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Island firefighters called to major Southampton fire
Isle of Wight firefighters are among those called to a major fire in Southampton this afternoon (Wednesday). Eighteen fire engines were called to the scene of the blaze in the St Mary's industrial estate, near St Mary’s Stadium. The fire involved
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Decision made on 'gap-shrinking' development between Cowes, Northwood and Gurnard
An 11-acre green open space on the Isle of Wight has been approved, along with the potential for more than a hundred houses. Concerns were raised about the loss of space between Cowes, Gurnard and Northwood, as a result of planned development behind
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Southampton football game postponed over major fire
ISLE of Wight Southampton Football Club fans will be disappointed to learn their club's game against Preston has been postponed. UPDATE: Isle of Wight firefighters are among those called to the scene. Isle of Wight firefighters called
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Residents from across the South Wight unite over Leeson Road closure issues
"Neglected" residents of Leeson Road, businesses in Ventnor and wider traffic issues affecting other towns and villages since the Bonchurch landslide are all issues being tackled by a new community group. A new residents' group is to be formed
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Early winners at Isle of Wight Music, Dance and Drama Festival 2024 PHOTOS
The Isle of Wight Music, Dance and Drama Festival (IWMDDF) 2024 got underway on Sunday (March 3), and Ellen Weeks' students are off to a great start. This is the 94th festival, with the event held every year since 1924 – except for the war years
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Family-run Island pub reopens after refurbishment PHOTOS
A family-run Isle of Wight pub has reopened after an extensive refurbishment. Believed to be the oldest pub in Wootton, The Woodmans Arms has been shut for the past eight weeks. It was to allow for works to rebuild the building's rotting timber
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Island woman trespassed and stole cash from bedroom
AN ISLE of Wight woman who trespassed and stole cash from a bedroom on mainland has been sentenced for burglary without violence. The case of Kimberly Walters, of Hope Road, Shanklin, was heard before Kirklees magistrates on Tuesday, February 20
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Distribution company's Whippingham warehouse plans decided
The second phase of new warehouse plans has been unanimously approved by the Isle of Wight Council. Isle of Wight Distribution is to expand at Whippingham Technology Park, on the main road into East Cowes. Following a surge in business, planning
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Decision on Shalfleet houses plan despite 'bonkers' school path problem
Aspects of a major housing development in a rural Isle of Wight village has been called 'bonkers', but was given the go-ahead last night (Tuesday). Isle of Wight Cllr Matt Price said it was "absolutely crazy" to consider the application for Shalfleet
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Here's why thick black smoke can be seen from the Island
Thick black plumes from a major blaze in Southampton can be seen from as far as the Isle of Wight. UPDATE: Southampton's Championship fixture against Preston has been postponed. Southampton football game postponed over major fire
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National Insurance rate cut for 27 million workers from next month
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced another 2p cut to National Insurance contributions, following a similar move at last year’s autumn statement. He told MPs in his Budget that the rate of national insurance for workers earning between £12,570
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Dementia mental health ward impact on Islanders revealed
Fewer people with mental health issues and dementia are being sent off the Isle of Wight, after changes at St Mary's Hospital. Specialist ward, Shackleton, closed five years ago, over care and staffing concerns. Since then Island patients with
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New dedicated coroners' court aims to tackle Island's inquest backlog
The Isle of Wight could be about to get a new coroners' court to tackle the growing backlog of inquests on the Island. The Isle of Wight Council has set aside more than £80,000 to redevelop the first floor of its offices at Seaclose, Newport.
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Over 100k job opportunities on offer in England and Wales on new jobs24 platform
Over 100,000 job opportunities are on offer in England and Wales on a new national recruitment website. jobs24 has brought 12 regional job sites under one platform in order to give job seekers access to a wider range of roles across hundreds of
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Island parents hit with court fines for failing to send children to school
Four Isle of Wight parents have been slapped with hefty court fees, after failing to send their children to school. Each case was heard before Portsmouth magistrates, between January 30 and February 19. A 37-year-old woman from Newport was
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Temporary home for town foodbank after church has it taken away
After an Isle of Wight church was told it could no longer be the base of Newport's foodbank, a temporary home has been secured. For the past 12 years, the Church on the Roundabout, Coppins Bridge, has operated as one of the Isle of Wight Foodbank's
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Man stole alcohol from B&M twice on the same day
AN ISLE of Wight man stole expensive bottles of alcohol during two visits to B&M on the same day. Harry White, currently in HMP Isle of Wight, appeared before Isle of Wight magistrates on Friday, March 1. The 23-year-old admitted two counts
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Elite rugby referee from the Island set to make biggest step up yet in Roman arena
A SENIOR international and Premiership rugby union referee from the Isle of Wight, Adam Leal, will be making his Six Nations Championship debut as an official in the forthcoming match between Italy and Scotland. Island-born Adam, who hails from
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Find out which Island business is among 'best in the region'
An award-winning Isle of Wight company is among the best food producers across Hampshire and the Island, according to a new guide. Isle of Wight Tomatoes features in the Hampshire Fare Local Produce Guide 2024. Known for their award-winning
