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Traffic delays likely with Lake Hill closing for works next week
A MAJOR Isle of Wight road is set to close for highway improvement works next week. Sections of Lake Hill, and Broadway, Sandown, are both due to be upgraded this month. This work was previously scheduled for last month, but postponed.
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Fraudster sentenced after using bank cards stolen from church and football club
A serial Isle of Wight fraudster has escaped an immediate prison sentence for using bank cards belonging to a choir member and a football player. Kevin Greenwood of West Street, Ryde, attended the Isle of Wight Magistrates’ Court on Friday, March
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Island mum caught twice over the drink-drive limit with daughter in car
An Isle of Wight woman, caught by police driving with her daughter in the car while twice over the drink-drive limit, has been disqualified from the roads. Lynsey Lee, of Creek Gardens, Wootton, attended the Isle of Wight Magistrates’ Court on
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Drug smugglers who transported £2m of cocaine while moored off Isle of Wight jailed
A CORRUPT cruise worker transported more than £2m worth of cocaine on his boat, and lowered it overboard to accomplices while moored off the Isle of Wight. Serbian Milos Bigovic, 22, hid 28kg of cocaine aboard the Marella Discovery 2, but was caught
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Daytime disco hits as Island nightclub welcomes new clubbing experience
A popular Isle of Wight nightclub will host a new event and bring the dancefloor to the daytime, offering a clubbing experience in the afternoon. Sunday Skool at Fever & Boutique in Newport will offer a new clubbing experience for people who miss
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'Disappointment' as candidate withdraws from East Wight Primary event
The Liberal Democrat candidate for Isle of Wight East, Michael Lilley, will no longer be taking part in the East Wight Primary events. In a statement, the Isle of Wight Liberal Democrats said the party was bound by rules on campaigning and after
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Former Prime Minister Theresa May to step down as MP after 27 years - see why
Former Prime Minister Theresa May will step down as an MP at the next general election after 27 years in Parliament. The 67-year-old was the leader of the Conservative Party from 2016 to 2019 and previously served as Home Secretary from 2010 to
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Motorcyclist injured following main road crash near East Cowes
A MOTORCYCLIST was injured during a main road crash near East Cowes this afternoon (Friday). Isle of Wight police were called to the scene on Mount Road at around 1.30pm. They had received reports of a minor-injury collision involving a motorbike
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Heavy traffic delays over suspected crash near East Cowes
ISLE of Wight motorists heading to and from East Cowes are experiencing heavy traffic delays this afternoon (Friday) - over a suspected crash. UPDATE: A motorcyclist suffered injuries, police have confirmed. Motorcyclist injured following
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Man arrested on suspicion of drugs offences after car flipped onto its roof
AN ISLE of Wight man was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst under the influence of drugs after a BMW car ended up on its roof in Sandown. Police were called at 10.33pm on Wednesday to a report of a single-vehicle road traffic collision on
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Month-long travel disruption after 'underwater object' damages car ferry
An Isle of Wight ferry route will face a month of disruption after an "underwater object" damaged a vehicle ferry. Wightlink has announced it will be operating a revised timetable for up to four weeks following damage to one of the propellers on
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Police update as man detained after bomb disposal search Island homes
A man has been detained following an emergency response to 'suspected explosive material' at a property on the Isle of Wight yesterday (Thursday, March 7). Police arrived at an address on Mary Rose Avenue in Wootton shortly after 1pm yesterday,
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Ice cream street trader hopeful hit with 20 objections
Nearly 20 objections have been made against a street trader looking to operate on a popular Isle of Wight seafront. Carly Sykes, of The Salty Siren, is looking to open a concession along Princes Esplanade in Gurnard, selling ice cream, lollies,
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Council plan to increase special needs provision for Island children
A former Isle of Wight school building could be brought back into use as part of a plan to increase school places for children with special educational needs. The Isle of Wight Council has announced ambitious plans, including enlarging St George's
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Bundles of joy in County Press picture special of babies born in 2023
We are offering readers bundles of joy today! The Isle of Wight County Press has printed an eight-page picture special featuring babies born in 2023. It is the perfect keepsake for all proud parents, grandparents and wider family members.
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Island Line to close for maintenance work for five days starting TODAY
ISLE of Wight rail network Island Line is to close for maintenance work over a five-day period starting today (Friday). The Island's railway line will be closed in its entirety, from Ryde Pier Head to Shanklin, with rail replacement shuttle buses
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Who will claim the big prizes at the 2023 Isle of Wight Sports Achievement Awards?
THE countdown is on for one of the biggest and most important awards ceremonies on the Island calendar — the 2023 Isle of Wight Sports Achievement Awards. The gala event, organised by the Isle of Wight Sports Foundation, will be held at Newport's
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Panthers roar at National Championships as young kickboxers earn podium glory
MEMBERS of the Isle of Wight Panther Kickboxing club shone at the WAKO Team GB National Championships in Nottingham. The kickboxers who travelled to the competition and weighed in the night before the competition, which reflected the importance
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'Money can't buy' racing car prize is star lot at school auction
A sell-out gala is being held tomorrow (Saturday), to raise funds for the students, young people and young adults of St Catherine's speech and language school in Ventnor - and a 'money can't buy' racing car experience is the star prize at an auction
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Daish's puts three hotels on the market but not 'flagship' Shanklin one
DAISH’S Holidays has no plans to sell its ‘flagship’ Isle of Wight hotel. The statement comes after the business put three of its other hotels on the market, which Islanders have long enjoyed coach trips to. Property agents Savills has been
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Drink driver banned after near bus collision with no headlights in early hours
An Isle of Wight drink driver, who almost collided with a bus and drove past police without headlights on in the early hours, has been disqualified from driving. Gemma Hodson, of East Cowes, attended the Isle of Wight Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday
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Downer on a roll after winning Bill's Barrell race weekend in Bembridge
THE Bill’s Barrel race weekend could not have ended in more thrilling fashion at Bembridge, as Mark Downer and Raymond Simonds finished on equal points. Traditional British weather welcomed the 15 illustrious Illusionists seeking racing glory on
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Inspirational women of the Island - as nominated by you!
To mark International Women's Day today, March 8, we asked you to nominate women on the Isle of Wight who inspire you. Scroll through our gallery of inspiring women above! We had a flurry of emails about the incredible Cassidy Ley, who is terminally
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Town council's call to action for community garden project
Ryde Town Council is launching a community garden project, aimed at offering residents an escape to engage with nature. This green initiative, undertaken in alliance with Riboleau Studios and Aspire Ryde, aspires to be more than just a garden.
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Seasoned Island bodybuilder wins medal in Essex bench press championship
AN AMBITIOUS Isle of Wight bodybuilder came home with a medal at the weekend – after competing in a fiercely competitive bench press competition. On Saturday, March 2, the Island’s very own Ferenc ‘Frank’ Schlepp secured bronze at the British Classic
