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Tesco stops deliveries to Ventnor homes citing landslide safety concerns
A major supermarket has confirmed it will not deliver to certain Isle of Wight postcodes amid fears for its drivers’ safety after a landslide two months ago. Rumours initially sparked on social media that Tesco had stopped delivering to specific
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“I came here to beat you up, but I’ve decided to kill you" man tells grandad
An Isle of Wight man pointed a knife at his grandad and threatened to kill him after 'voices in his head' told him to, following a family dispute. Kyal Jason Ayres, of Somerset Road, Ryde, attended the Isle of Wight Crown Court for sentencing on
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Island school's fundraiser for new minibus to enhance student experiences
An Isle of Wight school has launched a fundraising campaign to provide its students with a new minibus to be used for out-of-class experiences. St Georges School in Newport is a secondary school for students with a range of complex additional needs
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Solent sailing of HMS Prince of Wales postponed as carrier fails to leave jetty
The departure of the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales, on its journey near the Isle of Wight, has been postponed at the last minute today (Sunday, February 11). HMS Prince of Wales had replaced its sister ship HMS Queen Elizabeth
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Tribute to Ventnor musician and well-known Newport busker William Clarkson
A WELL-KNOWN Newport busker and long-serving member of Ventnor Comic Jazz Band has died. William Clarkson died on Christmas Day at the age of 72. He was a familiar face, often busking outside Ventnor Co-op and in the alleyway in Newport between
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Thriving home education community was reason we moved to the Isle of Wight
Shimon Shaw, Carisbrooke: I refer to Mr Seely's recent opinion piece in the County Press about education, in which he referred to the rate of home education and to home educated children on the Island "drifting into depression, isolation or worse
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Five free or low-cost things to do on the Island this February half-term
Looking for things to do over the February half-term? There are lots of free or low-cost activities to enjoy on the Isle of Wight! We’ve picked out a selection of ideas to help you decide what half-term fun to get up to next week. Island cycle
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'Local bobbies' scheme and new police stations hailed by Superintendent
Monthly column by Supt Rob Mitchell: Since my last update it’s been a busy period for policing teams on the Island. We’ve seen some great results in terms of relentlessly pursuing criminals, as well as developments in local policing engagement
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What the Dickens? New exhibition shows author in colour
Isle of Wight museum and gallery, Dimbola, is staging a exhibition dedicated to author Charles Dickens. The Technicolour Dickens: The Living Image of Charles Dickens was originally commissioned in 2020, to mark the 150th anniversary of the novelist
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Island man stole luxury chocolates and corn snacks "to survive"
AN ISLE of Wight man caught stealing items such as Lindor chocolates and Monster energy drinks, claimed he was hungry and did it to survive, when he appeared before magistrates. Billy Chilcott admitted shoplifting at Sainsbury's, Ryde, on December
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Wight Proms Wednesdays are back and there's twice the opportunity to enjoy them!
Wight Proms Wednesdays are back, and are now at two Isle of Wight locations. For the first time, each concert will be performed at both 12.30pm and at 7.30pm monthly on Wednesdays. The lunchtime sessions will be held in the Northwood House
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Make the Island look vibrant in the adverts, not boring and deserted!
Imagine (I appreciate this may be difficult for some) that you live on the mainland. You’ve managed to secure a long weekend holiday with the family. It’s been a drizzly week so you’re looking to cheer yourself up by booking a lovely break, when
