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Isle of Wight Covid rate rises in children and school attendance drops
MORE than 100 new Covid cases have seen the Isle of Wight's infection rate surpass 500 — well above the UK average. Children remain the most affected, with the government heatmap showing rates among ten to 14 year olds at 3,085 as of October 1
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St Mary's Hospital admits its delay caused stillbirth of baby
A GRIEVING couple are calling for lessons to be learned after the Isle of Wight NHS Trust admitted a delay in inducing the birth of their son caused his death. The trust said it has implemented changes since the tragedy. Helen Brotherton, of
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Beer festival for ale aficionados this weekend at Quay Arts
QUAY Arts is holding a beer festival this weekend, with free entry, exclusive bespoke ales and live music. Any ale aficionados missing the Beer and Buses weekend will find themselves in good company at the Newport venue. Back by popular demand
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Public consultation on future of Chillerton and Rookley school to be considered
A PUBLIC consultation on the future of Chillerton and Rookley Primary School is being considered by Cabinet members next week. They are being asked to consider plans for the Isle of Wight Council to start a full public consultation. Pupil numbers
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Council set to approve controversial £10 million Ryde Interchange
COUNCILLORS are set to approve controversial £10 million plans for Ryde Interchange. Revised plans are set to go before cabinet next week. More than 20 modifications are being proposed for the multi-million-pound scheme which went out to public
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Future of floating bridge topic of latest Council report
A NEW Isle of Wight Council report published today (Wednesday) has provided an update on the floating bridge and the ongoing legal case surrounding it. The paper, to go before Cabinet members next Thursday, sets out the case for commissioning an
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New look for Godshill's Scotland farm housing development Lily Cross
TEN years after planning permission was first approved, an Isle of Wight developer is taking a major Godshill housing scheme back to the drawing board. Announcing its latest project, the developer behind West Acre Park in Ryde, Captiva Homes, has
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Fears Universal Credit squeeze will affect more than 11,000 Islanders
More than 11,000 Islanders are expected to lose around £1,000 per year in additional Universal Credit payments, as national Covid-19 support measures come to an end. The Government has been paying out an extra £20 per week in Universal Credit during
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Apse Heath author's debut festive book released in time for Christmas
A RETIRED music lecturer has released her debut book. Rene Mairis, of Apse Heath, has turned her hand to writing fiction, and has released a festive children's story in time for Christmas. Entitled The South Pole Santa, the book explores the
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'Gravel n Garlic' Island cycling weekend a roaring success
THE Garlic Farm hosted 24 cyclists for three days of fantastic cycling and great food as part of the ‘Gravel n Garlic’ event. Arriving at Ryde Pier Head, attendees of the Wight Prestige were welcomed by event organiser Tim Wiggins and the Garlic
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Care crisis fuels new West Wight care hub
A HEALTH and social care hub has opened today (Wednesday) in the West Wight to try and help the Island cope with its care crisis. Following months of critical levels of staff shortages, which have led to cancelled visits, a care home closure and
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East Cowes play area fire put out with buckets of water
A fire near the play area on East Cowes Esplanade meant a call out for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service last night (Tuesday). A crew from East Cowes was called to a small fire just after 7pm. Two buckets of water were
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Beryl e-scooters team's response was good when I emailed them
I’M WRITING in relation to the ongoing discussions in various local media outlets, concerning the Isle of Wight’s e-scooter scheme. I note concerns being expressed that the operator of the Isle of Wight’s e-scooter concession appeared to show little
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Winter is Coming event at Riverside to help Islanders combat effects of the cold
MORE than a dozen Isle of Wight organisations are coming together to help Islanders combat the effects of the cold this week. A Winter Is Coming event is taking place at the Riverside Centre on Newport Quay on Thursday, October 14. Running
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Island based charity to take on 600-mile cycle challenge
THE Island-based Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust will once again take on the 600-mile Brighter Futures Largs to Cowes cycle challenge next June. Up to 20 cyclists will ride to inspire young people to believe in a brighter future living through and
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Isle of Wight paddleboarder completes nine-year UK circumnavigation
AN ISLE of Wight paddleboarder has completed a nine-year circumnavigation of the UK. In so doing, Charlie Head, of Bembridge, became the first person in the UK to stand up paddleboard the circumference of the outer Hebrides. The 42-year-old
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VIDEO Call for rumble strips and speed signs as residents warn of possible crash
Residents of a busy road in Carisbrooke are urgently calling for new safety measures - including rumble strips, flashing speed signs, cameras and the re-siting of a bus stop. People living on Calbourne Road have told the County Press they fear
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Survey shows fifth of Isle of Wight children unhappy with mental health
MORE than a fifth of Isle of Wight children are unhappy with their mental health, a survey has revealed. Children's commissioner, Dame Rachel de Souza, said a fifth of children in England felt this way — making it their top concern — and praised
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London street artist ATM creates Newport harbour seal mural
A well-known London street artist has painted a harbour seal outside Newport’s Lord Louis Library. ATM, whose work usually features wildlife, came to the Island at the invitation of Secrets of the Solent, a National Lottery Heritage Fund project
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'Rare one-in-two-million blue' lobster found by walker on Brook beach
A walker believes he has found an extremely rare blue lobster on Brook beach. The beautiful brightly-coloured creature, although dead and missing a claw, is a stunning specimen. Daniel Livingstone, from London, contacted the County Press after
