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Messages of love and support shared after Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis
People across the UK have shared messages of love and support for the Princess of Wales after news of her cancer diagnosis was shared in a recent video. She announced her condition on Friday, saying: “I wanted to take this opportunity to say thank
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Kate Middleton announces cancer diagnosis in video statement
Kate Middleton, The Princess of Wales has been diagnosed with cancer, she has announced. Revealing her diagnosis in an emotional video message, the Princess said: “I am well and getting stronger every day.” She added: “In January, I underwent
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Council's 'no brainer' to replace 20-year old skatepark
A near ten year campaign to replace a 'dated' Isle of Wight skatepark could soon be successful. East Cowes Town Council last night (Thursday) agreed to apply for a loan from the government's public works loan board to fund the replacement of equipment
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Here's when all electric double decker buses are coming to the Island
More than 20 all electric double decker buses will be rolled out on the Isle of Wight as part of a near £13 million investment. The boss of Southern Vectis has said the new fleet, for routes 1, 5 and 9, gives the firm an opportunity to make the
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Awards event recognised all that is great about Isle of Wight sports PHOTOS
THE 49TH annual Isle of Wight Sports Achievement Awards 2023 proved to be another huge, heartwarming success, with everyone who was nominated and shortlisted hailed as winners, at a packed Medina Theatre in Newport on Thursday evening. Scroll through
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Take a look inside the Island's new children's emergency department VIDEO
A new children’s emergency department has opened at the Isle of Wight hospital, marking the end of the first phase of works to build a multimillion pound emergency care floor. St Mary's Hospital's new paediatric emergency department comes equipped
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Jail beckons for burglar, 19, who stole car keys and drove Ferrari and other vehicles
AN ISLE of Wight teenager with a staggering 18 offences, including aggravated vehicle taking and burglary, will go before a judge later this year. Roobin Jones, of no fixed abode, appeared before Isle of Wight magistrates on Friday, March 22.
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Police slammed after investigation into attempted rape took more than THREE years
HAMPSHIRE and Isle of Wight Constabulary has conceded there were “delays” to an investigation which led to an Isle of Wight man – now acquitted – having an attempted rape allegation hanging over his head for more than three years. Yesterday afternoon
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Drink driving plumber crashed into cemetery wall and tried to 'blag it' with police
AN ISLE of Wight plumber who crashed into a cemetery wall and tried to “blag it” with police – all while serving a suspended sentence – has been banned from the road. Gregg Wicks, of Upton Road, Ryde, appeared before Isle of Wight magistrates on
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Bedroom fire at Binstead bungalow
A FIRE in a bedroom was dealt with by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service this afternoon (Friday). At around 1.40pm, crews from Ryde attended a fire in a domestic property in Greenway, Binstead. Crews used two sets of breathing
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Find out the changes to staff parking at the Isle of Wight Council
Disabled Isle of Wight Council staff with a blue badge will now be able to park for free while they go to work. When the staff and member parking policy was first introduced in 2006 it was free, but that was changed a few years ago and staff with
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Crown court date for man accused of violent Central Stores robberies
AN ISLE of Wight man will go before a judge later this year, accused of two robberies at Central Stores in Newport. Daniel Taylor, of Lowtherville Road, Ventnor, appeared before Isle of Wight magistrates today (Friday, March 22). The 30-year-old
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Here's how much money councillors will take home this year
Isle of Wight Councillors will take home more than £9,500 this year for the time they dedicate to the role. Members agreed their allowance scheme for the financial year ahead yesterday (Thursday), setting the basic amount they will receive as at
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Wight, Isle of Wight links to James Bond includes a plane and gin
Think iconic British spy, Ian Fleming's James Bond, has nothing to do with the Isle of Wight? Think again. From Britten Norman's Islander plane to filming locations and even a submarine, there are plenty of ways to play homage to 007. Have
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Britten-Norman (and 117 jobs) SAVED thanks to new investment
