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Isle of Wight Sports Achievement Awards winners revealed
The winners of the Isle of Wight Sports Achievement Awards 2023 have been revealed tonight (Thursday), at Medina Theatre in Newport. Nominees gathered for a ceremony presented by journalists Romilly Weeks and the County Press's co-editor, Lucy
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DWP owes compensation to thousands affected by pension error, ombudsman rules
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) failed to adequately communicate changes to women’s state pension age and women affected are owed compensation, the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) has said. Its investigation found that
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Further delay for Island's 'Planning bible'
After seven years in the making and costing the Isle of Wight Council £660,000 ... the authority's 'planning bible' has been delayed once again, and there are now fears it could run out of time. The draft Island Planning Strategy (DIPS) was back
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Police chase in Newport sees man arrested on suspicion of robbery
AN ISLE of Wight man has been arrested on suspicion of robbery following a police chase in Newport this afternoon (Thursday). Officers were called at around 2.15pm following a report of a robbery at Central Stores, on Newport High Street. A
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Theatre group and students celebrate Music, Dance and Drama Festival success
An Isle of Wight theatre group and students of an Island vocal coach are among those celebrating success at the Music, Dance and Drama Festival (IWMDDF) 2024. Vocal coach Hannah Caudle entered the Theatretrain competition team, Theatretrain Trio
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Teacher redundancies as school federation prepares to 'disband'
Four teachers working for the federation behind two Isle of Wight schools and a sixth form are being made redundant as it prepares to 'disband'. A consultation over a 'restructure' of the senior leadership team at the Isle of Wight Education Federation
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Great Wight Bite food festival to return with celeb chef
Italian chef, Gennaro Contaldo, will be at the Isle of Wight food and drink festival, The Great Wight Bite, when it returns to Northwood House in Cowes, on September 7 and 8. In 2023, more than 5,000 foodies enjoyed culinary delights and entertainment
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One of the first jobs for new charity minibus will be a trip to Centre Parcs!
A mainland trip to Centre Parcs is on the cards, thanks to a brand new 12-seater minibus for the Isle of Wight charity, The Way Forward Programme. The minibus, which will be used to transport customers to and from the charity's centre on Daish
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Red Funnel's 200 year history serving the Isle of Wight
Not only is Red Funnel the original Isle of Wight ferry service, but its roots reach back more than 200 years. It provides vital transportation links between the Isle of Wight and the mainland, and the distinctive red funnels have become an iconic
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Hundreds of Island homes and businesses expected to be without power for hours
A power cut has hit hundreds of homes and businesses on the Isle of Wight this afternoon (Thursday, March 21). The power outage was reported to Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) at 2.15pm. Primarily affecting St Lawrence, the
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Rural South Wight road blocked after car crashes onto roof
A car crashed onto its roof and blocked a rural Isle of Wight road, prompting an emergency closure earlier today (Thursday, March 21). Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary were called at 11.20am to reports of a single-car collision. The
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Red Jet 4 axed by ferry operator amid passenger decline and cost concerns
One of Red Funnel’s foot passenger vessels – Red Jet 4 – will not return to service, following a passenger decline and cost concerns, the Isle of Wight ferry firm has confirmed. Red Jet 4, built by North West Bay Ships in Tasmania in 2003, with
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Isle of Wight sporting 'Oscars' gala at Medina Theatre TONIGHT
A SELECTION of the Island's many unsung sporting heroes — and those who support them — will be honoured at the 49th annual Isle of Wight Sports Achievement Awards tonight (Thursday). A ceremony to celebrate the Island’s sports stars will be held
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Council considering changing the way it makes decisions
A major change to the way the Isle of Wight Council could make decisions is a step closer. Members last night (Thursday) agreed to hold an extraordinary council meeting on May 1 to make the final decision about whether or not to change the authority's
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Island pharmacy opening times this Easter weekend
Isle of Wight NHS services are still available to support your health needs over the Easter holiday weekend. Various pharmacies are open across the Isle of Wight this Easter weekend, and the following information is crucial for Islanders who are
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Council chamber erupts with shouting because meeting went on past 9pm
Last night's (Thursday) Isle of Wight Council meeting ended with shouting and calls that an 'undemocratic vote' was taking place — after a meeting went on past 9pm. As part of the Isle of Wight Council's constitution, a regular full council meeting
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MP fires broadside at Isle of Wight ferries in new report and action plan
ISLE of Wight MP Bob Seely has fired a broadside at Wightlink and Red Funnel saying they have 'penalised' Islanders who travel amid 'limited' investment into their ferries, as part of a new study. The Conservative MP for the Island since 2017 was
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Road closures around the Island starting TOMORROW and running for several weeks
STARTING tomorrow (Friday) and for several weeks ahead, there will be roadworks to avoid in several areas around the Isle of Wight. Island Roads, on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council, will close a number of roads for days, nights or both for
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Large landslip shuts beach as '40ft deep cracks' appear in clifftop path
A large landslip has led to the closure of an Isle of Wight beach, as walkers report cracks and holes as deep as 40ft appearing in the clifftop above. The Isle of Wight Council is reminding Islanders to be 'extra vigilant', with further coastal
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Former Land Girl Doris, 96, to watch poignant Apollo Theatre play
A FORMER Land Girl will be watching the Apollo Theatre's production of Lilies on the Land in Newport this week. Doris, 96, known as Dot, will be an honoured guest in the audience of the play - which tells the stories of a group of women who worked
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Slew of awards handed to golf stars
The Arthur Butt Shield for the most points during 2023 was handed to Freshwater Bay Golf Club (FBGC), at the Isle of Wight Senior Golf Alliance AGM and dinner. Mark Vallely lifted the trophy on the club's behalf, after FBGC members earned 100 points
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Junior cyclists compete in mainland events
Two members of the Wightlink-Wight Mountain Junior team have been competing in mainland events. On March 10, Finley Manser-Grundy, 5, travelled with his dad, Jack, to Rogate Bike Park to compete in the Root1 downhill race. This was his first
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Comedy in the village hall reminded us of the joy of local community
Sometimes something reminds you what a joy it is to live in a small community, and Curtain Up’s latest production did just that. In Cheryl May’s comedy Free for Hall at Freshwater Memorial Hall, we are privy to the rehearsals of an amateur dramatic
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Island teen with vast weapon collection shot an air rifle and threatened police
AN ISLE of Wight teenager who unlawfully fired an air rifle and made threats to kill a police officer has been deprived of numerous weapons, including a crossbow and knuckle duster. The 16-year-old admitted making threats to kill on August 28
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Second game within 48 hours for Port
It's the second game in days for Newport FC tonight (Thursday), in Isle of Wight football. The Port will host Folland Sports at Beatrice Avenue in East Cowes, at 7.30pm, in the Wessex League Division One.
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Homeowner caught attempted burglar via security camera
An Isle of Wight man's attempts to burgle a property were foiled after he was caught on camera by the homeowner, while they were on the mainland. Joe Male, of Sandown Road, Lake, admitted attempted burglary with intent to steal and possession of
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Find out why cycling group led big ride out for kids in busy Island town
A CYCLING group with a vision of making young cyclists safe on the Isle of Wight roads, launched their new Kidical Mass initiative with a big ride out on the streets of Newport last weekend. Organised by CycleWight, around 40 cyclists — which included
