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Two sent off as ill-disciplined Cowes Sports are punished on the road
Isle of Wight football team Cowes Sports fell at the hands of Bournemouth Poppies tonight (Tuesday). The Islanders pressured the hosts early on, forcing them to go long, but failed to profit from two early corner kicks. Bournemouth almost hit
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King Charles and Queen Camilla issue heartfelt tribute after death of Thomas Kingston
King Charles III and Queen Camilla have sent their “most heartfelt thoughts and prayers” to Lady Gabriella Kingston and her family including the Prince and Princess of Kent after the death of her husband - Thomas Kingston. Buckingham Palace issued
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Multiple early morning Red Funnel sailings cancelled over crew availability
RED Funnel has cancelled multiple early morning Red Jet sailings tomorrow (Wednesday) – over limited crew availability. The 6.05am, 7.15am and 8.25am sailings from Southampton have all been cancelled. As have the 6.40am, 7.50am and 9am sailings
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Mainland crews sent to twice as many Island fires in 2023 than in 2022
Mainland fire crews responded to major incidents 15 times on the Isle of Wight last year — more than double that in 2022. Figures have been revealed following a Freedom of Information request by the Local Democracy Reporting Service after a review
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“Wrong place, wrong time” says man who had knife in Wetherspoons
A serial offender admitted having a knife at a Wetherspoons during an incident last September. David Dunford, previously of Thornton Manor Drive, Ryde, attended the Isle of Wight Magistrates’ Court by videolink from HMP Lewes on Tuesday, February
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Photos show cliff fall which blocked steps leading to Island seafront promenade
Photos show the extent of a cliff fall, which has blocked steps leading from a clifftop footpath to a popular Isle of Wight seafront promenade in Shanklin. As previously reported by the Isle of Wight County Press, the steps connecting Littlestairs
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Island pub door staff attacked by drunk teenager
A drunk teenager forced her way into her ex-partner's home and assaulted his mother, before attacking multiple door security staff at Isle of Wight pubs and bars. Maisie Taylor, of Standen Avenue, Newport, previously pleaded guilty to five counts
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New attraction coming to popular Island theme park
The UK's oldest theme park Blackgang Chine has teased the arrival of a new attraction at its Isle of Wight amusement park. After revealing Robin Hill's Colossus would be relocating there, Vectis Ventures, which runs the park, has now revealed it
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Here's who's performing at Island's second Cowes Fringe
The first wave of acts for this year's Cowes Fringe on the Isle of Wight has been announced. Returning for its second year, the festival takes place in May and offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy a diverse range of music and performances.
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Island MP warns of Europe's security weakening unless Ukraine has kit to repel Russia
ISLE OF Wight MP Bob Seely emphasised his grave concerns for Ukraine's ability to defend itself in its war with Russia, in an urgent question to the government's Defence Minister in the Commons. In Parliament, Defence Minister James Cartlidge
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Here's what planners say on major Shalfleet housing development
A major Isle of Wight housing development could be given the green light next week to build 70 homes on a greenfield site. Plans to extend the recently constructed Burt Close scheme in Shalfleet have been with the Isle of Wight Council for nearly
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Death notices and funeral announcements from the County Press
The Isle Of Wight County Press published 15 death notices last week. Every week, the CP publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice
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Woman's "horrendous" abuse made neighbours' lives a misery
An Isle of Wight woman who subjected her neighbours to a torrent of "horrendous and relentless abuse" — and ignored magistrates' warning to stop — has been jailed. Amanda Realey, of Lower Furlongs, Brading, appeared at the Isle of Wight Crown
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Cracks appear in footpath at popular country park
Cracks have started to appear in a coastal footpath at a popular Isle of Wight country park. Posting on Facebook, Fort Victoria, Yarmouth, said cracking has occurred in the path that runs to the Hurst Castle Viewpoint. It's thought a landslip
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Harry's speed of thought earns him Rapid Chess Tournament success
AFTER an incredible three-way tie-break Harry Vernon clinched victory at the inaugural Ryde Rapid Chess Tournament. The competition, held recently at Yelf's Hotel, Ryde, marked the Isle of Wight's first rapid chess tournament, which attracted 24
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Find out when this seafront walkway is reopening
A walkway to a popular Isle of Wight seafront is due to reopen at the end of next week. A 27-week project to install new safety railings at Ventnor’s Rene Howe Walk is nearing completion. In total, 140-metres of new railings will line the walkway
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Plucky Island sailor Arthur in cancer battle sets sight on 2028 Olympics
A TEENAGE champion sailor from the Isle of Wight living with a rare form of cancer, who aspires to represent GB in the 2028 Olympics, took part in his first regatta eight months after his diagnosis. Plucky Arthur Farley has a disease he will need
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Midweek football for Cowes Sports TONIGHT
In Isle of Wight football, Cowes Sports are away to Bournemouth at Victoria Park, tonight. Kick off is at 7.45pm. Westwood Park's Wessex League Premier Division side side sits in fifth, with 45 points, while their Dorset opponents are 16th,
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Here's all you need to know as the council decides its budget
Council tax for Isle of Wight residents is likely to increase in the coming days by nearly five per cent. It means the Isle of Wight Council will be asking the average Band D taxpayer to pay £1,908.39 a year towards the services it provides — a
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Emotion for paralysed Luke Orton as rugby day raises £20,000 towards adapting home
THERE was high emotion for former Hurricanes rugby player Luke Orton on Saturday, when he made his first visit to the Isle of Wight since suffering a catastrophic neck injury in a beach rugby match last year. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOS AND VIDEO
