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Historic seafront gem and former Queen Victoria yacht club up for auction
An iconic Isle of Wight seafront gem - The Prince Consort building - awaits its next chapter as it goes up for auction this month. Overlooking the Solent from Ryde, the building, formally known as the Royal Victoria Yacht Club, has a guide price
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Island man charged with shoplifting will appear before magistrates
AN ISLE of Wight man has been charged with theft. Officers investigating a theft in Havenstreet have charged Timothy Young, of Spring Gardens, Ventnor, with shoplifting. The theft was reported to police on the evening of February 22, after
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Meet this young Island artist from Cowes Enterprise College
Since an early age, young Isle of Wight artist, Ann Kulla, has been fascinated by the process of creation. Currently, she is studying fine art at Cowes Enterprise College and is doing incredibly well. Her other pursuits include musical theatre
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I went to see All of Us Strangers and here's what I thought
As of January 26, 2024, ‘All of Us Strangers’ hit cinemas around the Isle of Wight - and the rest of the world. The movie caused a rush of people to leave the cinema with wet eyes and broken hearts. If you haven’t watched it yet, head to your
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Ex-councillor avoids jail sentence after crashing while four times over limit
A former Isle of Wight councillor, who resigned early last month, has avoided an immediate prison sentence after crashing into cars while four times over the drink-drive limit. Thomas Hanley, of West Hill Road, Ryde, attended the Isle of Wight
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Elderly man to leave beloved Luccombe home affected by landslip
An elderly man has agreed to move out of his home in Shanklin, Isle of Wight, after it was destroyed by a landslip. George Gardiner had been determined to stay at the former Luccombe Tea Gardens, where a major landslip tore through his grounds
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Are charity shops are back in fashion?
Charity shops - including the Isle of Wight's - have lined British high streets for decades. But will they feel the effects of the latest trends amongst young shoppers: fast fashion and thrifting? Although the two trends seem to oppose one
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Woman caused serious injury to motorcyclist through careless driving
AN ISLE of Wight woman who crashed her car into a stationary motorcycle – seriously injuring its driver – has been sentenced for careless driving. Lauren Beaumont, of St John's Road, Sandown, appeared before Isle of Wight magistrates on Friday,
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Author Nazneen Ahmed Pathak at story festival
Children’s author, Nazneen Ahmed Pathak, visited the Isle of Wight Story Festival 2024 to discuss the release of City of Stolen Magic, which was published in June 2023. Despite being a novel aimed at children, Nazneen’s first and only published
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Greenfield to green space with housing? Developers want go ahead
A major Isle of Wight development, with the potential to build more than a hundred homes, could be given the thumbs up next week. Proposals for land on the outskirts of Cowes, Northwood and Gurnard could also see an 11-hectare green space opened
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All Island Tourist Permit price rise - here's what it means for visitors
While parking charges have been frozen for Isle of Wight residents, tourists are not so lucky. New figures show an All Island Tourist Permit will cost between six and 11 per cent more from April - at least £10 a day. At an Isle of Wight Council
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We're '8,000 people clinging to a rock' says Ventnor councillor
Ventnor is a town of "8,000 people now clinging to a rock", a councillor has said, after a public meeting on the future of Isle of Wight landslip-hit Leeson Road. Cllr Ed Blake said it is "frustrating" not to have a definite idea of when the Shanklin
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Water levels rising again following more heavy rain, warns Environment Agency
FOLLOWING more heavy rain sweeping the Isle of Wight, the Environment Agency has warned the water level in Sandown on the Eastern Yar is high — and rising. Over the past 24 hours, 12mm of rainfall has been recorded at Knighton alone.
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CCTV images released following £10,000 sun cream shoplifting spree on the Island
POLICE have released CCTV images of men they want to question over the theft of £10,000 worth of sun cream from various Boots stores across the Isle of Wight. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary wants to identify them as part of their inquiries
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Flood alert issued following more heavy rain across the Island
THE Environment Agency has issued another flood alert for the Eastern Yar on the Isle of Wight following more heavy rainfall. The water level at Sandown continues to fall very slowly as it tries to recover from additional rainfall this week.
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Warnings ignored and barricades forced open at landslide-hit Leeson Road
Despite warnings from the Isle of Wight Council, the barriers have been opened at Leeson Road this morning (Friday), prompting a stern safety warning from Island Roads. The roads contractor told the County Press: "The barriers are in place for
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Brave sailor Arthur in cancer battle nominated for national elite athlete award
TOP young Isle of Wight sailor Arthur Farley has been shortlisted for the British Elite Athletes Association's Athletes' Athlete of the Month award for February. Arthur, 20, of Wootton, returned to sailing last month after an eight-month lay-off
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Secondary school places allocated and most get first choice
More than 1,000 children have been offered Year 7 places at Isle of Wight secondary schools, ahead of the new term which starts in September, The Isle of Wight Council says 96 per cent of parents have been offered a place at one of their preferred
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Change to Blackgang Chine entry price for young children
One of the Isle of Wight's biggest attractions - Blackgang Chine - has changed its pricing model, meaning entry for children will now be calculated by height as opposed to age. Previously, children under four have been able to enter the park for
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We must get the Cross Solent ferry operators regulated says councillor
Cllr Karl Love: The situation with Red Funnel, Cross Solent transportation operators, and its cancellations and service disruptions to the Isle of Wight, after many months of negative service impacts, is intolerable and could be putting people's
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'Keep your dog on a lead' warning as Island sheep and cows are attacked
“Keep your dog on a lead near farm animals” say Isle of Wight farmers, after horrific attacks and as lambing season gets underway. Cattle owner Anna Smith, of Compton Farm, has told the County Press of her experience, earlier this year. “We
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Popular pub landlords bidding farewell after nearly 18 years
After nearly two decades, the landlords of a popular Isle of Wight pub are bidding a fond farewell. Duncan and Kate Scott, from Medina Railway Tavern, Newport, will pull their last pint this month (March). The couple have been at the helm for
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"Strong faith and values key to a long and happy marriage" say diamond wedding couple
A COUPLE who grew up in the same Isle of Wight village have celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary. Keith and Pat Joyce, of Chale Green, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday last week with a trip to Windsor, where they enjoyed
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Island-born elite rugby referee to make 6 Nations debut in Rome
A SENIOR international and Premiership rugby union referee from the Isle of Wight, Adam Leal, will be making his Six Nations debut as an official in the forthcoming match between Italy and Scotland. Island-born Adam, who hails from Ryde, will have
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Wightlink continue their support of the Island's sports, arts and charities in 2024
ISLE of Wight ferry company Wightlink is welcoming several new teams and groups to its 2024 sponsorship scheme, now in its 37th year. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOS In total, more than 50 sporting, arts and charity groups will receive supported cross-Solent
