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Footballers lift Isle of Wight Memorial Cup PHOTOS AND VIDEO
The Isle of Wight Memorial Cup final saw two Island Division 1 sides battle it out for silverware tonight, Friday, May 17 (scroll down for video...). Ventnor 4-1 High Park Ventnor took on High Park at the Peter Henry Ground in Brading, after
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Popular Isle of Wight Takeover event 2024 returns this weekend
The popular Isle of Wight Takeover returns this weekend, offering car enthusiasts the perfect opportunity for a driving holiday with their car club and friends. The event, held at the County Showground near Cowes, welcomes car clubs from near and
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Roadworks for 11 days on Island's most scenic route starting next week
THERE will be roadworks on a section of the most popular and scenic of Isle of Wight routes for 11 days, starting next week. Island Roads will be closing the highway for utility works on the Military Road, near Freshwater, between the junctions
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Man jailed after shooting victim in the eye with BB gun
An Isle of Wight man who shot another man five times with a BB gun, leaving a pellet lodged in his eye, has been jailed. Ronnie Morris, of Joseph's Way, Shanklin, appeared at the Isle of Wight Crown Court on May 10. He previously pleaded guilty
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£7k fundraiser for Island footballer who smashed teeth in match collision
A FOOTBALLER from the Isle of Wight may have ended his season on a high by winning the Gold Cup, but it nearly didn't happen for him following a horrific injury which has left him with a £7,000 dentist's bill. It was a terrible evening for Cowes
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How a hotel for homeless forces veterans is making a difference on the Island
BLITZING homelessness for ex-servicemen and women is the mission for a unique hotel in Ryde on the Isle of Wight — the first of its kind in the UK. The Veteran, on Ryde Esplanade, is a popular forces-themed venue with a large public bar with 13
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Cannabis smoker caught by police on patrol just hours after buying the drugs
AN ISLE of Wight cannabis smoker was caught by police just hours after buying the drugs. Ziggy Lloyd, of Surbiton Grove, Ryde, appeared before Isle of Wight magistrates on Tuesday, May 14. The 19-year-old admitted a single count of possession
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Could there be an upset in the Isle of Wight Memorial Cup final TONIGHT?
A HUGE opportunity awaits two Island League Division 1 clubs to get their hands on an important piece of silverware tonight (Friday) — the Isle of Wight Memorial Cup. Ventnor take on High Park in the final, at the Peter Henry Ground, Brading.
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Police investigate reports of electric bike theft at Binstead address
Police are investigating reports of a bike theft at a small residential street on the Isle of Wight yesterday evening (Thursday, May 16). Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary has confirmed it received reports that an electric bike was stolen
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HRH Princess Anne meets primary pupils on Island beach PHOTOS
Primary school children from the Isle of Wight lined a beach in Seaview to welcome Her Royal Highness, Princess Anne yesterday (Thursday), in what was a 'proud day' for the village. The Princess Royal visited Sea View Yacht Club, where she met
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Brightbulb scoops national award for Mince Pie Marathon
Isle of Wight web design firm, Brightbulb, has won a national award for its annual Mince Pie Marathon. The charity event sees Brightbulb sell and distribute thousands of mince pies across the Island, in aid of Ryde-based The Wight Brainy Bunch.
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Why do ferry fares go up in the holidays but not trains?
Toby Wallis, Ryde: I recently went to Gretna Green to celebrate my son’s wedding. When planning my visit, I naturally investigated transport options and costs. To my astonishment, the car ferry crossing from Fishbourne to Portsmouth, at
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"I am working towards getting Leeson Road re-opened in some form" says council leader
With summer rapidly approaching, sometimes stop-start with our weather, we are getting ready to welcome and accommodate our visitors who flock to our Island each year to enjoy the place we all love and call home. We are unique as one of the UK
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See how repairs to Red Jet 6 will affect Red Funnel's timetable from TODAY
ISLE of Wight ferry travel is expected to be disrupted yet again as Red Funnel announces a cancellation and timetable revision starting today (Friday). Sailings on the Cowes to Southampton Red Jet passenger service are being cancelled following
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Man living in Thailand completes giant Isle of Wight map with 142,000 figures
A MAN living in Thailand has completed the first part of an ambitious creative project by making a giant map of the Isle of Wight, complete with 142,000 individual figures. The sculpture, which weighs over two tonnes, has tens of thousands of figures
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Wave hello as powerboats embark on race round the Island (where to watch)
Powerboats will take on a 60 mile course around the Isle of Wight, on Saturday, May 18, in the opening round of the 2024 UKOPRA Offshore Championship. The Round the Island Offshore Powerboat race will see twenty teams, from across the UK and Sweden
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Sentencing date looms for 20-year-old with more than 20 offences
AN ISLE of Wight woman facing more than 20 charges will learn her fate next month. Maddy Allen-Willsher, of Godric Road, Newport, appeared before Isle of Wight magistrates on Friday, May 10. The 20-year-old faces a string of offences – 21 in