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Newport beat plucky Vectis to advance in IW Gold Cup
NEWPORT survived an early scare to put Vectis to the sword and advance to the next stage of the Isle of Wight Gold Cup. Newport welcomed fellow Island side Vectis to Beatrice Avenue, and it was the visitors who started the brightest. Vectis
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Royal Navy bomb experts called to Newport address
THE Royal Navy bomb disposal team has been called to an incident on the Isle of Wight this evening (Thursday). Bomb disposal experts are in attendance on Prospect Road in Newport. Read more: Police update as man detained after bomb disposal
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Closure date confirmed for Island Body Shop branch
A CLOSURE date has been confirmed for the Isle of Wight's Body Shop branch. The store, on Newport High Street, is among 75 branches set to close as part of heavy restructuring aimed at preserving the brand. Last month, the Body Shop revealed
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Community council frustrated over loss of free hour parking
The loss of a free hour's parking in some car parks in the Isle of Wight's county town will be "detrimental" to its businesses, councillors say. Newport and Carisbrooke Community Council are calling for 'parking equality' for Newport as it "bears
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Fundraiser launched to help Island man with life-changing injuries go home
A FUNDRAISER has been launched for an Isle of Wight man who sustained a traumatic brain injury during a freak accident in his own home. On January 29 of last year, Craig Teasdale’s life changed. The 42-year-old fell down a set of stairs at
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‘Easily led’ Ryde man stole alcohol in burglary raid at Island attraction
A Ryde man has been sentenced after stealing almost £150 worth of alcohol in a burglary at Ryde Superbowl. Dominic Crumby, of Daniel Street, attended the Isle of Wight Magistrates’ Court for sentencing on Friday, February 23. Lauren Stone,
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Van driver charged with drink driving amid alleged collision in Island town
A VAN driver was arrested and charged on suspicion of drink driving following reports a Transit van collided with a parked Mercedes car and a bollard in an Isle of Wight town. Police were called to an incident on Market Hill, Cowes, on the evening
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Island-born radio presenter leaving Wave 105 amid rebrand
A huge name in commercial radio on the Isle of Wight is to leave his role at Wave 105, as it turns into Greatest Hits Radio South Coast. Andy Shier, who has worked at the station since 2008, will step down as Regional Content Director for Bauer
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Book now for free Easter activity spaces for kids on the Island
CHILDREN and young people across the Isle of Wight will be able to enjoy a variety of free activities during the Easter holidays. Organisations across the Island are coming together to offer activities for five to 16-year-olds as part of the Holiday
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Here's how the Island is celebrating World Book Day 2024 in PHOTOS
From Harry Potter to Willy Wonka — children from across the Isle of Wight have been dressing up to mark World Book Day 2024. The aim of the day is to promote reading for pleasure, offering every child and young person the opportunity to have a
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Find out why there is more disappointment for Ventnor
A WALKWAY at a popular Isle of Wight seafront due to reopen tomorrow (Friday) has been met with delays. It is more bad news for Ventnor. The new seafront walkway to improve Rene Howe Walk (the Cascades), was due to open tomorrow, but now will
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Five arrests over shoplifting at Island Co-op store
Of five people arrested, following a report of shoplifting at a Co-op in Rookley, one person has been charged and one was released with no further action. Hampshire and IW Constabulary was called to the shop on Main Road, on Tuesday, March 5, at
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More trapped teenagers rescued after second shout to same area in three days
Three days after two teenagers were rescued at Thorness on the Isle of Wight, Cowes RNLI were tasked to the same stretch of shoreline to another two teenagers in need of help. The two boys were caught at the bottom of the cliff by the tide at around
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Unbeaten Ryde C clinch Isle of Wight Table Tennis title in style
RYDE C clinched the Division 1 title of the Isle of Wight Table Tennis League in style and with a game to spare. In the penultimate week of Division 1 fixtures, Ryde C were confirmed champions after their 10-0 victory over club-mates, Ryde Goshawks
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Serial shop thief who 'welcomes custody' strikes again and gets jailed
A serial Isle of Wight shop thief, who ‘welcomes custody’ and breached his seven-day-old suspended sentence to steal steak to sell for booze, has been jailed. Jason Blake, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to theft from a shop and using threatening
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Scintillating Hurricanes blow toothless Pumas away at 'Fortress Fairway'
PERFECT weather conditions set the stage for the Hurricanes to take another big step towards the Counties 2 Hampshire title at 'Fortress Fairway' on Saturday. HURRICANES 55, LOCKSHEATH PUMAS 3 The Hurries predictably took the lead, with Michael
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Entries welcome for 2024 Cowes Classics Week regatta
ENTRIES for this year's Cowes Classics Week regatta is now open. The 2024 regatta, organised by The Royal London Yacht Club, is scheduled to take place from Saturday, July 6 to Friday, July 12, with racing from the Monday onwards. The notice
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Island football sides Newport and Vectis clash in Gold Cup tonight
ISLE of Wight Wessex League side Newport return to football action tonight (Thursday) – competing in the IW Gold Cup. They are set to welcome fellow Island side Vectis to Beatrice Avenue. Kick off is at 7.45pm. Newport FC Supporters Trust
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Island Line to close TOMORROW for maintenance work for five days
ISLE of Wight rail network Island Line is to close for maintenance work over a five-day period starting tomorrow (Friday). The Island's railway line will be closed in its entirety, from Ryde Pier Head to Shanklin, with rail replacement shuttle
