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Legendary BBC Radio 2 presenter, Steve Wright, dies aged 69
DJ Steve Wright, who was mostly known for presenting programmes for BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2 for more than 40 years has died at the age of 69, his family have confirmed. Wright's family said: "It is with deep sorrow and profound regret that we announce
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Westridge Cross houses could soon be occupied after standing empty for years
Derelict houses that have been empty for years could soon be occupied as calls are made for action to be taken over their unsightly state. The two properties on the corner of Marlborough Road on Westridge Cross were interlinked with the Pennyfeathers
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Latest on Wootton High Street crash as road reopens after pedestrian injured
WOOTTON High Street has reopened following a serious crash involving an Isle of Wight ambulance and a pedestrian this afternoon (Tuesday). The road was closed for a time, from Brannon Way to its junction with the Cedars Pub and Station Road.
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Three passengers suffered broken backs in Arreton bus crash, court hears
A FORMER Isle of Wight bus driver accused of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, after three passengers sustained broken backs in a crash in Arreton, will go before a judge later this year. Paul Brookes, of New Road, Brading, a former
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New film highlights link between monarchy and Sandown Bay
A UNIQUE film focussing on links between the monarchy and the Isle of Wight has been released – and is available to view on YouTube for a limited time. Sandown & District Historical Association, working with Shanklin Voluntary Youth and Community
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Island man ordered to pay more than £700 after theft and assaults on police
An Isle of Wight man was volatile and aggressive to police, and spat all over the inside of a police van. Robert Williams admitted two charges of assaulting an emergency worker, namely police officers, by beating and causing criminal damage to
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Safety fears for residents still living in fire hit block of flats
A housing association insists repairs are being made to a block of flats ravaged by fire on the Isle of Wight, after concerns were raised over the safety of residents still living there. A blaze broke out at a building on Hookes Way, off the dual
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Discover how much 19 lock-up garages on the Island sold for at auction
AN AUCTION lot of lock up garages on the Isle of Wight went under the hammer for £10,000 below the guide price. Scroll down for photos The freehold block of garages behind 31, Whitepit Lane, Newport, were among 135 lots listed across southern
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Tribute paid to beloved Sandown resident Peggy Forward who has died at 102
Sandown stalwart and social butterfly, Peggy Forward, has died at the age of 102. Tribute was paid to Peggy at Sandown Town Council last night, by her friend, Cllr Heather Humby. Cllr Humby said: "Peggy died last week and was a most valued
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Emergency crews respond to crash in Shanklin involving traffic sign
EMERGENCY service teams are responding to a crash in Shanklin this afternoon (Tuesday). Police, paramedics and firefighters have all been called to the scene at the junction of Landguard Road and Carter Road. A single fire crew from Shanklin
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Council not heading for bankruptcy say finance bosses
The Isle of Wight Council is not heading for bankruptcy, its finance lead has said after members faced 'significant financial challenges' while drawing up its spending plans for the year ahead. The Alliance Administration recently announced its
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Pedestrian seriously injured in crash involving ambulance and car in Wootton
4:19pm The road has now re-opened to traffic.
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Crash causing delays in Wootton
A crash is causing delays in Wootton on the Isle of Wight today (Tuesday). Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service has been called to the High Street. Find out the latest about the incident in our live blog here Two
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Fears for Newport's The Body Shop after company enters administration
The Body Shop has officially entered administration today (Tuesday, February 13) with hundreds of stores and jobs now at risk. The company has a store in Newport High Street on the Isle of Wight. FRP Advisory has been brought in to handle an
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Spending more than a penny in Sandown as precept and toilet fees go up
Sandown residents will again see an increase in their tax bills after last year's 50 per cent hike. A 6.6 per cent rise in council tax precept was approved by Sandown Town Council last night (Monday) for the year ahead, as well as an increase in
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Gavin & Stacey to return to BBC for Christmas special according to reports
Reports have suggested that the beloved British sitcom Gavin & Stacey could be returning to the BBC for a Christmas special. The show, created by James Corden and Ruth Jones last aired a new episode on the BBC five years ago for the 2019 Christmas
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Death notices and funeral announcements in the County Press
The Isle of Wight County Press published 31 death notices last week. Every week, the Isle of Wight County Press publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in
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Event offers the chance to look around six eco-friendly Island homes
Would you like to look around some eco-friendly homes? Be inspired, at Wight Community Energy's Green Open Homes event. Six eco-friendly homes will be open for public visits during the last weekend of February (February 24 and 25) and the second
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Emergency services called to two-car collision
EMERGENCY services on the Isle of Wight are at a crash involving two cars this morning (Tuesday). The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service were called to a collision involving two cars, on Sandown Road, Shanklin, at 8.10am. The ambulance was
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Where kids can eat free (or for £1) on the Island this half-term
As schools break up for half-term and Isle of Wight parents continue to feel the pinch of the cost-of-living crisis, several restaurants and supermarkets are offering discounted meals for children. Whether it’s kids eat free or kids eat for a £1
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South Wight villages welcome new priest-in-charge
Several Isle of Wight villages have a new priest-in-charge. Having had no resident priest for nearly three years, there was an evening of celebrations recently at Niton Parish Church when the Bishop of Portsmouth, the Right Reverend Jonathan Frost
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This year's Isle of Wight Hedgelaying Competition postponed to 2025
The 2024 Hedgelaying Competition, due to take place this month on Saturday, February 24, has been postponed to 2025. Co-organiser Matthew Chatfield of the Isle of Wight Hedgerow Group said: "We are very sorry to announce that we will not be holding
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Island artist to feature in Sky Arts TV series
AN ISLE of Wight-based artist is among just 48 creatives selected to compete in the latest series of Sky Arts’ Landscape Artist of the Year – from more than 2,000 applicants. An episode featuring Andy Ashdown’s heat will be broadcast on February
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'Paint it Pink' and help prevent battery theft in rural Island areas urge police
POLICE Country Watch officers are urging rural communities to Paint it Pink as part of a crackdown on battery thefts across the Isle of Wight. Batteries can be a popular choice for thieves, who steal them and then sell them at scrapyards for their
