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Here's how the Island's Wessex football teams fared tonight
East Cowes boosted their chances of bagging a play-off spot with a gritty win against 11th place Fawley in tonight's Wessex league games. Vics welcomed their opponents to Beatrice Avenue sitting in fifth position in Division One. They were
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Here's why police, firefighters and immigration visited this town
A multi-agency operation saw addresses in Ryde on the Isle of Wight visited by police, firefighters, immigration and the council on Monday, March 18. It formed part of efforts to safeguard individuals working in the care sector. Hampshire and
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Teen, 18, charged with Stanley knife offence after incident
A teenager has been charged with possession of a Stanley knife in a public place following an incident in Newport on the Isle of Wight. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary was called to Angelica Grove, Bluebell Meadows, Newport at 2.36pm this
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Major decision on eyesore land in Newport that's been empty for a decade
The Isle of Wight Council is preparing to buy disused land on Pyle Street in Newport, more than decade after property there was torn down to make way for a development that never happened. A decision is being finalised on the future of the space
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Free water butt scheme extends to West Wight towns and villages
Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely is urging West Wight residents to participate in a free slow-drain water butt scheme for environmental preservation and reducing storm overflows. Mr Seely is distributing letters to homes in Freshwater, Totland, and Yarmouth
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Spring Memorial Concert by Medina Marching Band to honour beloved band chair
Medina Marching Band is to hold a Spring Memorial Concert in remembrance of late chair Kevin Hayward. It will take place on March 22 at Christ the King College, starting at 7.30pm. Tickets are £10, available to buy from medinamarchingband.org.uk
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Road ban for Island Porsche driver caught speeding on the mainland
AN ISLE of Wight Porsche driver caught speeding on the mainland has been banned from the road. The case of Michelle Moore, of Main Road, Brighstone, was heard before Guildford magistrates on Wednesday, March 6. The 44-year-old was charged with
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Red Jet vessel for sale amid ongoing Red Funnel disruption
One of Red Funnel's foot passenger vessels — Red Jet 4 — is up for sale, the County Press can reveal, amid ongoing concerns over the reliability of the Isle of Wight ferry firm. The company has told the County Press it has only 'partially renewed
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Pensioner, 88, accused of dangerous driving dies days before court case
A PENSIONER accused of causing serious injury by dangerous driving on Shanklin Esplanade has died just days before he was due to face court, Isle of Wight magistrates were told today (Tuesday). John Mather, of Love Lane, King’s Langley, Hertfordshire
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Delay for Island's new special free school
The launch of a new special free school on the Isle of Wight has been delayed indefinitely as there is a struggle to find someone to run it. More than a year ago, parents, carers and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND
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Nursery slips down an Ofsted rating
An Isle of Wight nursery has slipped in its Ofsted rating to 'Requires Improvement' but inspectors said children have fun. Brighstone Pre-School, based at the village's primary school on New Road, was visited by the education watchdog in February
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Shanklin holiday park motorhome blaze being treated as suspicious say police
A FIRE which broke out at an Isle of Wight holiday park in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday) is being treated as suspicious, police have confirmed. At around 4am, emergency service teams, including police and firefighters, were called to
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Death notices and funeral announcements in the Isle of Wight County Press
The Isle of Wight County Press published 31 death notices last week. Every week, the County Press publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have died. As well as appearing in print, our death notice
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Motorhome destroyed in early morning holiday park fire
ISLE of Wight firefighters tackled a fire at a Shanklin holiday park in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday) - a considerable blaze which destroyed a motorhome. UPDATE: The fire is being treated as suspicious, police have confirmed.
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Tuesday night Wessex League football
Isle of Wight football tonight (Tuesday) and there is midweek Wessex League action. Cowes Sports travel to Laverstock & Ford, near Salisbury in Wiltshire. Kick off is at 7.45pm. Also at 7.45pm, East Cowes Vics host Fawley at Beatrice Avenue
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Can Ventnor end season on high in final games after yet another loss?
VENTNOR'S disappointing season continued as the home side once again let victory slip from their grasp. VENTNOR 26, ALDERSHOT & FLEET 37 Struggles with team consistency and the execution of key skills on the field were again the Islanders'
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Hard work and dedication pays off for young gymnasts
Gymnasts from Isle of Wight group Legacy Elite celebrated some successes in the Hampshire County Grades. It was the first competition of the year for 2024 and the girls did amazingly well, said coach Shannon Betts. She said: "So much hard work
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Lengthy road ban for drink driver who crashed car while almost four times limit
An Isle of Wight drink-driver who 'rammed into two cars' while nearly four times over the legal limit for alcohol has been banned from the road. Natasha Cavanagh, of St Andrews Street, Cowes, appeared before Isle of Wight magistrates on Tuesday
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My trip to the Isle of Wight was let down by Portsmouth
John Vaughan, Exeter: As a devotee of the Isle of Wight I would like to comment on my recent visitor experience, with a view to improvements which would benefit the Island's tourism. I am sure the Island wishes to promote the use of public
