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Update as road reopens following crash at Forest Road junction
Forest Road has now been cleared following a crash at the junction of Gunville Road on the Isle of Wight this evening (Thursday, February 22). Emergency teams were called at around 6.30pm to reports of a two-vehicle crash on Forest Road in Newport
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Two hurt in crash that has blocked Forest Road
Isle of Wight firefighters are at the scene of a crash on Forest Road, Newport this evening (Thursday), at its junction with Gunville Road. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service crews from Newport and Ryde were called to the two-vehicle
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Multiple vehicle crash on Forest Road in Newport
12:08pm Isle of Wight police have issued an appeal for witnesses to last night's collision. Read more: Isle of Wight
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Here's when the temporary lights at busy junction will finally be removed
The temporary traffic lights which have been causing lengthy delays at a busy Isle of Wight junction are expected to be removed 'well ahead of Easter'. The permanent set of lights at Downend were damaged in a hit-and-run incident during the early
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Seafront promenade to close for works amid cliff fall safety concerns
A popular Isle of Wight seafront promenade will be closed early in March for essential improvements amid concerns for safety. The IW Council has advised that work along the revetment between Sandown and Shanklin will start early next month.
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Heavy rainfall prompts another flood alert for East Wight
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert as water levels on the Isle of Wight remain high and are expected to rise further following today’s (Thursday, February 22) rainfall. The flood alert is active for the Eastern Yar and tributaries
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Find out when this important East Cowes road will close and why
Residents of an Isle of Wight town are bracing themselves for more road closures and parking suspensions next month as a vital link is shut. Castle Street, between Link Road and Well Road, in East Cowes will be upgraded by Island Roads from March
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Here's why there's an upside down house on this Island seafront
It won't have escaped Islanders' attention that an upside down house has appeared on an Isle of Wight seafront. The strange looking building is being installed on Shanklin Esplanade. Speculation as to what exactly it could be and why it was
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Pedestrian hurt after collision near West Wight primary school
Emergency teams were called after a pedestrian was hurt in a collision on a small one-way street in West Wight this afternoon (Thursday February 22). Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary were alerted at 2.30pm to reports of a collision on St
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New and improved hygiene rating for Indian restaurant
A popular Isle of Wight Indian restaurant — which has played host to billionaire businessman Richard Branson — has improved its food hygiene rating. Following a reinspection at the end of January, Bahar Tandoori, on Cowes High Street, now boasts
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Appeal after motorcyclist, 19, injured in crash
Witnesses are being sought after a 19-year-old motorcyclist was injured in a crash near Rookley on the Isle of Wight. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said it was called to Merstone Lane on Tuesday, February 20. Police were alerted
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Brighter floodlights won't impact neighbours insists football club
Brighter lights could be installed at an Isle of Wight football club's home ground, but Cowes Sports insists the change will have less impact on its neighbours. The Yachtsmen play at Westwood Park in Reynolds Close and the Wessex League Premier
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LIVE travel updates as heavy rain and winds batter the Island
4:30pm The Environment Agency has issued another flood alert for East Wight following today's rainfall. Read
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Another weather warning issued with heavy rain on the way
Another weather warning has been issued for the Isle of Wight — this time for heavy rain. It means there are now three alerts in force — two of which are for strong winds. The Met Office is warning of spells of heavy rain, which may cause some
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TWO weather warnings in force as Islanders brace for strong winds
Two weather warnings for strong winds come into force for the Isle of Wight this morning (Thursday). The Met Office alert comes into force at 8am, while an Isle of Wight Met Service alert is in place from 10am. Local forecaster Jamie Russell
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Here's why there are long delays on this car ferry route
Isle of Wight ferry firm Wightlink is experiencing disruption on its Portsmouth to Fishbourne car ferry. The company is blaming a technical issue on one of its vessels. There are currently delays of up to two hours. A spokesperson apologised
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Budding young Ronnie O'Sullivan one to watch after racking up tournament win
AT JUST 12 years old Noah Gartell from the Isle of Wight is getting properly noticed in the snooker world after winning another tournament and rising to within six points off the top of the Cuestars U21 Bronze Tour rankings. The talented young
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Island rowing clubs lock horns in Medina time trials races
NEWPORT Rowing Club spearheaded the first of two scheduled rounds of the River Medina Time Trials against other rival Island clubs. Rowers raced on the 3.3km 'Head of the Medina' course in the first division, which saw participation from 12 diverse
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Trailblazing Islander reflects on career as UK’s first female weather presenter
Isle of Wight resident and Britain’s first female weather presenter on ITV regional television said making her debut on-air was “absolutely terrifying” in the 1960s. Appearing on ITV’s This Morning with Dermot O’Leary and Alison Hammond earlier
