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Second flood alert issued for Island over heavy rain
A SECOND flood alert has been issued for the Isle of Wight – this time for the Eastern Yar. The Environment Agency (EA) says the water level in the Eastern Yar is high and rising. In the past 48 hours, nearly 50mm of rain has been recorded
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Island flood alert issued amid yellow weather warning for heavy rain
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Isle of Wight coast, with extremely high tides expected due to the ongoing weather warning for heavy rain. Friday morning's tide at 10am is expected to be higher than normal due to unsettled
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Shoplifter caught on bus with kitchen knife tucked into waistband
A 20-year-old Isle of Wight shoplifter caught on a Southern Vectis bus with an eight-inch kitchen knife tucked into his waistband has been spared an immediate jail term. Tyler Wilkinson, of Atkinson Drive, Newport, appeared before Isle of Wight
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Island man battered victim during violent Ryde Wetherspoons attack
AN ISLE of Wight man who attacked another man in Ryde Wetherspoons, pulling a chair out from under him and battering him while he was on the floor, has been spared jail. Nathan Bett, of St John's Wood Road, Ryde, appeared before Isle of Wight magistrates
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Banned Island League football club given reprieve but with stern discipline warning
AN ISLAND League football club, with a disciplinary record described by an Isle of Wight Divisional Football Association member as the worst he'd ever seen in more than 40 years involvement in the game, has been allowed to resume playing after receiving
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'We have tried to do the best we can' with council tax increase plan
"I am positive we have done the best as we can to help our residents with the cost of living, under extraordinarily difficult financial circumstances". That is the message from the leader of the Isle of Wight Council, as the authority's spending
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Donkey Sanctuary mourns the death of 'very special' Prentice
The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary said a peaceful goodbye to its 'very special donkey,' Prentice, yesterday (Wednesday, February 7). Prentice came to the Wroxall-based Sanctuary in 2018 from a loving family near Alresford after the passing of
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Man sought over alcohol theft from shop
A man is being sought by police investigating the theft of alcohol from an Isle of Wight shop. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said it received a report of alcohol being stolen from Sainsbury's on Union Street, Ryde. It happened on
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Council U-turn on parking fee increase
Increases to parking fees across the Isle of Wight have been scrapped — less than two weeks after the controversial move was approved. Charges will also not be introduced on Union Street in Newport and fees will not be increased for various parking
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Suspected shoplifter arrested over assault and knuckleduster offences
A suspected shoplifter has been arrested following an incident at an Isle of Wight supermarket, allegedly involving a knuckleduster. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary was called to Morrisons, Newport at 6.34pm last night (Wednesday).
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Here's how little time Military Road could have left according to expert
The Isle of Wight's iconic Military Road could be "washed into the sea" in just two years, a senior council official has said, though the route could have as long as a decade left. Work is underway to find a solution, after holes opened up alongside
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Weather and travel updates LIVE as heavy rain expected
8:02pm Two flood alerts have been extended into the weekend, with the Environment Agency recommending more Islanders to
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Meet the Islanders in the latest Jewel of the South episode
Hit show Isle of Wight: Jewel of the South returns to TV screens later (Thursday), for the second episode of the second series. Tonight Channel 5 cameras follow local fisherman Bob Simmonds, who needs a bumper haul to satisfy hungry customers of
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Harriers dominate in popular Ryde 10-Mile race
RYDE Harriers were the dominant force at the Isle of Wight's annual Ryde 10-Mile race, which saw them populate the top four places — Matt Sharp the winner from a record entry. Scroll down for photos In almost perfect conditions for the popular
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Reality behind the high numbers of home educated children on the Island
Kate Brett, Newport: I would like to respond regarding MP Bob Seely’s comments about children being home educated. His comments have caused some discussion within the home education network, both locally and nationally. Many of us home
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Hurricanes crush Chichester with 16 unanswered tries
AN INCREDIBLE display of rugby was served up by league leaders Sandown and Shanklin — obliterating Chichester II with 16 unanswered tries. HURRICANES 102, CHICHESTER II 0 It wasn't just a busy day for the scoreboard operator, but also a show
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Weather warnings in place for heavy rain
Two weather warnings are in force for Isle of Wight, for the next 24 hours or so. Both are 'be aware' yellow warnings. A national Met Office is warning of rain, in place until 6am tomorrow. It says we should expect periods of heavy rain
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Drug-drive plumber banned and hit in the pocket by Island magistrates
A PLUMBER caught drug driving his BMW M Sport car with more than twice the legal level of cannabis in his bloodstream, was banned from driving by Isle of Wight magistrates. Conor Broome, of Grange Road, Shanklin, admitted drug driving on October
