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Another mud scare for Island beach walker
A person got stuck in mud at Priory Bay this lunchtime (Monday). HM Coastguard teams were called to a report of someone being stuck on a cliff, but it later emerged it was mud that was the problem. Bembridge and Ventnor Coastguard Rescue Teams
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Super Solent seaplane spot as Albatross lands
The Isle of Wight played host to an unusual site today (Monday) - an American Grumman HU-16 Albatross seaplane. This fantastic photo was snapped by Terry Rann and shared in the Isle of Wight County Press Camera Club, on Facebook. Similar large
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Ryde Harriers' traditional Easter Saturday Newport to Ryde run
Isle of Wight runners took on the Ryde Harriers-organised seven mile multi-terrain race from Newport to Ryde, on Saturday, March 30. The popular race is run over a route that comprises railway lines, open farm lands, tree-lined woodland paths and
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Top prizes won by alpacas who live on the Island
Isle of Wight farm and animal attraction, West Wight Alpacas, has brought home prizes from Europe's largest alpaca show. Around 600 animals were at the British Alpaca Society National Show, at Telford International Centre, from March 22 to March
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Beautiful Isle of Wight blossom in PHOTOS
Beautiful blossom is brightening up the Isle of Wight, this Spring. You have been sharing your photos, taken across the Isle of Wight which means we can create a glorious gallery of blooms. Scroll through photos above... Would you like
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Todd and Sybil's dog-gone good time at Crufts
Dachshunds Todd and Sybil (and their human owners) represented the Isle of Wight at Crufts, last month. Sunday, March 10 was hound and terrier day at the biggest dog show in the world so, at Birmingham’s NEC, the tiny dogs strutted their stuff.
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IWRFC head towards end of season with centenary special
Isle of Wight Rugby Club (IWRFC) continued to mark its centenary with a match between a Club XV and an IWRFC President's invitational XV, at Wootton Rec, on Sunday, March 31. A mixed touch match and a Vectis RFC U10s exhibition match preceded the
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Time trials rowing on the river Medina
Sunday, March 24 saw the second of the 2024 Isle of Wight Rowing Forum time trials, on the Medina river. Hosted by Newport Rowing Club, a bright day with a gusty wind gave scullers a challenge, but all crews coped well. In Division 1, over
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Easter weekend sailing off Bembridge
Gale warnings, icy rain and cancelled ferries meant some of the hardy Illusion fleet helms did not sail in the Vernon’s Easter Egg Cup challenge, on Good Friday. However, the brave sixteen who did enjoyed sunshine and a force 3 to 5 south-south
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Easter sailing event gives crews a chance to learn
Sailing's 2024 RORC Easter Challenge got underway in ‘sporty’ conditions on Good Friday, off the home of Isle of Wight sailing, Cowes. The first European fixture of the Royal Ocean Racing Club 2024 programme, which ran across the Easter weekend
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As club turns 100, anyone for padel tennis?
As Ventnor Tennis Club celebrates its centenary year, it is in talks to invest in the Isle of Wight’s first padel court and I ask, "Anyone for tennis….?" This article is written by one of the young members of the Isle of Wight County Press's
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Here's what I found when I asked young people about Island travel
I sat down and spoke with Isle of Wight residents to ask them what their views are in regards to the travel services, to get on and off the Island. This opinion piece is written by a member of the Isle of Wight County Press's Young Reporter
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Competition seeks Island's best young DJ to hit the decks
Are you, or your son or daughter, the Isle of Wight's next big thing in DJing? Katie Warburton, who runs Rascal Raves, is behind an upcoming a competition for talented 10 to 20-year-olds from the Island. Scroll down for how to enter...
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Driver, 74, with unsafe tyre must pay more than £1,000 in court fees
AN ISLE of Wight man found guilty at trial of using a motor vehicle with an unsafe tyre in London must fork out more than £1,000 in court fees. Mohamoud Hassan Ismail, of Steephill Road, Ventnor, appeared before Lavender Hill magistrates on Friday
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Large crowd witnesses "one of the best games of bowls ever seen on the Island"
A large crowd gathered at the Isle of Wight Indoor Bowls Club to watch the grand final of this year’s Open Bowls Tournament, and witnessed one of the best games of bowls ever seen on the Island. The tournament started in November, and is open to