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Woman injured after car crashes through metal railings in Shanklin
A WOMAN has been injured following a crash in Shanklin this afternoon (Thursday). Emergency service teams are responding to a report of a car crashing into metal railings off Green Lane. Police, ambulance and fire crews have all been called
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Girl injured following Gunville Home Bargains police incident
A CHILD has been injured following an incident at Home Bargains in Gunville this afternoon (Thursday). Police were called to the scene after concerns were raised for the welfare of two vulnerable individuals — a man and a child — who were involved
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Number of St Mary's Hospital Covid patients down
THE number of patients with Covid being treated at St Mary's Hospital has fallen this week, government data has revealed. But the number of patients currently being treated in a specialist ventilation bed has increased. Data correct on Tuesday
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Latest Isle of Wight Covid data shows more than 100 new cases
MORE than 100 new Isle of Wight Covid cases have been confirmed, according to the latest government data. Public Health England figures released today (Thursday) show 103 new cases. Yesterday, 167 new cases were added to the Isle of Wight total
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Tesco told to think again over too tall sign
SIGNAGE at Tesco's latest Isle of Wight venture has been refused due to one sign being too tall. In the run-up to the opening of its new Freshwater store, taking over the Southern Co-Operative site, the supermarket giant submitted plans to install
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Ryde Interchange scheme protest banner removed by town council
A BANNER calling for the Isle of Wight Council to stop the Ryde Interchange development has been taken down by the local town council. Removed yesterday (Wednesday), the banner said 'save our green and public toilet' and asked for those who agreed
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Council commits to Newport High Street recovery with purchase of former shop
NEWPORT and Carisbrooke Community Council (NCCC) has pledged its commitment to Newport town centre with the purchase of the former Edinburgh Woollen Mill site. In November 2020, the community council began exploring the properties available, allowing
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Ice rink heading to Newport in the build-up to Christmas
FOLLOWING the news that an ice rink will be heading to Yarmouth this festive period — another is set to spring up in Newport. It means two ice rinks will be available to Islanders in the build-up to Christmas. In Newport, on November 20 in
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Could the Island get more bus lanes, including one all the way around Coppins Bridge?
A BUS lane running all the way round Coppins Bridge is one of the hopes for a new partnership between the Isle of Wight Council and Southern Vectis. More bus lanes, reduced journey times and cheaper fares are other ambitions. Trying to bid
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Appley Sewer work complete but 'futureproofing' needed
Southern Water says it's completed its sewer repairs at Appley in Ryde, and must now make a decision over whether to futureproof a nearby sewer. Any continuation of work on the seafront would likely impact nearby businesses, but Southern Water
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Beachfield Road in Sandown closed for emergency works
Beachfield Road in Sandown has been closed this afternoon (Thursday) for emergency works. Beachfield Road has been closed from its junction with Pier Street to its junction with Royal Street. The closure is due to an emergency dangerous frame
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Island truck driver to take on the ocean in solo challenge
ISLAND truck driver Jacob Benger-Pereira aims to take on one of the world's toughest oceans to row, The North Atlantic. There have been 4,000 successful summits of Everest, and 500 people have gone into space, but there have been just 26 successful
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Delays on Wightlink of 'up to 60 minutes'
There are delays on Wightlink's Portsmouth-Fishbourne Isle of Wight ferry route this lunchtime (Thursday), of up to 60 minutes. The operator says a technical problem is to blame. It said: "Please continue to check in on time as we work to make
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Shanklin bottle attack investigation prompts appeal
An appeal for witnesses has been launched as police investigate an incident in Shanklin that left a woman with injuries to her face. Hampshire Constabulary's South Wight policing team is looking into an incident on Landguard Road on September 24
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Covenant could help Save our School says pressure group
The people fighting to keep a village school open say they have found a legal document which could stop it being closed. A public consultation on the future of Chillerton and Rookley Primary School is being considered by Isle of Wight Council Cabinet
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Jackknifed lorry blocks Downs Road
A jackknifed Cooperative lorry blocked the Isle of Wight's Downs Road earlier today (Thursday). No-one was hurt in the incident, but the road had to be closed. Police were called at 10.11am. Earlier, a statement from Hampshire Constabulary
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Spinnaker in Bembridge taken over by team behind popular Chequers Inn
THE SPINNAKER in Bembridge has been taken over by a new team — the people behind the popular Chequers Inn. Yesterday, Inns of Distinction, which owned the hotel, bar and restaurant, announced that The Spinnaker had passed into the hands of Laura
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Uncertain future for Floating Bridge 6 as replacement a definite option
A NEW floating bridge is one possibility being considered to help rescue the beleaguered service, the Isle of Wight Council's cabinet member for highways and transport has reiterated. Cllr Phil Jordan hit back at former councillor Richard Hollis's
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Tidal power will be a turning point for the Isle of Wight
The past week has certainly been a wake-up call for all of us. Anyone that has spent time queuing at a petrol station cannot fail to sense our vulnerability in this growing energy crisis. It’s time to do things differently and we need to act
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Newport man fined after speeding at 79mph in a 50mph zone
A NEWPORT man was fined £350 and banned from driving for 35 days after being caught speeding. Thomas Phillips, 22, of Furrlongs, exceeded a temporary 50mph speed restriction on a motorway and was caught by automatic camera device. On April
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Tribute to top Isle of Wight swimming coach Trevor Collins who trained Olympian
ONE of the Isle of Wight's most influential sports coaches, Trevor Collins, has died peacefully at home on September 25, aged 80, following a long illness. Trevor, with wife Anne, coached Island youngsters to swim for more than 40 years. Among
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Isle of Wight events and gigs from October 8
Here's your handy guide to finding live music, entertainment and other events on the Isle of Wight this week! Scroll down to find out how to tell us about your gig or event.... This week, everything from beer festivals to Shakepeare and from
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VectisBus100 event at Bus and Coach Museum this weekend
A SPECIAL event is being held at the Isle of Wight Bus and Coach Museum this weekend, to celebrate the centenary of the Vectis Bus Company. In October 1921, the company began operating a small number of routes that form the basis of today's network
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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. A Winter Is Coming event is taking place at the Riverside Centre on Newport Quay today (Thursday). Running from 9.30am to
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Technology to 'hear' water leaks among multi-million pound investment by Southern Water
NEW technology to detect underground water leaks is coming to the Island, and more than £31 million will be spent here by Southern Water, to improve the water supply system. The utility company has outlined its future investment plans in response
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Glorious gathering of golden retrievers on Ventnor beach
A GATHERING of golden retrievers was enjoyed by the dogs and their owners on Ventnor beach. The annual event is in its tenth year. A good turnout of between 35 to 40 goldies and about a dozen other breeds made for quite the spectacle. Scroll
