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“What the heck service is this?” MP candidate among hundreds stranded by Red Funnel
Isle of Wight ferry service Red Funnel has been called into question by an IW East MP candidate amid ‘frustration’ and ‘fraying tempers’ due to today's cancellations (Saturday, March 16). LIVE BLOG: Isle of Wight ferry LATEST as Red Funnel confirms
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Red Jet suspended until at least TUESDAY after all vessels break down
Red Funnel has confirmed that its Isle of Wight to Southampton Red Jet passenger ferry service will remain suspended until at least Tuesday (March 19). The cross-Solent travel operator announced that after an 'unexpected technical issue was encountered
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Isle of Wight ferry LATEST as Red Funnel confirms cancellations
6:39pm Bob Seely has revealed what the future of Red Funnel might look like. Read more: Potential 'change of ownership
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War hero Alec says it will be "great honour" to be in Normandy for D-Day 80 launch
AN ARCTIC Convoy and D-Day veteran from the Isle of Wight has been invited as a VIP guest for the official launch of 'D-Day 80' — the country's 80th anniversary commemorations in London and Normandy next month. The term 'hero' is one bandied about
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Convicted Island paedophile back in court after breaching order
A convicted Isle of Wight paedophile has been back in court and will be sentenced next month after failing to register a laptop. Paul Norman, The Rogers, Shanklin, pleaded guilty to breaching a sexual harm prevention order at the Isle of Wight
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Tesco unable to deliver groceries due to 'technical issues' as well as Sainsbury's
Tesco has become the second UK supermarket today (March 16) unable to deliver some customers' online grocery orders due to "technical issues". A spokesperson said: "We are working to fix a technical issue which has meant we have had to cancel some
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Busy Sandown road closed after collision involving car and pedestrian
A crash involving a car and a pedestrian has closed a busy road in Sandown today (Saturday, March 16). See latest update below The collision happened earlier this afternoon on Station Avenue, a one-way street off Broadway, near the junction
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Angry customers after Red Jet 6 and 7 issues sees service suspended
Red Funnel has confirmed its Isle of Wight to Southampton Red Jet service has been suspended (Saturday, March 16). Scroll down for the latest update The cross-Solent operator's hi-speed passenger service had been running a revised timetable
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Police investigation after burglars target Island seafront attraction
An investigation has been launched after a popular Isle of Wight seafront attraction was allegedly targeted by burglars overnight this week. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary were called at 12.20am on Thursday (March 14) to reports of a
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Sainsbury’s ‘technical issues’ affecting online grocery deliveries for customers
Has your Sainsbury's delivery not arrived? Customers may have noticed problems with online orders today (March 16). Read more: Tesco unable to deliver groceries due to 'technical issues' as well as Sainsbury's The supermarket has said this
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Woman avoids prison sentence after "incredibly high" drink-drive reading
An Isle of Wight woman, caught at the wheel almost four-and-a-half times over the drink-drive limit, has avoided an immediate prison sentence. Beata Mazurek, of Rooke Street, Newport, previously pleaded guilty to drink driving and attended the
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Road closures around the Island for the week ahead
WHEN you are out and about around the Isle of Wight this coming week, be sure to know which roadworks to avoid. BROOK: Brighstone Road will be closed during utility works, between its junctions with Ridget Lane and Brighstone Footpath 46, from
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Is Budget tax cut all it is made out to be? Our columnist takes a look
It’s unlikely that you could have browsed the internet, watched the news or walked past a newspaper stand last week without hearing the exciting news: we are getting a tax cut. From next month, the rate of National Insurance will be cut to eight
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Isle of Wight football action for week from March 16
Isle of Wight football teams are in action over the next few days. In the Wessex League, at Westwood Park in the Premier Division, Cowes Sports host Andover New Street, today (Saturday, March 16). The Islanders are sitting comfortably in eighth
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More winners showcased from the Island's Music, Dance and Drama Festival 2024
The County Press is showcasing yet more winners from this year’s Isle of Wight Music, Dance and Drama Festival (IWMDDF). See some of the winners below and find out how to send us your IWMDDF photos! In its 94th year, IWMDDF provides an opportunity
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Island court round up of crimes and sentencings
HERE is a round-up of some of the cases heard at the Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court, for the week commencing March 4, 2024. Jason Blake, 37, of Cornwall Road, Ventnor. Public order offence, theft. Surcharge £154, 13-week prison term.
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Expect diversions during Medina Way works on SUNDAY
NEWPORT'S Medina Way dual carriageway will be closed on sections tomorrow (Sunday), to allow for work on the key Isle of Wight road. Contractor, Island Roads, will be undertaking verge maintenance and grass cutting works, over one shift sometime
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IW Chamber Business Awards 2024 nominations revealed
The nominations have been announced for the 2024 IW Chamber Business Awards. Sponsored by Wightfibre, the awards ceremony is set to be held at Cowes Yacht Haven on Friday, May 10. The event will be hosted by double Olympic gold medal winning
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Island drink-driver crashed Wightfibre work van and fled
An Isle of Wight drink driver who crashed his company’s Transit van and fled the scene – after driving to avoid a parking ticket – has been disqualified. Shawn David Cooke, of Mayfield Drive, Newport, previously pleaded guilty to drink driving