Isle of Wight Islander aircraft manufacturer Britten-Norman has been saved thanks to new investment, it has been announced today. Chris Pole and Will Wright from Interpath Advisory said they have secured the sale of the business and assets of
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'Good' news for primary school as Ofsted rating goes up
An Isle of Wight primary school has improved its Ofsted rating — now ranking 'Good' in all areas. The education watchdog visited Brighstone Church of England Primary School in February and noted the positive changes that have been made since its
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Find out how many Island driving offences police dealt with in just two days
Close to 120 driving offences were identified on the Isle of Wight's roads in the space of just two days this week. Among the incidents dealt with was a vehicle being seized because the driver had no licence nor MOT. He was initially stopped by
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Tired Port outdone by smash and grab raid in second of quickfire games
A tired Newport side gave their all at Beatrice Avenue yesterday evening (Thursday, March 21), but ultimately fell short to an energised Folland side in the Wessex League. Port’s opponents had not been in action for over a week, when Vics travelled
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Young bowlers take competition by storm
Two young bowls players caused a storm, at the Isle of Wight Indoor Bowls Club on Saturday March 16, at the first Open Bowls Tournament finals. The competition was for pairings that had lost games to a seeded team. Brothers Jude Beaman, 18
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Here's when the Randonnee 2024 cycle event will take place
The hugely popular Isle of Wight sporting event, the Wayfarers Cycling Randonnée, will take place on Sunday, May 5. Already, 2,500 riders have registered and entries are capped at 3,000 - fewer than in previous years. At their own pace, cyclists
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Fierce sailing competition as Gurnard welcomes new season
GURNARD Sailing Club's season opener was met with mishaps, with just 15 of the 23 competitors completing the race in tricky conditions. The first meet was initially cancelled due to limited wind conditions, but the recent Force 2-3 south-westerly
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Gymnastic triumph for Island girl after breaking both arms during training
A YOUNG Isle of Wight gymnast who broke both her arms during training last year has gone on to win gold in a mainland competition. Liberty Lee, eight, brought home multiple gold medals from the Hampshire Grades for U9s and U10s Gymnastics Competition
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"We won't give up the fight" say campaigners nearly a decade after ice rink closure
Nearly a decade on from the closure of Ryde Arena, members of the Isle of Wight's ice skating community insist their "passion and spark" is more alive than ever and they will not give up the fight. Days after it was announced Isle of Wight Distillery
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"I'm absolutely delighted the series has gone down so well"
Alan Titchmarsh - the narrator of hit TV series Isle of Wight: Jewel of the South - has told the County Press he is "absolutely delighted" with the positive impact the show has had. It comes after holiday lettings agency, holidaycottages.co.uk,
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How much of the £175 million capital investment for the Island was secured by MP?
Hans Bromwich, Cowes: May I thank the County Press for printing Bob Seely’s reply to my recent letter. It’s great that the County Press is allowing some political debate in its letter pages ahead of the forthcoming General Election, and that
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Road closures around the Island starting TODAY and running for several weeks
STARTING today (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 a period
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See how the Island's crumbling coastline has changed in recent months
The Isle of Wight has grappled with a spate of landslides and cliff collapses since the devastating incident at Leeson Road in Bonchurch last December. We have delved into our extensive County Press coverage of coastal events and put together a
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What is your community doing to mark National Village Hall Week?
THIS week is one of celebration for a hub which remains an integral and important part of the Isle of Wight community as it has done for centuries — the humble village hall. National Village Hall Week, orchestrated by Action with Communities in
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Ryde man acquitted of trying to rape girl at Halloween party
AN ISLE of Wight man, accused of attempted rape of a girl while he himself was a teenager, has been acquitted. Harry Walls, of Swanmore Road, Ryde, appeared before a judge at the Isle of Wight Crown Court on Thursday, March 21. The 19-year-old
