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Injured boy taken to hospital after incident in Sandown
A young boy has been taken to hospital after an incident in Sandown on the Isle of Wight this afternoon (Sunday). HM Coastguard and paramedics from the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service were called to Sandown earlier today. It's understood they
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All aboard the former Island Line train turned luxury holiday rental
A former Isle of Wight train carriage has reached its next destination: a luxury glamping site in Suffolk. Once seen on tracks on both the Island and London Underground, the 1938 tube carriage has now been converted into a holiday rental. Equipped
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Man accused of hoarding and distributing images of sexual abuse of children
AN ISLE of Wight man accused of hoarding more than 1,000 images - including hundreds showing sexual abuse of children will go before a judge later this year. Karl Kimber, of High Street, Ryde, appeared before Isle of Wight magistrates on Tuesday
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Islander photographs Prince Edward for Duke of Edinburgh's 60th birthday
An Isle of Wight photographer's pictures of Prince Edward have been released, to celebrate His Royal Highness' 60th birthday. Chris Jelf, from Seaview, photographed the Duke of Edinburgh with his dogs at Bagshot Park on March 4. The four new
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'Stay away' warning and council update after landslip in St Lawrence
A landslip in St Lawrence on the Isle of Wight has led to the Isle of Wight Council issuing a 'stay away' warning. As previously reported by the County Press, land below Undercliff Drive, near Ventnor, is believed to have moved overnight on Friday
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Find out when national retailer is closing Island town centre shop
A closure date has been revealed for a national clothing retailer's Isle of Wight town centre shop. Closing down signs appeared on the windows of Mountain Warehouse, on Ryde High Street, in November 2023. It was initially thought the shop would
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Anti-social behaviour and how to report it to the police
Supt Rob Mitchell, area commander for the Isle of Wight: Despite the recent heavy rainfall there is definitely a feeling that spring is on the way. Of course for policing lighter evenings coincide with an increase in reports of crime and anti-social
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A look at the Island's Victorian history of violence and crime
The Isle of Wight has always had its fair share of crime. Mrs Thatcher famously wanted “a return to Victorian values” - but then she’d never looked at the County Press Victorian archives. Island life then was full of petty crime, drunkenness
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"Keep doing more with less" budget message doesn't help schools
Peter Shreeve, assistant district secretary of the Isle of Wight branch of the National Education Union: With regards to the Spring Budget and Jeremy Hunt’s speech as Chancellor of the Exchequer, again nothing has been done to alleviate the crisis
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Prime spots for red squirrel sightings this Easter
If you're looking to spot red squirrels this Easter, there are some great places on the Isle of Wight to choose from. The Island's abundant natural food sources draw the tree-dwelling creatures out onto the branches after winter each year, as they
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Delays to opening of hospital's new children's emergency department
The opening of the Isle of Wight hospital's new look children's emergency department has suffered a setback after 'unexpected issues' were found. The unit was due to open a few weeks ago, but a decision was made to delay. Two problems were
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Find out what's planned for arts cafe as owners eye expansion
An Isle of Wight arts cafe is to close as it prepares for a refurbishment and expansion. Monkton Arts, on East Street, Ryde has unveiled plans to take over the former Bert's Motorcycles unit across the road. The bike repair and service business
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Precocious talent appointed as Island brass band's first composer-in-residence
An Isle of Wight brass band has formed an exciting partnership with a talented young composer and musician. Abbey Brass has appointed former Ryde School pupil Mary Lillington as its first composer-in-residence. The two-year post offers Mary
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A revolutionary way of mobilising children
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has demanded more police action to mitigate for how “mob rule is replacing democratic rule". Now, I'm no political terminologist, but surely the mob can only rule if their demands are actually met? In 2022, laws around
