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Firefighters warn of danger after casualty gets finger stuck in metal vape tube
IT WAS a call-out with a difference for Freshwater Fire Station last night (Monday). They had to remove a casualty's finger from a vape tube after it got stuck. The crew posted on their social media pages: "We’ve dealt with some odd entrapment
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Television presenter Dermot O'Leary enjoys lunch at popular East Cowes pub restaurant
A POPULAR Isle of Wight pub welcomed a celebrity guest for lunch today. Television presenter Dermot O'Leary enjoyed a meal at The Lifeboat in East Cowes. He was happy to be pictured with manager Michelle Boundy, who posted it on the pub's Facebook
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More Isle of Wight community Covid deaths confirmed
THERE has been a further increase in the number of Isle of Wight community Covid deaths, according to the latest government data. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures reveal two new community deaths in the last two weeks — both attributed
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Nearly 110 confirmed new Covid cases as rolling rate rises further
COVID rates have continued to rise among the Isle of Wight's child population, the latest data shows. The Island's Covid rolling rate is now at 494.0 — nearly 150 above the UK average of 348.4. Children are the most affected, with the government
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Police appeal to locate wanted Isle of Wight man
POLICE are appealing for information to help locate an Isle of Wight man wanted in connection with an ongoing investigation. "We are appealing for the public’s help in finding James Robertson, also known as James Collyer," said a spokesperson for
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PHOTOS The Island runners at the London Marathon 2021
The London Marathon is one of the most emotive events in the sporting calendar because many participants - including those from the Island - do it for charities close to their hearts. This year, on Sunday, October, 3, there was both a live race
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After all the closures it's good news for Newport town centre
NEWPORT's former High Street Post Office looks set to be a restaurant once again as plans are unveiled to reopen it. Following Italian cuisine chain Prezzo closing its Island restaurant earlier this year, the iconic Grade II listed building in
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See what planners are being asked to approve in Sandown seafront beach hut upgrades
Sandown seafront could be getting an upgrade if plans for new beach huts are approved. Existing huts, said to be 'dilapidated, visual eyesores', are along the beach at Eastern Gardens. The proposal is to replace the 28 huts with new ones of
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Lucid set for return to Shanklin Theatre this weekend
Popular Island band Lucid return to Shanklin Theatre on Saturday (October 9). The band will perform a concert of original music taken from their four studio albums and their musical journey of over 12 years. The pandemic has meant limited opportunity
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All weather ice rink coming to Yarmouth this Christmas period
ALL-WEATHER ice skating is coming to Yarmouth this Christmas period. For the very first time, an ice rink will be available in the town's festive marquee in pier square. After a tough Christmas in 2020, and two years of uncertainty, local businesses
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Heavy rain means lunchtime high tide flood alerts
Two flood alerts are in force on the Isle of Wight this lunchtime (Tuesday). After yesterday's heavy rain, and more overnight, there is surface water in places today. A small amount of water is overlapping in the usual place in Newport - on
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Calling all Newport businesses! Sign up now to take part in Fiver Fest
Calling all Newport businesses! The sixth Totally Locally campaign, Fiver Fest, will be taking place on October 9-23 all over the UK, and Newport is joining with other high streets across Britain to put on special £5 offers during those two weeks
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Speedway chiefs hope its third time lucky for Island Masters after postponements
AFTER bad recent weather led to the disappointment of two postponements of the final round of the Island Masters speedway series, organisers are hoping the rain will stay away next week as they try again. The Wightlink Warriors will be hoping it
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Heavy rain sees second Isle of Wight flood alert
ANOTHER flood alert has been issued for the Isle of Wight — this time at Alverstone. The Environment Agency says the water level in the Eastern Yar is high and rising. Overnight, almost 25mm of rain was recorded at Wroxall. Most of the
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Bembridge RNLI assist stricken yacht in rough sea conditions
BEMBRIDGE RNLI was called to assist a yacht in difficulty yesterday afternoon (Monday). At 3.20pm, the team launched to assist a 36ft yacht carrying three people onboard, which had lost its steering in Hayling Bay The Hayling Island RNLI team
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Emergency road closure in Ventnor for SSEN repairs
AN EMERGENCY road closure has been put in place in Ventnor today (Tuesday). Gills Cliff Road has been closed, from its junction with Ocean View Road to its junction with Castle Road. Island Roads says the closure is necessary to enable SSEN
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Flood alert after heavy rain
A flood alert has been issued for the Gurnard Luck. The Environment Agency says water levels are 'high and rising.' It follows around 25mm of rain recorded overnight in Cowes, which fell over just three hours. High tide in the area is at
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Isle of Wight hotel wins one of ten Good Hotel Guide César awards
An Isle of Wight hotel is one of just ten winners of a Good Hotel Guide César Award for 2022. Described as a Scandi-designed 18th century thatched cottage in Ventnor, it sits alongside venues in Belfast, Wiltshire, Wales, Scotland and Devon.
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VIDEO Countdown on to Tour of Britain on Isle of Wight
The Tour of Britain arrives on the Isle of Wight in less than a year. September 11 2022 will see the huge event draw to a close here, after it sets off from Aberdeen, Scotland on September 4 2022. As the Isle of Wight County Press previously
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Why has £26 million been spent on railway when buses can cope?
Having just returned from yet another very enjoyable holiday on the Isle of Wight, I am left with the burning question as to why on earth £26 million is being spent on train and track upgrades for the existing Ryde to Shanklin line when the existing
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Fun had by all at Wroxall Primary School open day
Wroxall Primary School welcomed the local community in to see the newly refurbished school late last month. The £2 million project has increased the size of classrooms and the school hall to create light and airy learning environments and there
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Celebration of Sandown Bay in free Hullabaloo Lite event this weekend
HULLABALOO Lite, the Isle of Wight Biosphere’s celebration of Sandown Bay, natural science and wildlife, with arts, music and carnival colour stirred in, is back for 2021. Spreading across the greens and wilds of the 1930s Browns Golf Course by
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How to be truly terrified on the Isle of Wight this Halloween
THE Isle of Wight is set to be truly terrifying as Halloween beckons, with all manner of scary events to partake in if you dare. Here are some of them: Terror Island at Blackgang Chine Running on five select dates from October 22 to 31, this
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Incredible PHOTOS show Isle of Wight life in 1920s and 30s
PHOTOGRAPHS made their first appearance in the County Press in the edition of September 27, 1924. Prior to that, photographs were a rarity, expensive to produce and strictly reserved for important national events. Scroll through our gallery
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Could this be unidentified alien aircraft over the Isle of Wight?
THREE white flying saucer shapes were spotted hovering over The Solent in September — leading to a few questions by the photographer who captured them. The photo was taken from Yarmouth Common, of the view across The Solent on a lovely autumnal
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Discover your local library this National Libraries Week
HEAD to your local library this week, to enjoy some events in celebration of National Libraries Week, which runs until October 10. This year highlights the role that libraries play in their community as a major driver for inclusion, sustainability
