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Isle of Wight charitable trust offering extraordinary help with lost dogs
We all love our pets dearly and the thought of them getting lost is a scary one. TrackAdog offers peace of mind to problems like this with a dedicated team of volunteers who want to help find lost dogs. TrackAdog is a charitable trust established
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Affordable housing and Military Road changes proposed in alternative council budgets
Increased Isle of Wight affordable housing, a study on the future of the iconic Military Road and a facility for children and young people with extensive special needs are all proposals being put forward to change the Isle of Wight Council's 2024/25
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Could Shorwell motorcycle sand track be used as a quarry?
An Isle of Wight quarry is looking to expand its sand extraction operations by creating a new one — at a space sometimes used by motorcyclists. Haslett Farm has been extracting sand from the Shorwell countryside for decades but could run out of
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Popular Island seaside event back for 'tons of fun' in summer 2024
A popular Isle of Wight seaside summer event has announced it will return for its fourth year, promising a day filled with family-friendly entertainment and fun. After two successful events at Sandham Gardens in Sandown, Deadpool Rob and Friends
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Woman gets off 'lightly' after attacking police in 'disgraceful' Ryde incident
An Isle of Wight woman who kicked out at police while in possession of a knife in Ryde has been let off ‘lightly’ at sentencing, a judge said. Megan Lily Startin, of no fixed abode, previously pleaded guilty to two charges of assaulting an emergency
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Godshill woman banned from driving after being caught on cocktail of drugs
An Isle of Wight woman, found to be driving while over the limit on a cocktail of drugs, has been banned from the roads for three years. Sian Parsons, of High Street, Godshill, attended the Isle of Wight Magistrates’ Court for sentencing on Friday
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Classical Irish guitarist to make Isle of Wight concert appearance
The next West Wight Arts Association concert will be given by the classical Irish guitarist Manus Noble. Manus is one of the UK's leading classical guitarists, known for his strong, unique sound, original compositions and varied recital programmes
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West Wight safari lodges and tiny homes tourist site planned
Major plans for a new Isle of Wight tourism site in the West Wight are still on the table, nearly two years after they were first submitted. Treehouses, safari lodges and tiny homes are all part of the planned 'eco-friendly retreat', on the main
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Police update as three men arrested after Shanklin Co-op burglary
Three men have been arrested after thieves broke into an Isle of Wight Co-op store in an overnight burglary. Police were called at 10.53pm on Sunday (February 25) to reports that alleged offenders had forced entry and stolen a quantity of cash
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Island pub among businesses hit after tree takes out power in rural village
A popular Isle of Wight pub is among businesses hit by a power cut after a tree fell on a power line in a rural village. The power cut was reported to Scottish and Southern Electricity Network (SSEN) at around 9pm yesterday (Sunday, February 25
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Britten Norman "exploring options" just six months after future plan revealed
Six months after Isle of Wight aircraft manufacturer, Britten-Norman launched a plan to quadruple its output, with workers based at its hangers in Bembridge, the historic firm's future hangs in the balance. The maker of the affectionally known
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Harry Potter first edition sold for THOUSANDS at auction for Island charity
A first-edition Harry Potter book - anonymously donated to the Isle of Wight RSPCA branch - has sold at its estimated valuation this morning (Monday, February 26). Bidding started at £4,200 for the copy of Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone
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Shanklin Co-op closed and investigation launched after burglary
An Isle of Wight Co-op store is closed this morning (Monday, February 26) after thieves broke into the shop in a late night burglary. Read more: Police update as three men arrested after Shanklin Co-op burglary Police were called at 10.53pm
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Weather and travel updates on Monday LIVE
8:59pm A reminder that the steps leading from Littlestairs Road in Shanklin onto the Sandown to Shanklin revetment are
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Cliff fall blocks steps leading to Island seafront promenade
Steps leading to a popular Isle of Wight seafront promenade have been blocked after a cliff fall in Shanklin. The steps leading from Littlestairs Road in Shanklin onto the Sandown to Shanklin revetment have become the latest victim of the Island
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Expect diversions during night time work on Medina Way from today
Newport's Medina Way dual carriageway will be closed overnight this week, to allow for work on the key Isle of Wight road. Contractor, Island Roads, will be making safety improvements, between 7.30pm and 6am, on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
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‘I can’t believe it, it’s in the best condition I have ever seen’
A first edition Harry Potter book, anonymously donated to an Isle of Wight charity, could sell for up to £10,000 at auction today (Monday). The copy of Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone was given to the RSPCA and will go under the hammer
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Jail for burglar who was confronted by a woman in her library
A burglar was confronted by an Isle of Wight woman, after she found him "rummaging" through her library for money in the middle of the night. Kai Little, of no fixed abode and formerly of Hollies Close in Sway, Hampshire, appeared at the Isle of