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Motorcruiser retrieved by RNLI on Medina after it broke free from moorings
A MOTORCRUISER which broke free from its moorings on the River Medina in high winds was retrieved by an RNLI crew on the Isle of Wight amid concerns it would collide with yachts in Cowes. During yesterday afternoon's (Saturday) stormy conditions
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In space of week 671 new cases as Island's Covid rolling rate more than doubles
A FURTHER 108 new cases of coronavirus on the Isle of Wight have been recorded, pushing the total number since the start of the pandemic last year to precisely 12,173 — a massive rise of 671 since last Saturday's figures were released. Public Health
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Horsepower versus sail-power: Virgin Radio DJ Christian takes to the open seas
Christian Williams spends his life either behind the wheel of a supercar or a microphone. In the latest instalment of his monthly motoring column, the Virgin Radio DJ and ‘most hugged man in Britain’ swaps four wheels for something altogether calmer
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Godshill man avoids jail but must pay £700 compensation split between six victims
A GODSHILL man avoided jail when he appeared for sentencing at the Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court last Friday (September 24). With a string of offences including several assaults, Levi Aaron Randall, 26, of Dubbers, was instead given a custodial
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LIVE BLOG: Met Office warning for heavy rain and high winds on the Isle of Wight
7:23pm Members of Freshwater Independent Lifeboat had to point out to members of the public the very real dangers of swimming
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Working together to address issues facing the Isle of Wight
We have now been in office for nearly five months and in that time a massive amount of work has been done to ensure those in the administration have got to grips with the many issues that face the Island and the Isle of Wight Council. Not in any
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New-look Cantina in Ventnor is worth adding to your list of great eating spots
VENTNOR'S CANTINA, one of our favourite venues ever, is under the proprietorship of two familiar faces on the Ventnor hospitality scene: long-time Cantina front-of-house Dita Kristopaviciute, joined by chef Adam Edmunds, a veteran of the Spyglass Inn
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Challenging the 'small-minded, pale, male and stale' viewpoints
Sometimes you read something that angers you in so many ways, it’s hard to actually know how to respond. Jim Gibbon’s recent column (online 26-09-21) is one of those. Why? Perhaps because not only am I an overner but — and here’s the shocker
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PHOTOS Chain-free three-bed cottage near Whitwell with off-road parking
Lane End Cottage is a charming stone property which is believed to date back to the 1300s and is a lovely blend of character features and modern fittings. Situated along a quiet country lane in the hamlet of Nettlecombe, the property enjoys some
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Shide Trees back at traditional home in run up to festive season
ONE of the biggest Christmas tree selling sites on the Island — Shide Trees — will soon be open for business as normal at its traditional Newport site, following last year's move to Newchurch during the pandemic. On its Facebook site, Shide Trees
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Isle of Wight's police chief aims to win back trust after Sarah Everard murder
THE MOST senior police officer in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, Chief Constable Olivia Pinkney, seeks to reassure the public women and girls are safe on the streets and the police are there to protect them, following the murder of Sarah Everard.
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Police found illicit sedatives on Newport man after he collapsed
A NEWPORT man found by police after suffering a seizure and collapsing to the ground has been fined for possession of sedatives he had not been prescribed. Robert Burnett, of Godric Road, appeared before the Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court on
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Meet the Isle of Wight runners in Sunday's London Marathon
The London Marathon is one of the most emotive events in the sporting calendar because so many of the participants - including those from the Isle of Wight - do it for charities close to their hearts. This year, on Sunday, October 3, there is
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FUEL SUPPLY "It's been a busy week for our normally sedate garage"
WHAT'S it been like working at a petrol station during this unprecedented week? We've been getting regular updates from Ian Fraser of Freshwater Garage, who told us: "It’s definitely been a busy week for our normally sedate Freshwater Garage."
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Covid update sees Isle of Wight total surpass 12,000 and rolling rate at 415
NINETY new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed on the Isle of Wight, according to the latest data, released late last night (Friday). Public Health England figures have been high for the past few days, with 98 new cases recorded on Thursday,
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Two weather warnings for wind and rain later
Two warnings for wind and rain for the Isle of Wight will start this lunchtime (Saturday). The national Met Office has issued a weather warning from 1pm until 10pm. A spell of strong southerly winds is expected to affect some southern and eastern
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PICTURES Sandown sanctuary fundraising for world-class bamboo primate centre
THE Wildheart Animal Sanctuary has an exciting new project on the horizon — a world-class centre for primate rescue and conservation. It will be the first design of its kind in Europe, and the only bamboo home for any animal in Britain today.
