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National radio plays for The Pill's debut single Bale of Hay
Isle of Wight punk band, The Pill, have released their debut single ahead of a summer of south coast performances and shows in Oxford and London. Bale of Hay has already gained national interest and has been played on BBC Radio 6 Music and Radio
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Betty celebrates 100th birthday at her nursing home in Totland
An Isle of Wight nursing home helped a resident celebrate her 100th birthday. Betty Hale was born on April 1, 1924, in Essex, and was then Betty Fenton. She lived with her mum and dad and two sisters until she married. During the Second
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Here's what the council said about 'unsafe' queues at Lynnbottom Tip
'Unsafe' traffic queues outside the Isle of Wight's waste and recycling centres have led to the council issuing advice for Islanders. The local authority is urging residents not to arrive too early for bookings, to prevent a build up of traffic
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Historic East Dene in Bonchurch goes on the market for £2.5 million
A HISTORIC Isle of Wight property once frequently visited by famous Victorian author Charles Dickens is up for sale with a guide price of £2.5 million. SCROLL DOWN FOR MORE PHOTOS Grade II-listed property, East Dene in Bonchurch — once home
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Historic Calbourne Water Mill attraction to close later this month
Popular Isle of Wight attraction The Water Mill at Calbourne will close its doors for the final time this month. The watermill attraction reopened after the winter season on March 29 but has sadly confirmed on their website that it will close as
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Hall behind former church could become a home
A former Isle of Wight church hall could be demolished to make way for a home. It comes after the thumbs up was given for the transformation of Rookley Methodist Church, on Niton Road, into a two-bed house also. Tucked behind the church is
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Could new sports craze Padel be coming to the Isle of Wight?
The latest sports craze, Padel, could soon be coming to the Isle of Wight in a major investment for an Island tennis club. Padel is a fast-growing sport, which started in Mexico and is played by celebrities and professional sports men and women
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From praising God to downward dog: Church could become yoga studio
From praising God to downward dog, a former Isle of Wight church could be given a new, relaxing lease of life. St Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, on Rectory Road, Niton, has been empty for nearly 15 years after it stopped being used for mass or
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Find out how industrial action on the railway network will affect April travel
ISLAND Line rail services will again be subject to disruption for passengers as industrial action continues into April. National industrial strike action by the ASLEF union — now into its second year — will affect South Western Railway (SWR) services
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RNLI lifeboat called out to late night search for yacht 'in trouble'
A REPORT of a yacht in potential trouble in one of the Isle of Wight's most remote areas, sparked a lifeboat search. Amid concern a boat could be in difficulty in the area of Newtown Creek, Cowes RNLI lifeboat were called out by Solent Coastguard
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New look venue for Holy Week choir concert
Who said midweek was a bad night to attract a crowd? The West Wight Choir pulled in a full house for their concert for Holy Week, at a new-look Christ Church, Totland Bay, last Wednesday. "Come, Our Voices Raise" was an ambitious and varied
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Man accused of stalking police officer and damaging police station
AN ISLE of Wight man is accused of stalking a police officer and damaging the front door at Newport Police Station. Steven Tuckey, of Dame Anthony's Close, Ryde, appeared before Isle of Wight magistrates on Tuesday, April 2. The 43-year-old
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Your success at the Island's Music, Dance and Drama Festival in PHOTOS
The County Press is continuing to showcase your success at the Isle of Wight Music, Dance and Drama Festival (IWMDDF) 2024. Alfie Gubbins, 15, won the flute, clarinet, oboe and saxophone grade 8 and above class with a mark of 90, playing one of
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Why 'poor service' isn't reflected in Wightlink's reliability figures
Phil Jelly, Ryde: In last week's County Press there was a report concerning the poor service operated by our ferry companies. I don't know if anybody has picked up on the term used by Keith Greenfield from Wightlink when he said 'scheduled
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Ventnor road closed since October due to unsafe and unrepaired walls
A ROAD in Ventnor will remain closed because collapsed walls haven't yet been repaired by the landowners. Bath Road leads up from the seafront, past La Falaise car park, and up to Belgrave Road - coming out opposite the Royal Hotel. But it