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PHOTOS Kaiser Chiefs rock the big top and anger anti-vaxxers
FRESH from a wedding, Ricky Wilson left everything on the stage when he performed at the Isle of Wight Festival on Saturday night. Scroll through photos above and click on them to see in full... Two days earlier, the Kaiser Chiefs frontman
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PHOTOS Supergrass on Sunday at the Isle of Wight Festival
Supergrass hit the Main Stage on Isle of Wight Festival Sunday. Thousands sang along to their set in the sunshine - including to their anthem Alright. They told the crowd they could not believe they were there - not least because when they
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No Red Jet holdups but delays on East Cowes car ferry
Long queues of passengers waiting for a Red Jet have now been cleared, however Red Funnel car ferry passengers are facing delays. Earlier, foot passengers faced a wait of 'up to four hours' for the fast ferry between Cowes and Southampton.
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New Covid hospital death
A person has died in hospital on the Isle of Wight after contracting Covid-19. They are the 168th person to have died here since the start of the pandemic. The death was recorded by the Isle of Wight NHS Trust on September 16. A further
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Isle of Wight Covid daily update sees rolling rate continue to fall
MORE than 40 new Covid cases have been confirmed on the Isle of Wight, according to the latest data. Public Health England figures released today (Monday) show 46 new cases since yesterday's 34. It means the Isle of Wight total, since the start
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Smiles and thumbs-up from your children as they return to Isle of Wight schools
We have loved seeing all your back to school pictures here at the County Press. September is always a special time of year for parents, as it marks the start of a new school year and as proud parents, we love to take pictures of our children as
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Offers over £240,000 wanted for three-bed family home near Ventnor town and beach
This charming property is set in the heart of the seaside town of Ventnor within walking distance of both the beach and high street. Well-presented and smart, this family-sized home in Albert Street features a lovely sunny courtyard area with a
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'We're working on the future of radar' minister tells Isle of Wight MP
Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely has asked about the future of defence radar - linking it to production on the Island. Scroll down for video... Mr Seely, during a session in parliament today (Monday), said: "Radar is vital to our nation's defence
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Controversial planning condition on homeless hostel recommended to be lifted
A planning barrier to a controversial homeless hostel in Newport could be lifted by Island planners tomorrow. The Isle of Wight Council's planning committee will meet tomorrow (Tuesday) to determine whether they remove the three-year time limit
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'Up to four hours' queue on Cowes Red Jet for Isle of Wight Festival goers
Passengers boarding Red Funnel's Cowes to Southampton Red Jet service are facing a wait of 'up to 4 hours.' UPDATE HERE: No Red Jet holdups but Red Funnel car ferry delayed Long queues have formed, as people try to get home after the
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'End of an era' for award-winning bakery in Cowes
THE award-winning Grace's Bakery is to permanently close its Cowes shop this Friday (September 24). In a post on Facebook, it was revealed that a lease would not be renewed. Scroll down for statement... In the statement, staff marked the
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Sign up now for Age UK's Powder Run
It is five days until Age UK Isle of Wight's fundraising powder run! Scroll down for a link to register... The 2km challenge, at Porchfield Cricket Club, will see fundraisers of all ages taking on an obstacle course through a powder rainbow
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PHOTOS The Script storm Sunday night at the Isle of Wight Festival
Irish rock band The Script were back on the Isle of Wight Festival's Main Stage on Sunday, with a crowd-pleasing set and a visit to the photographer's pit, by lead singer Danny O'Donoghue. Scroll through photos above... The ex-The Voice coach
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Isle of Wight Festival travel arrangements as visitors head home
Traffic restrictions have been lifted earlier than planned on remain on Fairlee Road in Newport. The route had been one-way into Newport over the Isle of Wight Festival weekend, but diversions have now been lifted. UPDATE: Isle of Wight Festival-goers
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PHOTOS Duran Duran's headline set on Isle of Wight Festival Main Stage
Beach balls, confetti, some (unexpected?) fireworks and hit after hit after hit were the signature of Isle of Wight Festival headliners Duran Duran, on Sunday night. The supergroup, with a 40 year history, played everything from View to a Kill
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Pottery and leather to feature in exhibition at Ventnor Botanic Garden
TWO award-winning local artists are holding an exhibition at The Gallery at Ventnor Botanic Garden. Jane Cox will be showing and selling her ceramics and prints, and Sue Lowday her leather and metal works. The exhibition takes place from Friday
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Cowes Enterprise College awarded for commitment to career opportunities
COWES Enterprise College has been awarded the prestigious Quality in Careers Standards award for providing students with valuable career engagement opportunities. Assessor Career Mark praised the academy for offering students a wide range of career
