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Grammy win for Isle of Wight band Wet Leg's remix
Isle of Wight band Wet Leg were one of the first winners at the 2024 Grammy awards pre-telecast ceremony. The 66th annual ceremony is being held at the Crypto.com arena in Los Angeles, with the main ceremony presented by comedian Trevor Noah.
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Missing scientific marine equipment found on West Wight beach
A MEMBER of the public has found a piece of scientific marine equipment reported lost off the Isle of Wight on Thursday, following an appeal made on X (Twitter) and on the County Press website. The University of Plymouth posted that one of its
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Royal Navy aircraft carrier in Portsmouth cancels key sailing
The departure of the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth to lead the largest Nato exercise since the Cold War has been cancelled at the last minute after an “issue” with a propeller shaft was spotted during final checks. The setback
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Wales rugby great Barry John has died aged 79, his family has announced
Wales rugby great Barry John has died at the age of 79, his family has announced. The former Wales and British and Irish Lions fly-half died peacefully in hospital. A family statement read: “Barry John died peacefully today at the University
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Catch yourself a bargain at this wonderful hidden gem
As most of you will know, moving house is a long and expensive affair. Especially so if, like me, you’ve just bought your first home — you have no furniture, rugs or appliances to your name, so the list of things you need to buy seems to expand even
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Two injured after incident breaks out at Newport Bus Station
An incident broke out at Newport Bus Station yesterday (Saturday), which eyewitnesses described as a "big fight" involving a large group of people. Police were called at 6.06pm on to reports of an assault at the bus station, on Orchard Street.
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Clever play Bedroom Farce got funnier and funnier
Just as all comedy farce's should, Bedroom Farce at Newport's Apollo Theatre just got funnier and funnier as the play went on. This should be a given, being that the play is an Alan Ayckbourn classic, so it all hinged on the delivery of the actors
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Event raises awareness of plastic pellet pollution on the Island and beyond
The pollution dangers of plastic nurdles have been highlighted by Planet Aware, an Isle of Wight voluntary community action group, at a presentation and demonstration. Plastic pellet pollution was the topic of the event, which took place on Friday
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Increase in new business start-ups on the Isle of Wight during 2023
Recently published figures show that more new businesses were established on the Isle of Wight during 2023 than in the previous year – making the county one of the most successful in the UK. A total of 757 new formations were registered on the
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I'm a GP: How to tell you've got high cholesterol and how to bring it down
A GP has explained how you can tell that your cholesterol is too high and how you can bring it down. Cholesterol is one of those terms we've all seen in health adverts or on posters in GP practices but how much do you really know about it?
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Car and bus collide in Sandown street
A SOUTHERN Vectis bus and a white Ford car have collided in a residential street in Sandown. The road traffic incident happened on Fitzroy Street, at the Leed Street junction. The road has been temporarily and partially closed, so motorists
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Court date for woman accused of trespassing on the railway lines
A WOMAN will appear in court, charged with trespassing on railway lines in Ryde, Isle of Wight. On Thursday afternoon, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary police officers attended St John's Hill after reports of a woman on the railway lines
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"Loads are not allowed to be secured by gravity alone"
Isle of Wight Police have issued a warning to van drivers not to risk being on the roads with insecure loads. A van was seized yesterday after being spotted carrying a heavy load of metal with no means of securing it. Police say the driver
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Man accused of assaulting partner and smashing window to stand trial
AN ISLE of Wight man accused of assaulting his partner by barging her before punching and smashing a window, will face trial in April. Thomas Pearce, of St John's Road, Ryde, denied assaulting a woman by beating, on September 3, when he appeared
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Dog owner issues warning to others after traumatic fishing hook incident
A warning has been issued to dog owners after an Isle of Wight beach walk turned into a nightmare - thanks to an incident involving a fishing hook. Lauren Scovell's chocolate Labrador Tara was enjoying a walk on Sandown beach by the Sundial cafe
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2024 reveals much brighter outlook when it comes to property
With over sixty years of joint experience in the property market, Isle of Wight estate agents Keith Trigg and Simon Meek are the experts in our new-for-2024, County Press Property Clinic. The pair are offering advice and opinion and are on hand to
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Superb kingfisher is a sight to behold (how to record your Island sightings)
A high-pitched single note and a flash of blue low over the water may be the only signs of the kingfisher that people encounter. The intensity and shade of blue depends on the brightness of the day, as well as the angle of the light on the feathers
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Group hoping to inspire others by going for gold in Duke of Edinburgh Award
A group of young people from Brading Youth Centre are trying to achieve their dream of completing their Duke of Edinburgh gold award. James Milne, Lucy Idle, Megan Still, Abi Swinscoe and Nico Ostler are planning a five-day watersports expedition
