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Man to stand trial accused of stalking and assaulting woman in Sandown
AN ISLE of Wight man will stand trial later this year, accused of stalking and assaulting a woman. Jamie Matlock, of Hope Mead, Newchurch, appeared before Isle of Wight magistrates via video link on Friday, March 22. The 42-year-old denied
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Young artists shine in IW Dark Skies Art Exhibition
The New Carnival Company has unveiled its IW Dark Skies Art Exhibition, showing until April 19, in Newport's Independent Arts windows. The presentation spotlights young artists from The Island Learning Centre, Isle of Wight College, and Independent
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Isle of Wight communities set to benefit from 50-year coastal protection plan
AMID extreme weather events and rising sea levels becoming the norm, a plan to help protect seafront communities at risk of flooding and erosion along the Isle of Wight's increasingly vulnerable coastline for the next 50 years is being put together
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Drink driver crashed into bridge and almost hit oncoming car
AN ISLE of Wight drink driver crashed into a bridge and almost hit an oncoming car. Jacqueline Milsome, of Alverstone Road, Newchurch, appeared before Isle of Wight magistrates on Friday, March 22. The 53-year-old admitted drink driving in
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Rural Island road blocked after crash sees Audi roll onto roof
A crash involving an Audi - which flipped onto its roof - has blocked a rural Isle of Wight road in both directions this afternoon (Tuesday, March 26). Police were called at 1.31pm to reports of a collision at the junction of Winford Road and Harbors
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Multiple fire crews tackle blaze which destroyed caravan at Island farm
A caravan has been destroyed in a fire at a farm on the Isle of Wight this afternoon (Tuesday, March 26). Multiple fire crews from across the Island, including Freshwater, Ryde, Shanklin and Ventnor, were sent to the scene at Borthwood Farm in
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Police seek man after alleged 'racial abuse' incident at Ryde shop
Police are looking for a man after an alleged racial abuse incident at an Isle of Wight Co-operative convenience store earlier this month. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said a 33-year-old man was subject to racial abuse in the Co-op
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Time to elect police chief (here's how you can vote)
It is time to elect a new police and crime commissioner for the IW. Polling cards have been arriving, ahead of a vote on May 2. Since 2021, the position has been filled by Conservative Donna Jones, former Portsmouth City Council leader and
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New airline announced at Bournemouth Airport - flying to 16 destinations
PACKAGE holiday operator and airline Jet2 has announced it to start flying from Bournemouth Airport next year. The low-cost airline will fly Bournemouth Airports passengers to 16 destinations from April 2025. Destinations include Spain, including
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'We ARE reliable' insists Wightlink boss as he slams 'highly inaccurate' MP claims
The boss of Wightlink insists the Isle of Wight ferry firm is 'one of the most reliable in the UK' as he brandished claims made by the Island's MP, 'highly inaccurate'. In a new report, MP Bob Seely was critical of the Island's two main ferry operators
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North'G'ood celebrates Ofsted rating
An Isle of Wight primary school has secured a 'Good' Ofsted rating for the third time in a row — as "pupils are proud to be part of this school". Staff and students at Northwood Primary School have been celebrating 'North'G'ood' after the education
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Viv’s Cooking: a cafe diversifying the Island and connecting the community
Viv’s Cooking is a traditional English cafe with a Caribbean twist on Sandown High Street. The cafe is run by Viv and her husband Paul who create a welcoming and warm atmosphere from the moment you enter. The authentic Caribbean cuisine found
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Salesman caught drink driving in Arreton after tyre blew out
A mainland salesman, working on the Isle of Wight, was caught drink driving after a tyre on his work van blew out, a court has heard. Andrew Shrimpton, of The Hillway in Fareham, pleaded guilty to drink driving at the Isle of Wight Magistrates’
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New Steampunk Festival promises 'eccentric fashion and imaginative fun'
"A spectacle unlike any other" is coming to the Isle of Wight later this year, with the launch of the Island's first Steampunk Festival. Organisers say the event promises to be an "extraordinary fusion of innovation and nostalgia". The idea
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Love at first sight led to 70 year marriage!
Mary and John Clarke, from Newport, have celebrated 70 years as husband and wife. They enjoyed a party held at Avondale, the sheltered housing scheme run by The Abbeyfield Society where they are both living. Mary, 90, and John, 95, were joined
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All midweek football postponed due to weather on Tuesday, March 26
Under the lights, three of our Isle of Wight football teams are in midweek Gold Cup and Wessex League action tonight (Tuesday, March 26). See latest updates below Wessex League Division One club East Cowes Vics host the Island League's Brading
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County Press in the running for prestigious industry award TONIGHT!
The Isle of Wight County Press has been nominated for a prestigious industry award for the second year running - and the winner will be revealed tonight (Tuesday). The paper, in its 140th year, has been shortlisted for the local weekly newspaper
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Hurricanes one step from historic title success after vital home win
THE Hurricanes climbed one giant step closer to promotion and the Counties 2 Hampshire title after a battling victory over a gritty United Services Portsmouth outfit in their final home fixture of a superb season. HURRICANES 35, UNITED SERVICES
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Popular Isle of Wight pub in Michelin Guide earns AA Rosette for fine food
A POPULAR pub in Freshwater has become only the second on the Isle of Wight to be awarded the coveted AA Rosette for culinary excellence and be named in the world-renowned Michelin Guide. The Red Lion has earned the AA's '1 Rosette' award, for
