of George Street, has been charged with two counts of assault by beating, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm and appeared at Portsmouth
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LIVE BLOG photos and updates from Walk the Wight 2021
8:56am Kiaya Brentnall from Isle of Wight Jobs at the Walk The Wight finish line yesterday.
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Coastguard teams help out at three incidents in one evening including collapsed man
SATURDAY night proved a busy one for both Ventnor and Bembridge Coastguard Rescue Teams who stepped in to help with a variety of incidents. Firstly, at 6.10pm, they assisted when a vessel ran aground in Bembridge. A motor boat was hard aground
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Five drink drivers in one week at Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court
Here is a round up of some of the cases heard at the Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court, for the week commencing August 30. Daniel Sprooles, 49, of East Hill Road, Ryde. Driving without due care and attention. Disqualified from driving for
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There’s a tunnel under there: tell us your tall tales of subterranean shenanigans
A VISITOR asked me if I knew where there were any tunnels on the Isle of Wight. When you’re on holiday, everyone has something they like to look out for, why not tunnels? Of course there are plenty. The Needles Old Battery has the famously claustrophobic
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Topless Newport man fined and recalled to prison over Asda assaults
A NEWPORT man recalled to prison after assaulting a police officer and a shop worker – slapping the latter across the face – has been fined. Harrison Blake, of West Street, appeared before the Isle of Wight Magistrates’ Court on Monday (September
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SEND US YOUR PHOTOS from Walk the Wight
Walk the Wight returns today (Sunday). Thinking of signing up? It's not too late! Register for the main walk at Bembridge, between 6am and 8am. At Sandown, register between 8.30am and 10.30am for the eight-mile Flat Walk. If you want
