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Police attend crash in Apse Heath

EMERGENCY services have been called to a road traffic collision at an Isle of Wight roundabout. The accident happened at the Apse Heath roundabout near Lake at around 8pm tonight (Monday). Police have attended. Expect traffic delays.

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Island football mourns loss of legendary East Cowes Vics manager Graham Daish

A LEGEND in the history of East Cowes Vics FC and a man regarded as a real gentleman in Isle of Wight football circles, has died. The club's former manager, Graham Daish, had built a side feared throughout Hampshire in the 1980s. Vics won back-to-back

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Find out why Southern Vectis will get near £5m payout from council

The Isle of Wight Council is to hand Isle of Wight bus operator Southern Vectis more money than last year, to offset those eligible for concessionary travel. Southern Vectis says it is transporting about the same number of paying passengers as

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Arrest made and shop door damaged in attempted burglary

A 35-year-old has been arrested following an attempted burglary at a shop in Shanklin on the Isle of Wight. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said it was called to Shanklin News on Regent Street at 11.06am on Sunday, March 17.  Police

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Here's which Newport nursery just won another 'Good' Ofsted

An Isle of Wight nursery has maintained its 'Good' Ofsted rating for a 15th year. The education watchdog visited The Island Day Nursery, in Newport, in February and saw the "happy and safe environment" management and staff create for children,

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Red Funnel issues update on Red Jet after major disruption

Disruption on Red Funnel's Red Jet service is to continue until at least Friday (22), the Isle of Wight ferry firm has said. A replacement vessel, Blue Funnel, is running in its place but journeys are taking up to 50 minutes, as opposed to the

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Here's the latest food hygiene scores on the Island

The scores are in — the latest batch of food hygiene ratings for Isle of Wight restaurants, cafes, takeaways and businesses have been revealed. Environmental health officers from the Isle of Wight Council have been busy in the last couple of months

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Isle of Wight residents encouraged to support those quitting smoking

Isle of Wight communities are being urged to support smokers in their quest to quit. Over 1,000 Island residents are annually hospitalised due to smoking, and a recent national No Smoking Day annual event promoted quitting attempts and provided

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Cowes man, 62, caught drink driving and without insurance in Alfa Romeo

AN ISLE of Wight man caught drink driving an Alfa Romeo on the mainland has been banned from the road. The case of Alan Knowles, of Cockleton Lane, Cowes, was heard before Hereford magistrates on Monday, March 11. The 62-year-old admitted drink

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Council pledges to tackle rising levels of childhood obesity

The Isle of Wight’s public health director has announced a crackdown on children’s obesity and dubbed it "one of the most significant public health challenges we have as a society." New figures have revealed that nearly one in four children in

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Crash closes main road as power cable blocks carriageway

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Burnt cooking prompts firefighter response to Freshwater

Burnt cooking prompted a call-out for firefighters to Freshwater on the Isle of Wight this morning (Monday). Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service said it was alerted to reports of a property fire at an address on Brookside Road,

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Cyclist injured during crash in Cowes

A CYCLIST was injured following a crash in Cowes on the Isle of Wight this morning (Monday). At around 9.30am, police were called to the scene at the junction of Place Road and Three Gates Road. They were responding to a report of a collision

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Fresh court order for prolific Island shoplifter

Habitual Isle of Wight shoplifter Warren Russell has been handed a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO). The 40-year-old, of no fixed abode, has convictions for numerous theft and shoplifting incidents. On Thursday, March 14, Isle of Wight

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Failing to identify driver costs Sandown man more than £1,000

A SANDOWN man will end up out of pocket by more than £1,000 after not responding to court over a motoring offence. Jack Muir, of The Fairway, failed to give information relating to the identification of the driver of a vehicle when required by

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Showcasing more success at this year's Music, Dance and Drama Festival PHOTOS

The County Press has been showcasing your achievements at the Isle of Wight Music, Dance and Drama Festival (IWMDDF) 2024. Here are some of this year’s success stories, and see below to find out how to share your photos! Sofia Powder was 'super

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Red Jet staff handled angry passengers and difficult situation admirably

Carol Barry, Chichester: I was inconvenienced on Saturday (March  16) by the cancellation of the 13:15 Red Jet service to Southampton. The Red Jet staff member was very apologetic and advised me to take the 13:30 car ferry. This was not