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Large floating object leads to coastguard callout in Sandown Bay
A LARGE mystery object seen floating in Sandown Bay led to a callout for Bembridge Coastguard Rescue Team tonight (Monday). On investigation, they found it to be a piece of the building materials from renovation works under Sandown Pier, which
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Two cars collide in Lake and two people seen by ambulance service
TWO people have been looked after by the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service after two cars collided in Lake. The accident happened near the Tesco store off Lake Hill just after 6pm today (Monday). One ambulance is in attendance and is still on
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Nearly 100 new confirmed Covid cases for the Island
NEARLY 100 new Covid cases have been confirmed on the Isle of Wight, according to the latest data. Public Health England figures released today (Monday) show 99 new cases. Yesterday, 62 new cases were confirmed. It means the Isle of Wight
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Hundreds of discarded festival tents and sleeping bags will go to refugees
HUNDREDS of tents and sleeping bags have been rescued from the Isle of Wight Festival site and will be given to refugees in Northern France. A huge team effort led to the collection of 320 tents and 550 sleeping bags for those less fortunate.
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HMP Isle of Wight offering pronoun badges to prisoners for National Inclusion Week
HIGH security prisoners at HMP Isle of Wight have been offered badges to wear to display their preferred pronouns. The prison tweeted a photo of the badges in advance of National Inclusion Week, which starts today. It said: "In preparation
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Isle of Wight beach soccer team crowned England champions
THE ISLE of Wight beach soccer team has been crowned champions of England after they dominated and won the Men’s National League Super Finals in London — the first time it had been staged in two years due to the pandemic. The side, managed and
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Isle of Wight Festival 2022 in sixteen must see acts
The Isle of Wight Festival 2022 line-up is out! Who will be playing Seaclose Park in June? Here are sixteen top acts to make sure you are ready for next summer! Scroll down to see who's on the bill! Lionel Richie International
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Smallbrook Lane in Ryde closed for emergency works
Smallbrook Lane has been closed today (Monday) for emergency works. Smallbrook Lane, near Ryde, has been closed from its junction with Ashey Road to its junction with Great Preston Road. The closure is due to emergency tree cutting works.
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Pictures from scene of Calbourne thatched cottage fire show devastation
Pictures from the scene of a thatched cottage fire in Calbourne (scroll down) show the devastation left behind this morning (Monday). Isle of Wight firefighters were called to Elm Lane yesterday evening, just after 7pm, when flames and smoke were
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Headliners including Muse and Lionel Richie announced for Isle of Wight Festival 2022
Lewis Capaldi, Lionel Richie, Kasabian, Pete Tong and Muse are the headline acts who will take to the stage at the Isle of Wight festival in 2022. Nile Rodgers & Chic, Blossoms, Rudimental and Tom Grennan will also perform at the event, which will
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VIDEO NHS staff speak of Good CQC report delight
Staff and patients at the Isle of Wight NHS Trust have told the County Press how delighted and proud they are of their hard-earned ‘Good’ in last week's CQC report. Scroll down for video and for a link to the report... Donna Day has been having
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VIDEO Calbourne thatched cottage fire update
Firefighters remain in Calbourne this morning (Monday), and Elm Lane remains closed, where a thatched cottage has been on fire overnight. The fire is now out but some crew members remain, to dampen down and check for hotspots. They were first
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Bad weather hits Isle of Wight travel and power
We're waking up to gale force winds and rain across the Isle of Wight this morning (Monday). The Isle of Wight Met Service says the worst impact will be until 11am. The local weather forecaster warns of gusts up to around 50 mph. It says
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Tourism tax: is the Isle of Wight Council cutting off its nose to spite its face?
Is tourism tax a case of cutting off your nose to spite your face? I refer to the article in last week’s paper (CP, 10-09-21) that the council is considering imposing a tourist tax. Does the council not know that the Isle of Wight's economy
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World champion windsurfer sets standard in new Foil the Wight challenge
A WORLD champion windsurfer has put the Isle of Wight and the sport of wing foiling on the map by setting the standard in the new Foil the Wight challenge. Ross Williams became the first man to wing foil non-stop around the Island in 6hrs 49mins
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"The smiles say it all" as children with disabilities enjoy sailing experience
CHILDREN with disabilities enjoyed exciting boat trips organised with the support of the children’s services team at the Isle of Wight Council. Working with the department, Cowes Sailability Club arranged exciting days out on the water for young
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Island Jason Donovan fans can see him in Portsmouth this November
A HEARTTHROB to millions of fans around the world as a pop chart topper, star of the West End and young soap icon, Jason Donovan is back on the road and performing in Portsmouth this autumn. The Aussie superstar will be at Portsmouth Guildhall
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Good news as Island's 3,000 EU nationals granted permission to stay post Brexit
IT'S good news for nearly 3,000 EU nationals living on the Island after they were granted permission to stay post-Brexit, figures show. Home Office data shows 2,800 EU citizens had successfully applied to continue living on the Isle of Wight by
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School age children have Island's highest rates of Covid
AS Island schools prepare to welcome vaccination teams for their 12 to 15 year old age groups, data shows it is young people who have the highest rates of Covid. The voluntary programme is rolling out across secondary schools this week. Daily
