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Waste collection costs rise and roles at risk: 4.99 per cent council tax hike plan
A near five per cent increase in council tax is on the cards for Islanders, as Isle of Wight Council leaders reveal their budget plans, tonight (Wednesday). County Hall bosses have also revealed the authority may enter the 2024/5 financial year
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Police call for CCTV after Appley public toilets are 'obliterated'
A police sergeant has called for CCTV to be installed at a popular Isle of Wight beach after public toilets there were "completely obliterated". The damage was condemned as vandalism by Ryde Town Council and led to the closure of the men's loos
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Much-loved Ryde toy and sport shop announces major plans
A much-loved Isle of Wight business wants to reduce the size of its shop and build housing. In new plans, lodged with the Isle of Wight Council, Toymaster and The Sports Shop's tradeable floor space could be reduced by 60 square metres. The
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Island man accused of depraved sexual acts involving child
AN ISLE of Wight man accused of serious sexual offences involving a child in 2019, appeared before magistrates. Stephen Owen Maidment, of Beachfield Road, Sandown, faced a series of serious charges: Attempting to cause/incite a female child
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Depleted Ventnor well beaten by league leaders
A DEPLETED Ventnor could not have had a more challenging away game than that at Counties 3 Hampshire League leaders, Fareham Heathens, on Saturday. FAREHAM HEATHENS 51, VENTNOR 0 Despite numerous injuries and unavoidable absences, the team
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"It's an absolute disgrace and an unnecessary burden on taxpayers"
Fly-tipped items left on protected and conserved land have now been removed and the Isle of Wight Council is seeking information to prosecute those responsible. The local authority labelled the fly-tipping, off Brading Downs Road, "an absolute
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One year of exciting kitchen trends celebrated at Newport showroom
German kitchen retailer Kutchenhaus is celebrating its first year welcoming customers to its Isle of Wight showroom. Kutchenhaus opened its first Island store on February 6, 2023, in the former Maplin unit at the Multiplex Building on Coppins
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Two car crash in Totland sees woman arrested on suspicion of drug driving
A WOMAN has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving following a crash in Totland this afternoon (Wednesday). At around 2.15pm, police responded to reports of a collision at the junction of Weston Lane and Summers Lane. This involved two
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Here's when to expect heavy rain as two weather warnings are issued
The Isle of Wight has been issued with two weather warnings for heavy rain, for the coming days. Both are 'be aware' yellow warnings, for Thursday and Friday. The national Met Office is warning of rain, from 2am tomorrow (Thursday) until 6am
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Man sought after girl, 17, sexually assaulted in alleyway
A witness appeal has been launched by police after a 17-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by a stranger in an alleyway on the Isle of Wight Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said the incident took place on Pan Estate on Monday, January
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Latest updates in Island travel and weather LIVE blog
3:21pm The Island has been issued with two weather warnings for heavy rain, for the coming days. See more: Here's
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Why we should keep supporting the Island's oldest cinema
I interviewed Leona, a member of staff at Ryde Commodore Cinema, with the hopes of getting to hear her views on what she feels is special about an outing to the cinema, how the popularity of streaming services has impacted them and why people on the
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Find out which Island postcode is among 'coolest' to move to in 2024
An Isle of Wight postcode has been named as one of the 'coolest places to move to' in 2024, according to The Sunday Times. The national newspaper has 'homed in' on what it calls the 'hottest neighbourhoods' to know this year. Among the 10 '
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Family's school and hospital donations in memory of much-loved Chelsea
The family of a much-loved Isle of Wight girl who died last year are ensuring her memory lives on by helping other young people with complex needs. Angie and Matt, the parents of Chelsea Turner, have successfully raised money for new equipment
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Man who bit and kicked hospital security guard sentenced
An Isle of Wight man who bit and kicked a hospital security guard after he was told to stop vaping has been spared jail. Drew Whittaker, of Culver Parade, Sandown was sentenced at the Isle of Wight Crown Court on February 5, around 18 months after
