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Investigation after two people hurt in Newport street VIDEO
Two people were hurt, say police investigating a report of an incident on St James' Street in Newport on Friday, May 17. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary was called out just before midnight. A man aged in his 20s and a woman aged in
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St Helens Primary celebrates distinguished arts award honour
St Helens Primary School pupils and staff received the prestigious Gold Artsmark Award from the Arts Council England. To receive the accolade, schools must demonstrate excellence in arts and cultural education across the entire curriculum.
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Winners revealed at Isle of Wight Motorcycle Club awards
The Isle of Wight Motorcycle Club's annual awards were handed out in a ceremony at The Bargeman’s Rest pub in Newport. Special trophies and accolades for the 2023 winter and summer series were presented by Trevor Strickland, who is among the landowners
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Wight goes wild garlic white PHOTOS
What an incredible display of wild garlic we have seen, in recent weeks. After the early spring bluebells, the Wight has turned white, with masses of Allium Ursinum. A relative of onion and garlic, wild garlic is a bulbous, perennial herbaceous
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11 days of roadworks on Island's most scenic route
THERE will be roadworks on a section of the most popular Isle of Wight scenic road, Military Road, for 11 days, starting tomorrow (Monday, May 20). Work will be on the stretch between its junctions with Brook Village Road and Freshwater bridleway
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Powerboating to success around the Island PHOTOS
Off the Isle of Wight, Good Boy Vodka smashed the Round the Island speed record, winning the opening race of the UKOPRA Offshore Powerboat Championship, on Saturday, May 18. Britain's Rob Lockyer and Tim Linden, from America, finished in just 30
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Isle of Wight Legends v Southampton FC Legends PHOTOS and VIDEO
There was a full capacity crowd at Westwood Park in Cowes yesterday (Saturday, May 18), when the Isle of Wight Legends met Southampton FC Legends, to raise cash for Newport FC and Cowes Sports. ISLE OF WIGHT LEGENDS 2 -5 SAINTS LEGENDS Tickets
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Sunday afternoon and evening cancellations on Red Funnel's vehicle ferry
More Isle of Wight ferry sailings have been cancelled today (Sunday), due to ongoing work on Red Funnel's Red Eagle vehicle ferry. The vessel has engine problems, which have forced cancellations since last night. This afternoon and evening,
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Arrest after police pursuit ends in suspected drugs find
A pursuit in Ryde led to the discovery of suspected Class A drugs and cash, and prompted an arrest, said Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary. On Friday, May 17, officers on patrol in Ryde spotted a vehicle on Smallbrook Lane, just after 10.30pm
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One hurt in Forest Road crash at Betty Haunt Lane junction
One person was hurt but not seriously, according to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, in a crash on Forest Road, near Newport, this morning (Sunday). Just after 7.45am, police were called to its junction with Betty Haunt Lane. Scroll
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Red Funnel and Red Jet cancellations on Sunday
Ongoing engine problems and too few crew have resulted in yet more Isle of Wight ferry sailings being cancelled, this morning (Sunday). Sunday afternoon and evening update: Isle of Wight ferry sailings cancelled by Red Funnel On the
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What was hitting the headlines on this week, many years ago?
The Isle of Wight County Press has been bringing Islanders the news since 1884. We've delved into our archives. 126 years ago, in May 1898: A road traffic accident spread butter and eggs over St James's Square, Newport. A horse-drawn van, driven
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Clubhouse work completed to ensure its ready for rowing season PHOTOS
Work to upgrade Newport Rowing Club has been completed, nearly a year after a crowdfunding campaign was launched. Donations of around £7,000, plus more than £2,000 from Sport England, raised in eight months, ensured the project was finished.
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Diversions as dual carriageway closes this morning
The Isle of Wight's dual carriageway is being closed this morning (Sunday, May 19). Medina Way is shutting between 6am and 10am, to allow for grass cutting. Traffic will be diverted via Dodnor and Riverway, with vehicles re-joining the dual
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Cyclists "won't come back" to the Isle of Wight due to "unnecessary" road closures
Martin Banbury, Hamble, Hampshire: We have just had a pleasant week cycling around the Isle of Wight, based in Cowes. It is a beautiful Island. Unfortunately we will not be coming back because of the unnecessary road closures and will recommend
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How the Island plays its part nationally in saving lives at sea
Many of you may be watching the Saving Lives at Sea programmes on television. These extoll the brave men and women who serve the RNLI and put their own lives at risk to save those in distress. These lifeboat crews depend entirely on the reliability
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A look back at the 'unprofitable' Freshwater, Yarmouth and Newport railway line
In 1888, the Freshwater, Yarmouth and Newport Railway Company (FYNRC) opened for business – not that there was much. During its existence, the line was never troubled by huge profits, just about managing to break even. It soldiered on for more