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Head injury to crew member during yacht race sparks Bembridge RNLI callout
A HEAD injury to a crew member on board a yacht competing in a race off the Isle of Wight this morning (Saturday) led to a callout for Bembridge RNLI. The Island crew was tasked by UK Coastguard just before midday. They were called to assist
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Cowes Sports well beaten but Newport and Vics bag all three points
ALL three of the Isle of Wight’s most competitive football teams were back in league action this afternoon. In the Wessex Premier Division, Cowes Sports – having their best season since being promoted eight seasons ago – travelled to Fareham Town
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Parliament to decide compensation for Island WASPI women
WOMEN born in the 1950s should be entitled to compensation for DWP’s failures to notify them of State Pension age changes, the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) has found. The 3.6 million affected women received as little as twelve
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Tribute to heroic former RAF pilot Stuart Boyd who served in the Gulf War
AN ISLE of Wight forces veteran who served during the first Gulf War and during 'The Troubles' in Northern Ireland, former RAF squadron leader, Stuart Boyd, has died on March 9, aged 62. Born in Glasgow's Gorbals area on January 11, 1962, he was
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Top tips on how to allergy proof your garden ahead of hay fever season
Hay fever sufferers can combat their symptoms by creating an anti-allergy garden with hay fever friendly plants, an expert has said. Hay fever season is around the corner, with warnings that allergy season could start even earlier this year as
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Here's why additional monitoring equipment hasn't yet been installed on Leeson Road
The scale of monitoring needed along Leeson Road in the wake of the Bonchurch landslide means there's no quick fix. The Isle of Wight Council has responded to a newly formed residents' group, led by Ventnor resident David Groocock, to explain why
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Wightlink vehicle ferry cancellations over technical issue
WIGHTLINK has cancelled a number of its Isle of Wight vehicle ferry sailings this afternoon (Saturday) over a technical issue. The cross-Solent operator’s Lymington-Yarmouth service is affected. The following sailings are no longer running:
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Major flotilla set to welcome 3,000-guest cruise liner to Southampton for first time
A major flotilla is set to welcome Cunard’s latest cruise liner to Southampton for the first-time next month, it can be revealed. Thousands of spectators are expected to descend around the port for the arrival of Queen Anne, the 249th ship to sail
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Power cut in Newport hits Medina Way traffic lights
Some Isle of Wight householders and businesses are without power this morning (Saturday). An outage was reported at around 7.15am, affected around 18 Newport homes. SSEN says it is aware of the issue, and aims to have power restored by 11.30am
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Campaign to bring historic plane back to where it started as museum reopens
As it reopens for the season, the team behind Sandown's Wight Aviation Museum are continuing with their bid to raise funds to buy an historic aircraft - the last Three-seater Spartan II to have been built at Somerton, in Cowes, in the 1930s. The
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Newport Nazi bombing raid memorial will have new name added 81 years on
ON THE darkest day in Newport's history — April 7, 1943 — Luftwaffe bombers caused devastation to the town and a significant loss of life, still felt today. The count of casualties has always been a topic of debate, with records possibly failing
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Beware the fake parking apps doing the rounds on the Island
After receiving a report about an Isle of Wight car park, we are looking at fake parking payment apps and warning of the dangers. These often appear at the top of a web search and we are tricked into believing they are genuine. The fake websites
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Man punched his girlfriend at takeaway and hurled homophobic abuse at staff
An Isle of Wight man who told a takeaway worker he would cut her “like kebab meat” and punched his girlfriend has been sentenced. Jack Taylor, of Captains Parade, East Cowes, appeared before the Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court on Friday, March
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Isle of Wight league and cup football being played this weekend
FOOTBALL fans across the Isle of Wight will have a feast of football to choose from this weekend, featuring Newport, who have a Division 1 Wessex League fixture against bottom side Aldermaston today (Saturday). Port, sitting comfortably in 14th
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Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court round-up of cases
HERE is a round up of some of the cases heard at the Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court, for the week commencing March 11, 2024. Zoe Davies, 42, of Union Street, Newport. Theft from a shop, possession of cannabis. Fine £80, costs £85, surcharge
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Explore the Island's underwater world with Wight Dolphins diving club
An Isle of Wight diving club is inviting new members to sign up and explore the waters around the Island and further afield. Wight Dolphins, the local branch of the British Sub Aqua Club (BSAC), currently has over 40 members with a range of experience
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Pedestrianising Regent Street would improve shopping experience for all
Paul Denslow, Shanklin Jewellers: I am a shop owner in Shanklin and I have an idea how improve the town shopping. My proposal is pedestrianisation of Regent Street from Boots corner to the crossroads, have trees planted, install block paving
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Countryside period home with heated swimming pool on the market
A stone-built period home equipped with a heated swimming pool, near two Isle of Wight villages, is on the market for just shy of £1 million. Marketed by Spence Willard, Flatbrooks is a four bedroom country house with adjoining paddocks and outbuildings
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Enjoy Shakespeare's classic with a twist by Horse Box Theatre
Isle of Wight theatre group, Horse Box Theatre, is to stage its rendition of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, at Quay Arts in Newport. Directors Joe Plumb and Ashleigh Mackness invite audiences to a night featuring a blend of cabaret, music
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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. RYDE: Castle Street will close during footway repair works, between its junctions with George Street and Union Road, over one shift
