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Beryl offer Islanders free e-scooter travel for Car Free Day
Beryl is offering free access to its e-scooters across the Isle of Wight tomorrow (Wednesday) as part of this year’s Car Free Day. Riders will be given access to 15 minutes of free travel, with one redemption per rider, in addition to having the
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Man who murdered taxi driver in 2003 recalled to prison following assault
A NEWPORT man convicted of murder in 2004 has been recalled to prison after breaching his lifetime licence and assaulting a woman. Lee Arnold, of Kestrel Way, appeared before the Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court today (Tuesday). The 37-year-old
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More than 50 confirmed Covid cases for the Island
MORE than 50 new Covid cases have been confirmed on the Isle of Wight, according to the latest data. Public Health England figures released today (Tuesday) show 54 new cases following on from yesterday's 46. It means the Isle of Wight total
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Three-bedroom property in Lake needs upgrading but has potential to be lovely
Located in Lake Green Road, this is an older style semi-detached house in a residential area close to both Lake Common and the local Tesco convenience store. The property benefits from gas-fired central heating and replacement uPVC double glazed
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Wroxall Primary having an open day on Saturday to show off extensive renovation
WROXALL Primary School has a fresh look and high hopes for the new school year, following an extensive refurbishment programme. The staff would like to invite everyone who would like to see the new school to an open morning on Saturday (September
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Top shop? There's still time to make your nomination for Retailer of the Year
There is still time to tell us about your favourite shop on the Isle of Wight! Nominations for the County Press Retailer of the Year will be open until next Thursday (September 30). We want you to nominate your favourite retailer, whether
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Isle of Wight Councillor says we have been duped on climate change
"We have all been duped and not told the truth about climate change". That was the claim of a veteran Isle of Wight councillor at a meeting last week. When debating whether or not the Isle of Wight Council should support the Climate and Ecological
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If you go down to America Wood today....you're in for a big surprise!
One of the Isle of Wight's most picturesque woodland walks is looking even more beautiful, thanks to a £20,000 makeover. The scenic bridleway through Shanklin's America Wood has been restored and enhanced by the Isle of Wight Council's Rights of
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Person injured in Ryde crash
One person has been injured in a crash in Ryde this afternoon (Tuesday). The collision involved two vehicles and blocked Playstreet Lane. It happened close to Ryde Academy sixth form. Hampshire Constabulary were called to the scene at 12.51pm
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Liam Gallagher cancels Belfast gig after Isle of Wight Festival helicopter fall
Liam Gallagher has been forced to cancel his next show in Belfast because he fell out a helicopter, after the Isle of Wight Festival. Scroll down to see photos of the star at the Isle of Wight Festival... He has tweeted to say he is unable
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Your harvest full moon photos
A stunning Harvest - or Corn - full moon appeared over the Isle of Wight yesterday evening Monday (September 20). You've been sharing your amazing pictures of the lunar event. Did you spot it too? Scroll through our full moon photos above
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Badly parked cars in Niton stop buses serving several stops
BUSES have been unable to serve part of Niton due to badly parked cars. Southern Vectis has tweeted to warn customers it cannot serve Institute Hill or the Buddle Loop. It said: "Due to poorly parked cars on Sandrock Road in Niton, we regret
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Isle of Wight Festival crime data revealed by police
There were fewer offences at this year's Isle of Wight Festival than in 2019, Hampshire Constabulary has revealed. There was a large fall in thefts reported - down to 10, compared to 33 at the previous event. Although there were fewer reports
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Christ The King College getting better but diversity teaching still an issue
LESS bullying, raised expectations and improved security are among the findings of Christ The King College's recent Ofsted inspection - but not everything is positive. One of the main areas the school needs to improve, the watchdog said, was the
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Isle of Wight court evacuated after fire alarm triggered
Firefighters were called to the Isle of Wight's court building in Newport, on Quay Street. A fire alarm was triggered at around 10.15am on Tuesday morning. Around 20 people were evacuated for a short time. A Hampshire and Isle of Wight
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The Isle of Wight pub you need to visit as top 50 best UK gastropubs revealed
Gastropubs are the fashionable way to spend your entire weekend at the pub. With incredible gourmet food just two feet from the bar, it’s difficult to understand why we would spend time anywhere else. Big Travel 7, a global travel site, has
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PHOTOS/VIDEO Lightning Seeds rock Isle of Wight Festival main stage
WITH the sun beating down, it was alternative pop band The Lightning Seeds who took to the main stage on Saturday afternoon. Scroll through our photos above... The five-piece played ahead of All Saints at this year's Isle of Wight Festival.
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Isle of Wight Festival 2022 early bird tickets go on sale
The Isle of Wight Festival has just released early bird tickets, ahead of its 2022 return. The huge music event will be back on June 16-19. Scroll down for a link... Duran Duran, The Script, Liam Gallagher, Becky Hill and the Kaiser Chiefs
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Islanders leapt into action to help put out Totland fire
Islanders cut off the electricity and used a fire extinguisher to tackle a fire in a refrigeration until in Total last night. Employees working at the affected business, along with a neighbour, leapt into action before the arrival of Hampshire
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Firefighters called to Cowes
Firefighters were called to Cowes earlier (Tuesday), when a tumble dryer caught fire. They visited the second floor of a property in the High Street, at about 6.20am. Crews from Newport and Cowes were on scene for the incident.
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Change in number of Isle of Wight hospital Covid patients
THE latest government data shows more than 30 people are being treated at St Mary's Hospital after contracting Covid-19. The number of patients in hospital with the virus has fallen marginally since September 7. Data correct on Tuesday, September
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Why rates of sexually transmitted diseases have fallen on the Isle of Wight
SEXUALLY transmitted infection rates plunged on the Isle of Wight as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, figures suggest. Fewer people having sex during lockdowns and disruption to health services contributed to a steep drop in STI diagnoses
