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Here's which areas are affected by a power cut and when supplies will be back
112 postcodes and around 1,160 customers are affected by an Isle of Wight power cut, in Winford, Godshill and surrounding areas. Postcodes PO30 and PO36 are affected. SSE has apologised for the outage, which happened at around 6.30pm. The
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Huge match for East Cowes Vics - match report
East Cowes Vics took on what their manager described as the "biggest game" of his team's season to date, welcoming fellow playoff hopefuls, Alresford Town, on Saturday, February 24. Full time score: East Cowes Vics 1-1 Alresford Town At the
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Carpet fitter caught drink-driving after making "strange" manoeuvre
A CARPET fitter from the Isle of Wight, caught over the limit while behind the wheel of a Nissan Navara, has been disqualified from driving. Luke Atkins, of York Avenue, East Cowes, admitted drink driving in Newport on January 30, when he appeared
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'I'm disabled so it's fascinating to watch athletes with such delicate control'
Last Tuesday night I was treated to a wonderful evening of entertainment, music and nostalgia as I attended the most recent recording of the popular podcast The Crisis Right with the Britpop icon Louise Wener at the Museum of Comedy in Bloomsbury.
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Death of much-loved Leo who was 'probably looking for best friend Archie'
The owner of a much-loved Isle of Wight cat, who was renowned among patients and staff at St Mary's Hospital, has revealed why she thinks Leo was visiting the site so often. The ginger moggy, who was a familiar face at the Newport hospital, sadly
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Weekend weather warning for rain issued
The Isle of Wight Met Service has issued a weather warning for heavy and persistent rain, this weekend. Island forecaster, Jamie Russell, says we should expect downpours from 1pm tomorrow (Sunday, February 25) until 10am on Monday. He said
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Weather cancels some football for Saturday, February 24
Isle of Wight football teams are (mostly) in action today (Saturday, February 24). In the Wessex League Premier Division, Cowes Sports will host Hamble at Westwood Park, from 3pm. Read more: Isle of Wight football club Cowes Sports' lights
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'We're monitoring but risk is low' says Ventnor landslip latest update
Designs for repairs are already in progress and more mud might move today, say Isle of Wight building experts who have been at the site of Ventnor's latest landslide. An Isle of Wight Council spokesperson said the incident was 'small' and a failure
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Photos and video after rocks fall in latest Ventnor landslip
Building experts are due in Ventnor this morning (Saturday), after an Isle of Wight landslip between Ocean View Road and Zig Zag Road, below. The Isle of Wight Council is sending a team to assess the damage, which saw emergency crews called to
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Missed an episode of Jewel of the South? Here's how to catch up
The latest series of hit TV show Isle of Wight: Jewel of the South has come to an end, but it's not too late to catch up. Over the course of the season, Channel 5 cameras followed a flurry of Islanders — some were familiar faces having appeared
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Isle of Wight court round up of crimes and sentencings
HERE is a round-up of some of the cases heard at the Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court, for the week commencing February 12, 2024. Mack Alexander, 26, of Ashey Road, Ryde. Failure to comply with requirements of a community order. Fine £40
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Isle of Wight Story Festival celebrated fifth anniversary in style
COMEDY star Alasdair Beckett-King and best-selling author Kes Gray were among the top names at the fifth annual Isle of Wight Story Festival. Scroll through photos above... The festival featured workshops and hands-on experiences, aimed at
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Hurricanes to host special charity event TODAY in aid of paralysed Luke Orton
SANDOWN and Shanklin RFC will be holding a special charity event starting this lunchtime (Saturday) in aid of former player Luke Orton, who now uses a wheelchair after suffering a horrific rugby injury last year. The event, starting at 12 noon
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Road closures around the Island for the week ahead
WHEN you are out and about around the Isle of Wight this coming week, be sure to know which roadworks to avoid. BRIGHSTONE: Hoxall Lane will shut during utility works, along its entire length, from 8am on Monday until 4pm on Wednesday. An alternative
