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West Wight man fined after police search finds cocaine and cannabis
An Isle of Wight man has been fined after being caught in possession of cocaine and cannabis, which he uses to help his ADHD and autism, a court heard. Norton Downer, of Madeira Lane, Freshwater, pleaded guilty to three charges, two for possession
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Cute ducklings rescued from prison drain on Easter Sunday
TWO little ducklings were rescued on Easter Sunday - from a storm drain at the Isle of Wight prison. Carisbrooke Vets are caring for the pair after they were rescued by staff behind the walls at HMP Isle of Wight in Newport. A spokesperson
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Road ban for woman who failed to identify driver
AN ISLE of Wight woman has been banned from the road for failing to identify the driver of a Ford EcoSport on the mainland. The case of Diane Pearce, of Field View, Ryde, was heard before Southampton magistrates on Thursday, March 21. The 68
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New venue for upcoming Vintage Motorcycle Club annual show
The Isle of Wight section of the Vintage Motorcycle Club will hold its annual display at a new venue this April. The group has chosen the Island Riding Centre on Staplers Road, Newport. The show will be held on Sunday, April 14, from 10am.
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Sandown enjoys Easter fireworks after New Year's Day postponement
Sandown enjoyed a fireworks spectacular over the Easter weekend. The Bay lit up to the sights and sounds of the fireworks last night (Saturday) after the planned New Year's Day display was postponed to Easter due to bad weather. A large crowd
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Talented young Island stage stars to appear at Southampton's Mayflower Theatre
A group of talented students from Isle of Wight performing arts academy Curtain Call Creative have been selected to appear in a production at the Mayflower Theatre in Southampton. Selected to take part in the Summer Youth Programme production
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Can you dig deep to help historic locomotive Calbourne?
The Isle of Wight Steam Railway has launched an urgent fundraising appeal to return its flagship steam locomotive Calbourne to service. Calbourne was the first engine acquired by the steam railway in 1967 and the last surviving O2 Class locomotive
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How the self-funded Wessex Cancer Support is helping people affected by cancer
The Wessex Cancer Support, whose Island centre is located in Newport, is a charity which provides anybody affected by cancer with emotional support. This article is written by one of the young members of the Isle of Wight County Press's Young
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"You would not be welcome in Reform Party" candidate tells Bob Seely
The Isle of Wight Reform UK election candidates have said they were "surprised and shocked" to hear MP Bob Seely's claims he had been approached to stand for their party. In a letter to media outlets this morning, Sarah Morris said herself and
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Horse rescued by fire crew in Newport
A HORSE in difficulty has been successfully rescued thanks to a team of firefighters. A large animal rescue took place at a farm on Blackwater Road in Newport just after 11am today (Sunday). In attendance from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire
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Vehicle fails to stop after collision on Burnt House Lane
A collision is under investigation after a vehicle left the scene. The crash happened at Burnt House Lane in Newport at around 6.15pm last night (Saturday). A Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary spokesperson said they attended a "non-injury
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Easter holidays opening of new shipwreck exhibition and family activity days
This Easter the Shipwreck Centre and Maritime Museum at Arreton Barns will mark the opening of a new exhibition with some family activity days. The Protected Wrecks Exhibition has been made possible thanks to funding from The National Lottery Heritage
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Property Clinic experts ask where's the boundary, anyway?
With over sixty years of joint experience in the property market, estate agents Keith Trigg and Simon Meek are behind our Isle of Wight County Press Property Clinic. This month (March), they take a look at boundary disputes, after a letter writer
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Revered UK singer-songwriter to perform at Ventnor Arts Club
Ventnor Arts Club is hosting two performances by UK singer-songwriter Boo Hewerdine. Hewerdine has been lauded for his musical abilities for over three decades starting from his time as lead singer of The Bible to his solo work and lengthy collaboration
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Woman accused of taking baseball bat to cars and causing £6,000 worth of damage
A WOMAN accused of causing more than £6,000 worth of damage to various cars on the Isle of Wight – all on the same day – will go before magistrates next month. The case of Natasha Gower-Crane, of Chadwick Drive, Eaglestone West, Milton Keynes –
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Isle of Wight schools urged to sign up to NSPCC Speak out Stay safe programme
Sally McFawn, NSPCC schools service manager for London and South East: Over the last year, the NSPCC has delivered its Speak out Stay safe programme to more than 331,000 children across 1,166 schools in London and the South East. Speak out
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Bob Seely says no to defecting to Reform Party because he believes in 'loyalty'
Conservative MP for the Isle of Wight, Bob Seely, has revealed he has been approached to defect to the Reform Party. Writing in the Sun on Sunday, he said: “I said no to Reform because I believe in loyalty. "I believed in loyalty when I served