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Yachtsmen suffer defeat on the road against Premier Division leaders
Three of our Isle of Wight Wessex League sides were poised to be in action today (Tuesday, April 2), but only one match was given the go-ahead. Moneyfields 4 - 1 Cowes Sports In the only Premier Division match to reach kick-off tonight, the
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Find out why Isle of Wight social work team are considering possible strike action
ADULT social work staff working for Isle of Wight Council angered by the authority's controversial proposal to work on a mandatory, rather than voluntary rota, could take strike action say trade union, Unison. Employees on standby are required
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Easter holidays theatre treat will be fun for all the family
Ever wondered how our wildlife survives the winter? A cast of young Islanders will bring the theme to life, so you will have to go along to the Apollo Theatre to find out more. Henry the squirrel and his best friend William the hedgehog are
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Find out which Island village is among the UK's poshest
An Isle of Wight village has been named among the poshest places in the UK. Research provided by Savills, and compiled by Telegraph Money, looked at the highest house prices, best lifestyle amenities, connectivity and aesthetic appeal of villages
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Recent Isle of Wight death notices and funeral announcements
The Isle Of Wight County Press published 16 death notices last week. Every week, the County Press publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death
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Island seaside village voted most relaxing destination in UK
A POPULAR Isle of Wight seaside village has been voted as the most relaxing in the country, a recent study has revealed. According to UK Saunas’ study of wellbeing and relaxation, the most relaxing seaside destination to visit is St Helens on the
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Alan Titchmarsh's new initiative to boost red squirrel population
Popular British gardener, Alan Titchmarsh, who owns a home on the Isle of Wight, advises tree planting now to support red squirrels. As an ambassador for the Red Squirrel Survival Trust, Mr Titchmarsh said the reds love the fruits of a range of
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High Sheriff's Award honours Dott's Free Food for its work against poverty
Free Food in Sandown, founded by Dott Perrett, has received a High Sheriff's Award from High Sheriff Dawn Haig-Thomas. The Sandown-based charity secured the award recognising its substantial contributions to alleviating poverty and crisis within
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Hair and beauty business makes the cut as national award finalist
A hairdressers on the Isle of Wight has made the cut for a national awards ceremony after being selected as a finalist. Odessey's Academy, Newport, has been shortlisted in the Best New Salon category at the UK Hair and Beauty Awards 2024. The
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Mother of two 'glassed' man who 'glassed' her father at Newport pub
A mother-of-two attacked a man outside a popular Isle of Wight pub – twice striking him over the head with a pint glass – after he glassed her father and caused his head to bleed. Yvonne Jupe, of Clarence Road, Newport, appeared before Isle of
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Island man charged following collision over Easter
AN ISLE of Wight man has been charged and will appear in court later this month following a collision in East Cowes over the Easter weekend. Police were called to a collision in Cambridge Road, East Cowes — involving a Nissan Leaf and a parked
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Here's when and where a science festival will return to the Island in 2024
A new Isle of Wight science festival will be held at Cowes Enterprise College this year, after the school spent years hosting the successful Noel Turner Science Festival. The 2024 event will raise awareness and interest in science, technology,
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Singer songwriters wanted for industry feedback session
Isle of Wight singer songwriters are being given the chance to get face-to-face feedback on an original track, at a live event in Newport. To apply for one of the limited Isle of Wight Feedback Sessions slots, CLICK HERE The Feedback Sessions
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Midweek action for all of our Wessex League clubs TONIGHT
All three of our Isle of Wight Wessex League sides are heading across the Solent for tonight's midweek football action (Tuesday, April 2). Following on from the Division One derby, East Cowes Vics head to Totton & Eling as favourites, hoping to