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Manhunt underway after Mini driver 'flees scene' of two-car crash near Godshill
A manhunt is underway after a Mini driver 'fled' the scene of a two-car crash on a main Isle of Wight road this evening (Monday, February 19). Emergency teams are at the Niton Road S-bend near Godshill, between Roud Road and Chequers Inn Road,
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Holiday home couple must move out after decisive ruling
An Isle of Wight couple will not be allowed to live in their holiday home temporarily, until they find permanent accommodation. Since 2018, the pair have been in breach of planning conditions by living in a property designated as a holiday unit
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Historic Cowes seafront villa in Planning Inspectorate decision
A major redevelopment of a 'dilapidated' building in a prominent position on an Isle of Wight seafront has been rejected. The government's Planning Inspectorate has refused planning permission for Hamlet Court in Cowes. It said it should not
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School delighted with donation made in memory of TV comedy writer
An Isle of Wight primary school is being supported by TV comedy writer Raymond Allen, almost a year and a half after the death of the Some Mothers Do ‘Av ‘Em creator. £1,000 has been donated to Dover Park school by Ray's widow, Nancy Allen, who
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Ryde move means new business aims to take on Cross Street shop
A popular Isle of Wight zero waste shop is on the move and its current premises could become a new tattoo studio. Cross Street's Her Whey is taking over a new shop in Ryde - though it hasn't revealed where. Meanwhile, plans have been submitted
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Charity team delighted about crucial new grant funding
Isle of Wight charity Independent Arts has won three year's worth of grant funding, securing the future of its Creative Hub on Newport High Street. The organisation's chief executive, Lisa Gagliani MBE said: "This couldn’t have come at a more crucial
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How to vote for ramblers in the running for a national tourism award
David Howarth, David Yates and Linda Jones, from the Isle of Wight Ramblers group are in the running to be named 2024 Tourism Superstars. A VisitEngland competition, in its 12th year, invites votes from members of the public. The Islanders
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Lucky audience treated to one-woman play Shirley Valentine for one night only
A full house awaited the curtain to go up in Bembridge Village Hall on Saturday night, a sprinkling of Greek music whetting the appetite for what was to come. Everyone was there in anticipation of a one-night-only performance by Hanna Emily Nixon
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Great-great-grandmother celebrates 100th birthday with five generations of family
A great-great-grandmother from the Isle of Wight celebrated her 100th birthday earlier this month, with her family travelling from far and wide to celebrate her special day. Barbara Bennett’s journey began on Cross Lane in Newport, where she spent
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Teenager, 16, charged over shop robbery which left worker with broken nose
A teenager has been charged in connection with a robbery at a Central Stores on the Isle of Wight, which left a shop worker with a broken nose. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said it was called to the Well Road, East Cowes shop at around
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Disruption expected on main south Wight road amid landslip investigation
A main Isle of Wight road will see some disruption later today (Monday, February 19) as investigations will be carried out after a small landslip which is obstructing part of the carriageway. A section of embankment on Newport Road near Niton,
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Annual Shanklin Rotary Club mega sale smashes 2023 total
SHANKLIN Rotary Club’s major community fundraising project, its annual mega sale, smashed last year’s fundraising total. The sale, between January 9-20, raised almost £26,000, which will be donated to various causes, including Island charities
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Search on for cyclists who tried to save life of man in Alverstone
A police appeal has been launched to find two cyclists who made "commendable" efforts to save the life of a man who died in Alverstone on the Isle of Wight. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary was called to concerns for the welfare of a 25
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Cillian Murphy's BAFTA speech pays tribute to Island's Dame Donna
Islander turned Hollywood movie executive, Dame Donna Langley, was given a special mention by Oppenheimer star Cillian Murphy, as he collected his BAFTA for best actor. Dame Donna, who is the chair of NBCUniversal Studio Group, sat behind filmmaker
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Update on future of Island attraction Robin Hill
An offer has been made to buy popular Isle of Wight attraction Robin Hill, around four months after it went up for sale. Marketed through Savills, the country park is now listed as 'under offer'. Although the value of the bid or identity of
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Second homes council tax increase could be a disaster for the Island
Chris Locke, Ryde: Second homes council tax increase could be a disaster for Island. As someone whose family can be traced to the Isle of Wight section of the Doomsday Book I think I have a right to comment on the proposal to double the council
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Shanklin YouTuber deemed 'high risk' to his mum after shopping centre assault
An Isle of Wight YouTuber will be sentenced later this year after assaulting his mum at a mainland shopping centre. Richard Herbert, of High Street, Shanklin, previously pleaded guilty to assault by beating and breaching a conditional discharge
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Fundraiser launched to help brave Cassidy in her final months
A FUNDRAISER has been launched to help a brave young woman from the Isle of Wight who has just months to live. Cassidy Ley, 19, of Ventnor, is in end stage heart failure with a prognosis of six to 12 months left to live, and she is receiving palliative
