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Environment Agency warns water levels continue to rise — but should ease
WATER levels at Sandown on the Eastern Yar remain high — and will continue to rise at least into the early hours of the morning (Sunday) — following heavy recent rainfall across the Isle of Wight. In the past 48 hours, some 27mm of rainfall was
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Emergency service teams called to medical incident on Island's highest point
MULTIPLE emergency services teams were called to a medical incident on the Isle of Wight's highest point. READ MORE: Isle of Wight coastguard teams evacuate walker from beauty spot PHOTOS Solent Coastguard's helicopter was scrambled from Lee-on-the-Solent
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One of Island's oldest and most popular pubs The Buddle Smugglers Inn set to reopen
ONE OF the oldest and most popular pubs on the Isle of Wight — The Buddle Smugglers Inn in Niton — is set to reopen following an extensive makeover over the winter months. The pub, on St Catherine's Road, which boasts spectacular sea views and
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Grade II thatched cottage with popular holiday home on the market for £895,000
An Isle of Wight picturesque grade II listed thatched cottage – dating back to the 1700s, with a Victorian addition – is up for sale. Situated within walking distance of Freshwater and surrounded by footpaths and bridleways, the four-bedroom Sheepwash
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Former postie-turned-author to share tales of sea adventures
First-time author Derrick Babington will read passages from 'Postie to Pirate' at Medina Bookshop, Cowes on March 7. Mr Babington's book came about when the former postie and eventual sea adventurer was recovering from a life-threatening illness
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My experience of American vs British school systems
This summer, I made a huge move from sunny California to the wet and windy United Kingdom, and I noticed a multitude of differences in the societal norms but most prominently, the way that the school systems are handled by teachers and students alike
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Candidates comment on plans to name a 'people's champion' in East Wight
A plan to create a 'people's champion' for Isle of Wight East, at the next general election, has been welcomed by some candidates and slammed by others. Organisers are calling it a 'progressive alliance' that is trying to defeat the Conservative
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Tactical choice voting group organises meetings Isle of Wight East
A group of politically minded Islanders are to hold Isle of Wight tactical voting meetings, ahead of the next General Election. The date for the national vote has not yet been announced, but it must take place before January 2025. Now, a group
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Popular Island seaside pub to create fish and chip shop area
POPULAR Isle of Wight seafront pub The Millbay in Ventnor will be making a big change to its restaurant area. The family-friendly pub and dining venue on the Esplanade, recently renovated, will be turning the restaurant into a fish and chip shop
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Tell us about an Island woman who inspires you ahead of International Women's Day
FRIDAY, March 8 is one of the most important dates on the global calendar — International Women's Day. International Women's Day celebrates women's achievements — without regard to divisions, whether national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic
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Tributes to woman who ran Freshwater boutique business for 30 years
A keen yachtswoman and Isle of Wight business owner of more than three decades has died aged 88. Tributes are being paid to Heather Kershaw, born Bastiani, who passed away in January. Born in Freshwater in 1936, Heather's ancestors originated
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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. SHANKLIN: Cross Street will shut during utility works, between its junctions with North Road and Palmerston Road, from 9am on Wednesday
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Island 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 19, 2024. Luke Connolly, 27, of Cyprus Road, Newport. Failure to comply with the requirements of a community order.
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Tribute to highly respected Ryde High School teacher Mary Howes
A TEACHER loved and highly respected by her colleagues and friends, Mary Howes (nee Summerfield), has died on February 14, following illness, aged 76. Mary, who taught at the former Ryde High School for 33 years, was born in Hammersmith and came
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Boy, 13, threw punches at victim after taking offence to social media post
A 13-year-old Isle of Wight boy, who left another boy with a bloody nose after taking offence at a "derisory" comment posted about him on social media, has been sentenced. The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared at the Isle
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As sure as eggs is eggs Matt and Cat enjoyed their meal at Betty's Door
WE RECKON every town needs a cafe where you can enjoy a decent cooked egg. SCROLL DOWN FOR MORE PHOTOS With its attractive heritage-style facade, would Betty's Door be that place in East Cowes? From the extensive menu, we chose one
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Island and Wessex League bogged down by pitch inspections FOOTBALL PREVIEW
Isle of Wight and Wessex League football looks likely to be bogged down by weather today (Saturday, March 2), with pitch inspections scheduled and a few postponements already confirmed. In the Wessex League Premier Division, Cowes Sports travel
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The Who singer Roger Daltrey who starred in four Isle of Wight Festivals turns 80
BRITISH rock icon Roger Daltrey has celebrated his 80th birthday, but what memories do you have of the singer performing at past Isle of Wight Festivals? The rock legend, who’s been performing live since 1959, and who delivered hits with The Who
