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Spectacle on The Solent as HMS Prince of Wales sails past Ryde
THE Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales got underway today (Monday) after a mystery delay at the 11th hour yesterday. The £3.2 billion warship is now on its way to join a major NATO exercise — Exercise Steadfast Defender in Norway.
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Calls to overturn 'no active intervention' plan for Military Road
Senior group leaders are urging the Isle of Wight Council to overturn a 14-year-old policy which could hinder the future of the Military Road. It comes as voids and cliff falls next to the iconic coastal route, stretching between Chale and Freshwater
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Hardship fund could be reinstated a month after it was scrapped
The leader of the Isle of Wight Council is looking to reinstate an exceptional hardship fund — which has helped more than 1,000 vulnerable Islanders since it was introduced. It would rescind a decision made in January by the full council to scrap
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Councillor's pancake toss challenge returns for ninth year
An Isle of Wight councillor will be looking to batter his opponents in the name of charity, when his 'flipping brilliant' pancake toss returns tomorrow (Tuesday). Cllr Michael Lilley's annual challenge, in Ryde, is still going strong nine years
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Man already on suspended sentence tried to break free from arresting officers
AN ISLE of Wight man tried to break free from police after being arrested as part of a police investigation into potential drugs supply to juveniles. Christopher Gilbert, of Wharf Road, Stanford-le-Hope – formerly of Station Avenue, Sandown
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Odd heron behaviour could be bird liking own reflection say experts WATCH
A heron which displayed odd behaviour outside an Isle of Wight home was either marking its territory or 'displaying' to what it thought was a prospective mate after seeing its own reflection, wildlife experts have said. Scroll down to watch the
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Fun-filled panto makes for an enjoyable February half-term treat
Families looking for some half-term entertainment will find fun for all at Medina Theatre, where Wight Strollers are performing Snow White this week. It was great to see such a big, enthusiastic and lively cast and so many youngsters involved -
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Popular Island seaside event to relocate amid new plans for summer 2024
A popular Isle of Wight seaside event has announced it will relocate to a new location for 2024 as planning continues ahead of this summer. In past years, Shanklin Regatta - a fun-filled free family day – has been held on Shanklin Esplanade, on
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Bus driver accused of dangerous driving and causing serious injury
A BUS driver from the Isle of Wight accused of causing serious injury to three passengers due to the standard of his driving of a double decker, is due to appear in court. Former Southern Vectis employee Paul Brookes, of New Road, Brading, will
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Tesco resumes home deliveries to Ventnor and makes booking slots available again
Tesco has confirmed it will continue delivering to Ventnor addresses, after removing the ability to book slots and citing the December landslide in Bonchurch as the reason. The supermarket updated the County Press after the newspaper revealed yesterday
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County Press up for prestigious Newspaper of the Year 2024 award
The Isle of Wight County Press has been nominated for a prestigious industry award for the second year running. The paper, in its 140th year, has been shortlisted for the local weekly newspaper of the year award at the Newspaper Awards 2024.
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Updated plans revealed for Newport FC's new stadium
A smaller clubhouse and fewer spectator seats are on the cards for the new home of an Isle of Wight football team. Plans for Newport FC's new stadium, near the Racecourse Roundabout in Whippingham, have been on the table since 2017 but now, seven
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Here's what's happening behind the doors of CCAMHS in Newport
I sat down with Mark Hannam, manager of the Island's Community Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CCAMHS) in hopes of getting an insight into how the service is operated and what's in store for the future. The 2020 - 2025 Isle of Wight
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Island man wins appeal against racism conviction
AN ISLE of Wight man found guilty of making racist remarks to two staff at Boots has had the case against him quashed on appeal by a judge. William Djivikian, of Trafalgar Road, Newport, was handed a three-year conditional discharge by Island magistrates
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Man jailed for violent Sandown assaults
AN ISLE of Wight man who fractured another man’s eye socket during a serious assault in Sandown has been jailed. On December 27, 2021, Paul Bishton was having drinks at his address in a shared accommodation block in Fort Street when he invited
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Firefighters free man from car on its side in Newport
Firefighters have freed a man trapped in a car on its side in Newport on the Isle of Wight. As first reported by the County Press, emergency services were called to Lugley Street at around 12.10pm. Police, paramedics and firefighters have all
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Man , 25, arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault
Police are investigating a report of a serious sexual assault at an address in Ryde. Officers received a report at around 11.20pm on Saturday, February 10, that a woman had been assaulted. A 25-year-old man from Ryde was arrested on suspicion
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Car on its side blocks road in Newport
3:11pm Police have confirmed the driver of the Mini, a 77-year-old man from Ventnor, was reported for driving without
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New future secured for eyesore Sandown hotel where Hendrix once stayed
An eyesore Isle of Wight seafront hotel — which once hosted rock legend Jimi Hendrix — has been given the green light to undergo major changes. The derelict and dilapidated Esplanade Hotel, fronting Sandown High Street and overlooking the sandy
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Crash in Cowes sees car hit building
EMERGENCY service teams were alerted to a crash in Cowes on Friday afternoon. A single fire crew from the town was among those called to the scene on St Mary’s Road. They were responding to a report of a car crashing into a building. The
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Rare Harry Potter book donation is "magical" for Island charity
A first edition copy of a Harry Potter book, estimated to be worth £10,000, has been gifted to an Isle of Wight charity. As if by magic, the Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone book was left at one of RSPCA Isle of Wight's shops by a mysterious
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Find out what's coming to this former high street restaurant
An Isle of Wight restaurant business is expanding by opening another eatery in the heart of another Island town. As well as Castle Street, Ryde, Heron Isle of Wight will soon be serving up food in Cowes. Heron Cowes is taking over 46-47 High
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New lifeboat in West Wight secures another ten years of saving lives!
An Isle of Wight independent lifeboat station has secured another ten years of saving lives, with the arrival of its new lifeboat, imported from Scotland. Built in 2006, the Atlantic 85-class lifeboat ‘Lydia MacDonald’ spent 16 years saving lives
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State-of-the-art Southampton trauma centre for children including Islanders
A hospital trauma unit in Southampton, which treats children from the Isle of Wight, has unveiled new state-of-the-art facilities. The project, which took 12 months to complete, is one of the south's two specialist units. Staff in the University
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Man to stand trial over attempted burglary in Sandown
AN ISLE of Wight man accused of attempting to burgle a domestic property in Sandown will stand trial later this year. Joe Male, of Sandown Road, Lake, appeared before Isle of Wight magistrates on Friday, February 9. The 24-year-old denied attempted
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Island man sentenced for Nottingham railway station assault
AN ISLE of Wight man who assaulted a woman at a railway station on the mainland has been sentenced. Luke Connelly, of Cypress Road, Newport, appeared before Nottingham magistrates on Tuesday, January 30. The 27-year-old denied assault by beating
