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Environment Agency flood alert issued for Island coast
A FLOOD alert has been issued for the Isle of Wight coast this evening (Wednesday). Tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon’s tide at around midday is expected to be higher than normal, due to unsettled weather, with strong Southerly Force 6 winds and large
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LIVE weather and travel updates as high winds and large coastal waves forecast
8:26pm The Wightlink vehicle ferry from Fishbourne to Portsmouth at 8.45pm has been cancelled. The 9pm Fishbourne
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How much do council tax bills vary across Island towns?
Isle of Wight residents have been getting their increased council tax bills for the year ahead — with some Islanders in for an eyewatering surprise. The cost of every town, parish and community council precept has been revealed for Islanders, showing
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The heart of the community: Postmasters are an anchor for high streets and villages
No two days are ever the same for Postmasters. The Post Offices they run sit at the heart of their communities and are more than just a place to buy stamps or send parcels to friends and loved ones. Whether it’s to publicise a local event,
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Council buys Newport eyesore land for housing plans
The Isle of Wight Council has agreed to buy an eyesore site in the heart of Newport - but is keeping the price tag under wraps. The land on Pyle Street and East Street, once home to the Shoulder of Mutton pub, next to Coppins Bridge, has already
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"I just want to heat my house without having to worry how I would have to pay for it"
"Angry and frustrated" parents say their young children are going cold as heating costs on an Isle of Wight housing estate skyrocket to 'unaffordable' rates. Residents of Bluebell Meadows and St George's Gate claim they have been 'lied to' and
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Last chance for stargazers to see comet over the Island for another 71 years
STARGAZERS on the Isle of Wight should be training their telescopes or binoculars on a rare spectacle in the night sky — the 12P/Pons-Brooks comet — which won't reappear for another 71 years after it has passed. It's a real once-in-a-lifetime treat
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Exciting Ryde Arts Trail to be unveiled this Easter weekend
An Isle of Wight town will unveil its Arts Trail this Easter weekend, promising an immersive and inspiring experience for all. The Ryde Arts Trail, a collaborative effort between the Town Council and Community Murals, will launch on Saturday (March
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Island man posted vile messages about woman, breaching court order
AN ISLE of Wight man posted vile messages about the mother of his child, breaching a non-molestation order. Keifer Brenchley, of HMP Bullingdon, appeared before Isle of Wight magistrates via video link on Tuesday, March 19. The 26-year-old
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What’s on? Your Isle of Wight attractions and events Easter 2024 guide
School's out and there is plenty of Easter fun for all the family, on the Isle of Wight, from egg hunts to duck races. Take a look below at some of the Easter events and activities happening across the Island this weekend and next week. Are
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Island dermatology services will NOT be moving to Portsmouth
Dermatology services on the Isle of Wight will not be moving to the mainland and will stay on the Island, it has been confirmed to the County Press. The NHS department, which provides care for people with skin complaints, has been delivered by
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Proud night for County Press team at Newspaper Awards
The Isle of Wight County Press was commended at the prestigious 2024 Newspaper Awards in London last night (Tuesday). The paper, in its 140th year, was shortlisted for the local weekly newspaper of the year award for the second year running.
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Weather warnings for high winds to batter Island TOMORROW
TWO weather warnings for severe gales set to sweep across the Isle of Wight have been issued. The national Met Office has warned of strong winds and large coastal waves, which may lead to hazardous conditions, from 7am tomorrow (Thursday), with
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Alan Titchmarsh has trousers blurred and censored on North Korean TV
North Korea’s state TV channel has censored a BBC gardening show by blurring Island resident and gardening presenter Alan Titchmarsh’s jeans. Korean Central Television (KCTV) aired a 2010 episode of Alan Titchmarsh’s Garden Secrets recently.
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Arrest made after reports of assault in Ventnor
A man has been arrested on suspicion of intentional strangulation following an alleged assault in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary was called to Albert Street at 8.26am yesterday morning (Tuesday). Police
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Charity box thefts 'very upsetting' says arts venue
An Isle of Wight arts centre has spoken of its 'upset' after 'several' charity boxes were reportedly stolen from the venue. Quay Arts, Newport said it suspects they were taken on Friday, March 22 and has reported it to police. Hampshire and
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Drug driver reversed into police car outside his own home
AN ISLE of Wight drug driver reversed into a police car outside his own home. Daryl Gray, of McKeown Close, Barton, appeared before Isle of Wight magistrates on Friday, March 22. The 59-year-old admitted drug driving in Newport, on October
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Village hall fundraiser gives boost to £120,000 skatepark project
THE West Wight community came together in an 'extraordinary display of solidarity and support' for a fundraising event in aid of building a new £120,000-plus skatepark in Freshwater. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOS The event, held at the Freshwater
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"It's a celebration of life, people we've lost and people who are fighting now"
An Isle of Wight nightclub is to transform for an evening of entertainment to "celebrate life, people we've lost and people who are fighting against cancer". Islanders are invited to see Fever and Boutique, Newport like "you've never seen it before
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Island school celebrates students' Music, Dance and Drama Festival success PHOTOS
An Isle of Wight school is celebrating the success of its students at the Isle of Wight Music, Dance and Drama Festival (IWMDDF) 2024. Pupils at Priory School in Whippingham took part in verse speaking, prose recital, solo acting and duologue classes
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Isle of Wight charity donates £10,000 to local causes
Isle of Wight charity, WightAID, has handed out almost £10,000 for local causes in its first 2024 round of giving. Leading the recipients, the Arukah Project CIC secured over £7,000 towards its stress-to-stress support programme for 28 Island residents
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Isle of Wight season running out of steam as they suffer another loss
THE POOR results lately for Isle of Wight continued with their fifth defeat in the past seven games against a strong Aldershot and Fleet side who were better in all departments on Saturday. ALDERSHOT & FLEET 59, ISLE OF WIGHT 7 The Island
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Seafood entrepreneur who started business on Island to appear on Channel 4
AN ARTISAN crab cake producer who started out in business on the Isle of Wight, is about to star as a finalist on Channel 4's Aldi’s Next Big Thing. Hayley Elston, the founder of The Fabulous Catch Company, has beaten hundreds of hopefuls to appear
