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Wall collapses at Ryde High Street charity shop
A wall has collapsed at an Isle of Wight charity shop premises - and the fire service is at the scene. A fire crew is at the Red Cross shop on High Street, Ryde, tonight, after being called just after 6pm. An eye-witness told the County Press
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Appeal after staffie crossbreed unclaimed for several days
A lost dog picked up by the Isle of Wight Council dog service has remained unclaimed for several days. Now, the council has appealed to anyone with information to come forward. The brown Staffie crossbreed was picked up on Thursday, February
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Is it back to the drawing board for Ryde Arena?
Major plans to transform the Isle of Wight's disused ice rink appear to have frozen. Last year, Isle of Wight Distillery unveiled plans to take over the former Planet Ice building on Ryde Esplanade, turning it into a landmark visitor attraction
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Ryde Superbowl bids goodbye to historic Pavilion signage
New signs will be added to an Isle of Wight seaside bowling alley — but it has led to fears it would "remove" the historic identity of the building. The Pavilion on Ryde Esplanade has been a bowling alley for more than 30 years and in recent years
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Happy 200th birthday — what's your favourite Cadbury chocolate product?
"THERE'S a glass and a half in everyone!" — the most famous chocolate slogan in Britain, possibly the world — and today (Monday) chocolate lovers will celebrate the 200th birthday of Cadbury. From the Creme Egg, the Picnic and the Wispa, to the
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White-tailed eagle project update after major milestone last year WATCH HERE
An update from Forestry England on its white-tailed eagle project on the Isle of Wight, in partnership with the Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation, has been released on YouTube. Read more: Grey seal spits water at sea eagle on Isle of Wight in unprecedented
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Island's Music, Dance and Drama Festival underway for 2024 - share your photos!
The Isle of Wight Music, Dance and Drama Festival (IWMDDF) 2024 is now underway, featuring three weeks of music, dance, speech and drama classes. This is the 94th festival, with the event being held every year since 1924 – except for the war years
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RNLI anniversary: 200 Island schoolchildren line pier in tribute VIDEO/PHOTOS
To mark 200 years of the RNLI, 200 school pupils from the Isle of Wight have lined a lifeboat pier in tribute. Students from two Island schools - Ryde School and Bembridge CE Primary School - showed their appreciation to the life-saving charity
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Man caught urinating in car footwell refused alcohol test after almost crashing
An Isle of Wight man “deliberately refused” a roadside alcohol test after almost crashing into a wall and being caught by police urinating into his car’s footwell. Marcus Webb of Carlton Road, Ryde, attended the Isle of Wight Magistrates’ Court
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Will these latest plans for Bonchurch's East Dene get the go ahead?
New plans for an historic Grade II* Isle of Wight building have been submitted — this time to restore the grand property that was once home to a poet. Robert Camping, from Wonder House Group and Joseph Allnatt Centres, wants to make East Dene,
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Suspected drink driver charged after crash destroys cemetery wall
An Isle of Wight man has been charged with drink driving after a crash destroyed a cemetery wall. As the County Press reported, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary was called to the junction of Newport Road and Mill Hill Road at 2.20am on
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Michael McIntyre forced to cancel Mayflower show after undergoing operation
British comedian Michael McIntyre has been forced to cancel his Southampton show scheduled for Monday (March 4) after undergoing an operation. McIntyre is currently on his Macnificent 2023/24 World Tour which has already seen him play dates in
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Incident prompts air ambulance response and suspends car ferry
An air ambulance has landed near an Isle of Wight ferry terminal following an incident. Red Funnel car ferry services are currently suspended. The Kent, Surrey and Sussex helicopter has been seen over East Cowes. The air ambulance has landed
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Roll up! Roll up! Ventnor Fringe unveils first acts for 2024
A circus is among the first shows revealed for Ventnor Fringe 2024. Revel Puck Circus's The Nose Dive Assembly promises high-wire walkers, a wheel of death and teeterboards. Comedian Ahir Shah, who won the Sky Edinburgh Comedy Award, hosts
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Landslides on popular Island beach as steps worsen
Cliff falls have seen tonnes of land come crashing down onto a popular Isle of Wight beach. Islander Pete Gray was out walking on Saturday, March 2 when he noticed the landslips. They have occurred at Brambles Chine, Colwell Bay.
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Traditional RORC Easter Challenge back on The Solent getting crews fit for new season
THE traditional Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) Easter Challenge returns to The Solent over this forthcoming Easter bank holiday weekend. Three days of racing begins on Friday, March 29. Organised by the RORC for more than 20 years, the event
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Seafront promenade closes for cliff fall safety works
A popular Isle of Wight seafront promenade will be closed from Monday, March 4 for essential improvements amid concerns for safety. Last month, the IW Council advised that work along the revetment between Sandown and Shanklin would involve clearing
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Here's why the floating bridge is grounded for at least a week
The Isle of Wight's floating bridge is out of service for at least a week, from today (March 4). The vessel, which has been plagued with issues for a number of years, is once again grounded - this time for its annual refit. The latest works
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Tribute to man who championed mental health support as county NFU chairman
FORMER National Farming Union (NFU) county chairman, Christopher Patrick (Paddy) Hodgson, has died at St Mary's Hospital in Newport on February 17, aged 86. The London-born farmer, moved to the Island when aged 14. After nurturing a love for
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Three-year road ban for 'staggering' Freshwater driver who refused alcohol test
A Freshwater man has been banned from driving for three years for refusing to provide a breath sample after being spotted staggering back to his vehicle in Newport. Benjamin Mercer, of Colwell Lane, attended the Isle of Wight Magistrates’ Court
