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Cowes Sports share the spoils in six-goal thriller
COWES Sports were forced to share the spoils in their game against United Service Portsmouth (USP) this afternoon (Saturday) – despite leading on three occasions. Travelling to the HMS Temeraire ground, Fin Phillips opened the scoring for the Islanders
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Everything you need to know about your energy bills as price cap set to fall
The new Ofgem price cap comes into effect in April, as the average household is set to see energy bills drop by 12.3 per cent. The new price cap will see the average household spend £1,690 per year, the lowest price in two years, down from £1,928
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Supermarket opening hours this weekend as Tesco, Asda, Aldi and more to close
Many UK supermarkets have warned customers of store closures over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. Government rules mean stores across England and Wales larger than 280 square metres are forced to close on Easter Sunday. Most shops will remain
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Which popular Island pub offered Matt and Cat "relaxed dining and decent food"?
A FRIEND recommended The Old Fort in Seaview. Would their eulogising be valid or, like a Yorkshire pudding, be simply a load of hot air and not much substance? The cheery venue was imbued with a yacht club/seaside cottage aesthetic — all bleached
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Pioneering AI project launched to tackle declining hedgehog populations
A new three-year initiative - the National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme (NHMP) - has been launched in a pioneering effort to estimate population levels of hedgehogs across the UK. One of the 13 pilot survey sites was on the Isle of Wight, in a
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Tribute to beloved Island broadcaster and prison service stalwart Brian Saunders
Tributes have been paid to beloved Isle of Wight broadcaster, prison administrator and music connoisseur, Brian Saunders. A sad day for the Island radio fraternity, the 69-year-old died on March 8, surrounded by his family at St Mary’s Hospital
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Find out which Isle of Wight properties went under the hammer this month
THREE residential properties on the Isle of Wight have gone under the hammer. The properties were among 147 lots listed by Clive Emson Auctioneers across England in its March auction. A detached two-bedroom freehold bungalow at 12 Footways,
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Latest on Lake Hill as cyclist is taken to hospital following major crash
AN ISLE of Wight road has reopened and a cyclist has been taken to hospital following a serious crash on Lake Hill this morning (Saturday). Isle of Wight Police cordoned off a section of Lake Hill earlier today following a collision involving a
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Emergency teams called to rescue person stuck in mud at Nodes Point
EMERGENCY service teams are responding to another incident on the Isle of Wight involving a person stuck in mud this afternoon (Saturday) HM Coastguard received a 999 call at around midday, reporting a person stuck in the mud near Nodes Point.
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Council warning as heavy rain takes toll on cliff faces
THE Isle of Wight Council is warning us to use “common sense and caution” following heavy rainfall which led to unstable cliff faces. The local authority says the Island has suffered some of the heaviest rainfall it has ever seen in recent months
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Everything the Island needs to know as the clocks go forward this weekend
THE clocks go forward tonight (Saturday), marking the start of the Isle of Wight summer as we move from Greenwich Mean Time to British Summer Time. Each year the clocks are moved back in autumn and moved forward again in spring. The clocks
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Lake Hill crash involving bike and car leads to traffic disruption
2:03pm A cyclist has been taken to hospital for treatment, police have confirmed.
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Major traffic delays in Sandown over crash on Lake Hill
Isle of Wight Police have cordoned off a section of Lake Hill this morning (Saturday) following a serious crash involving a car and a bike. UPDATE: A cyclist has been taken to hospital for treatment, police have confirmed. Isle of Wight
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CBeebies presenter Gemma Hunt bringing pirate fun to Riverfest
CBeebies presenter Gemma Hunt is heading to the Isle of Wight next month. She will be bringing some pirate shenanigans to this year’s Riverfest, which takes place on Saturday, May 11, on the Quay in Newport. The free, family-fun day out, which
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Island court round up of crimes and sentencings
HERE is a round-up of some of the cases heard at the Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court, for the week commencing March 18, 2024. Jack Tregoning, 30, of Alexandra Road, Ryde. Possession of cannabis. Fine £80, costs £85. Billy York, 24,
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Popular Island firework display will provide special Easter spectacle TODAY
IF YOU'RE a sucker for a fireworks display, why not head to Sandown seafront for the town's Easter Eggstravaganza this evening (Saturday)? The grand fireworks display was rescheduled after Sandown Carnival Association's New Year event was cancelled
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Where will Island RSPCA litter pickers be for next GB Spring Clean TODAY?
MEMBERS of the Isle of Wight branch of animal welfare charity the RSPCA are supporting the Great British Spring Clean with their third litter pick this month, this morning (Saturday). RSPCA volunteers and staff have already completed two hour-long
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Seven reasons to visit Ventnor this spring and summer
If any town needs a bit of love and support following major change and upheaval, it is Ventnor on the Isle of Wight. Following the devastating landslide of December 10, and subsequent closure of the major artery into town that is Leeson Road, businesses
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Totland resident of almost half a century celebrates 100th birthday
An Isle of Wight woman who has lived in Totland Bay for almost half a century is celebrating turning 100. Born on March 22, 1924, Beryl Giddings grew up in Melbourne, Australia, as did her parents and grandparents before her. She lived by the
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What is the Island's tipping point when it comes to uproar?
In 2021, I got a job as the first artistic director of a new arts centre in Kyle of Lochalsh on the mainland by the bridge to the Isle of Skye. I lived right next to where the old ferry used to come in above Saucy Mary’s pub in Kyleakin on the
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Wessex and Island league action on Easter Saturday
One of our Wessex League sides and a full programme of Isle of Wight League matches kick-off this afternoon (Saturday, March 30). Cowes Sports are in Premier Division action, as the Yachtsmen head across the Solent to face league strugglers United
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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. BRIGHSTONE: Chilton Lane will close during utility works, along its entire length, from 8am on Monday until 4pm on Friday, April 5.
