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'Wanted man' charged with 2016 kidnap after returning from overseas
A SHANKLIN man has been arrested and charged following an incident in 2016 and the execution of a European Arrest Warrant. Henry Thomas Henderson, 56, was charged yesterday (Thursday) after returning to the UK from overseas. Mr Henderson, of
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Wightlink ferry cancellations following essential crew member absence
A NUMBER of Wightlink ferry sailings have been cancelled this coming Sunday. The 7.25am, 9.45am and 12pm sailings from Lymington, and the 8.30am, 10.45am and 1.05pm sailings from Yarmouth, have all been cancelled. Wightlink says this is due
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Five best places to enjoy a curry on the Island 2021
BACK for its 23rd year, National Curry Week kicks off on October 4, through to October 10. You could of course make yourself your very own curry to celebrate, but if you’re feeling in the mood for a takeaway or a dine in experience, you will want
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Halloween is set to be a blast as demolition date for Fawley chimney is set
THE highly-anticipated demolition of the Fawley power station chimney is set to go ahead later this month. On Halloween, at approximately 7am, the chimney and remaining southern end of the turbine hall will be demolished. This will be achieved
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Famous Isle of Wight name spotted in new James Bond film
IF YOU are going to see the new James Bond film, No Time To Die, look out for an appearance by a popular Isle of Wight name. Bottles of Mermaid Gin and Mermaid Pink Gin can be seen available on the bar behind star Daniel Craig. Their moment
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Brading woman braving the shave for late mum and grandparents
A BRADING woman is braving the shave later today (Friday) — raising money for a charity very close to her heart. At 5pm, Stacey Attrill-Butler will be waving goodbye to her luscious locks at the Gully Howard Chartered Surveyors in Newport.
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Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely says we need to get planning and housing right
Over the past two weeks I have attended public meetings with residents in Freshwater, Wellow and Bembridge to discuss planning and housing in their communities. These meetings have been packed full of Isle of Wight residents concerned about ugly
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Spotlight theatre show set to sparkle at Mountbatten
MOUNTBATTEN will host Spotlight Isle of Wight's first-ever roadshow production. The company behind many of the popular shows at Shanklin Theatre will bring sparkle and songs to the John Cheverton Centre on Friday, October 8. From Elvis to Eva
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Groovy Grandad is back for a sequel and you could win a copy
THE adventures of Groovy Grandad are continuing — in a new book. Author Margaret Young has written and published a sequel, Groovy Grandad Comes to the Rescue, after the success of the first book. The second book continues and develops on the
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Covid precaution sees two Ryde School year groups work from home
All pupils in years 10 and 11 at Ryde School are learning from home, after a rise in the number of Covid-19 cases. Ryde School says it wrote to parents on Wednesday evening, asking them to keep children at home until Monday, October 4. It says
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Floating bridge update means it's off for at least another month
THE floating bridge is not set to return to service for at least another month, the Isle of Wight Council has announced. The local authority says work continues to return the floating bridge to service as swiftly and safely as possible. The
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Smouldering clothes removed following Ryde cooker fire
SMOULDERING clothes have been removed from a property following a fire in Ryde this morning (Friday). Two fire crews from Ryde Fire Station were called to the scene on Slade Road at approximately 10.09am. They were responding to a report of
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Greene King Tuk Tuk charity challenge heads to the Isle of Wight
TEAM members from pub company and brewer, Greene King, are taking on the challenge of travelling in only a Tuk Tuk to more than 40 of its pubs across the country — including several on the Isle of Wight. With only the transport of a petrol-fuelled
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Rain and wind warnings for the weekend
The Met Office has issued a warning for wind and rain for the Isle of Wight. It will run from 1pm until 10pm tomorrow (Saturday). Forecasters say: "A spell of strong southerly winds is expected to affect some southern and eastern parts of England
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Safety surface work at fatal crash junction on Forest Road
A new high-friction surface is being installed at the Betty Haunt Lane junction with Forest Road, near Newport, tonight (Friday). Six busy junctions are getting the skid-resistant surfacing, including at Vittlefields Cross, and it is hoped they
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VIDEO Traffic at standstill in parts of Newport
Drivers were reporting traffic at a standstill in parts of Newport during rush hour this morning (Friday). Scroll down for video... The area around St George's Way was extremely slow and large queues formed. A new problem has been reported
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Go yellow for Mountbatten!
WHATEVER you wear, eat, or do… make it yellow! Mountbatten’s annual Go Yellow day is taking place today (Friday, October 1), as the Island turns yellow in support of the local charity. Are you going yellow today? Tell us and share a photo below
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VIDEO Autumn rain deluge as weather hits travel
A deluge of rain has hailed the arrival of October this morning (Friday). Update: Met Office rain and wind weather warning for Isle of Wight Scroll down for video... A storm brought sudden and extremely heavy rain at about 7am. Meanwhile
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Values of democracy, liberty and individual choice would be damaged by coercion
This is a copy of a letter to Bob Seely, MP. I've been grateful to receive two Covid vaccinations so far and I encourage others to make the same choice. However, I'm now worried by a shift towards a policy of coercion. There is a great
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Island band Wet Leg release new single and must-see video
Isle of Wight duo with a difference Wet Leg have released a new single —Wet Dream. June 2021 saw the arrival of the two-piece, Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chamber, with their storming debut single Chaise Longue, which has clocked up over three million
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Cottage owner's heartfelt thanks to firefighters and locals after devastating blaze
HEARTFELT thanks have gone to the firefighters who fought desperately to save a picturesque thatched cottage from fire on Sunday evening — and the villagers of Calbourne for rallying round. Owner Abbey Brown told the County Press it had been devastating
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Isle of Wight Gin Festival promises weekend of tastings and entertainment
THE Isle of Wight Gin Festival is back — and will showcase 15 gins against a backdrop of entertainment across the weekend. The fifth festival is being held Quay Arts on Saturday, October 2, and Sunday, October 3. The Islan's own award-winning
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Isle of Wight carpet business celebrates its ten year anniversary
CELEBRATING their ten year anniversary is the team at D&S Carpets off Riverway Industrial Estate in Newport. Director David Brown has a background of more than 25 years in the flooring trade, and fellow director Stuart Dall has more than 30
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Alverstone man stole soundbar from Sainsbury's to finance drug habit
AN ALVERSTONE man who stole a soundbar to finance his drug addiction was found in breach of a conditional discharge. Michael Phillips, of Burnt House Lane, appeared before the Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court on Tuesday. The 38-year-old admitted
