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Island's museum of photography showcasing Pamela Parker's latest exhibition
A well-known Isle of Wight photographer is showcasing her work at Dimbola, home of all things photography. Pamela Parker, who works as a County Press merchandiser, often sees her work featured in the paper, online and in print, and is a regular
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Coastguard conducts late night search off Island amid reports of man in water
COASTGUARD services and the police were called out late at night following a report of a person in the sea off the Isle of Wight. Just after 1.30am yesterday (Monday), HM Coastguard was asked to assist officers of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight
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Celebrity YouTubers travel on Red Funnel car ferry's bridge
THREE of the country's most well know YouTubers — Joe Sugg, his sister Zoe Sugg and her fiancee, Alfie Deyes — had the privilege of travelling on the bridge of an Isle of Wight ferry. The trio were aboard the Red Funnel car ferry between East Cowes
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Island dancer shines as Phoenix Boys earn Golden Buzzer on Britain's Got Talent
An Isle of Wight student is looking forward to the live Britain’s Got Talent semi-finals after his dance group received the golden buzzer on Saturday night’s episode (May 18). WATCH THE PERFORMANCE BELOW Ukrainian boy, Kostiantyn Rozvodovskyi
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'Riviera-like' Island beach named among best in UK
An award-winning travel magazine has named an Isle of Wight beach as one of the best in the UK. Praised for its clean and 'golden' beachfront, Ventnor features on Condé Nast Traveller's list. Experts from the magazine searched 'high and low
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Man punched and throttled member of public in "unprovoked attack" at pier
An Isle of Wight man who punched a stranger and grabbed him by the throat in an "unprovoked attack" at Sandown Pier has been jailed. Appearing via videolink from HMP Albany, Matthew Sutherland, of Royal Street, Sandown, was sentenced at the Isle
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Over £100,000 needed to rebuild 'unsafe' Newtown jetty, National Trust reveals
A jetty in a popular Isle of Wight beauty spot has fallen into disrepair and been closed. It awaits demolition and would cost the National Trust more than £100,000 to rebuild, it has been revealed. A sign on the jetty warns that the structure
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New look Island pub promises to 'redefine Ryde nightlife' after rebrand
A POPULAR Isle of Wight pub has rebranded, marking a major milestone in its journey and “the next stage of its evolution". Union Street, Ryde’s much-loved fixture, Bar 74, is now officially FuBar. Owners Dani Johnson and Sully Harriman say
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Red Funnel defends new social media policy amid customer backlash
The decision by Isle of Wight ferry firm Red Funnel to stop featuring service news for specific sailings via social media has been described as “a backwards step” by customers. Red Funnel currently posts via the RF Service News (@RF_Travel_News
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Red Funnel cancels even more ferry sailings as disruption continues
Isle of Wight ferry firm Red Funnel is experiencing further disruption and cancellations on its Southampton to East Cowes vehicle service. UPDATED: Ferry fix sees Red Funnel restores previously cancelled sailings It follows a raft of cancellations
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Forecasters say Northern Lights could be visible in the UK tonight
The Northern Lights could be visible again in the UK tonight, space weather forecasters have said. Also known as aurora borealis, the bands of pink and green light were seen across the UK and in parts of Europe last week after an extreme geomagnetic
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Police investigation after woman assaulted at Sandown bus stop
ISLE of Wight police are investigating a late-night assault at a bus stop in Sandown which saw a woman sustain a cut to her head. Shortly before 1am, officers were called to the scene on Victoria Road, following reports that a woman in her 40s
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Northern Lights to be visible in the UK in a matter of days
The Northern Lights are set to be visible in the UK again over the coming weeks, space forecasters have said. Last weekend, May 11, much of the UK was treated to a surprise display of the pink and green Aurora Borealis after an extreme geomagnetic
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Foot passenger ferry service hopes to rival Wightlink and Red Funnel
A new foot passenger ferry, providing services to and from the Isle of Wight, hopes to rival Red Funnel and Wightlink. Hampshire-based company Fluid.taxi has plans to expand its existing on-demand water taxi, to run a foot passenger service between
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Here's why emergency teams were tasked to Ryde overnight
Concerns for the welfare of a woman prompted a large emergency response to an Isle of Wight seafront in the early hours of this morning (Monday). Coastguard teams from Bembridge and Ventnor were called to Ryde Esplanade at around 3.30am. The
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Red Funnel cancels a DOZEN more car ferry sailings
Isle of Wight ferry firm Red Funnel has cancelled a dozen more sailings on its Southampton to East Cowes vehicle service. The company is blaming extended works on its Red Eagle vessel for the disruption. It follows a raft of cancellations on
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Retiring Shirley's knowledge and experience will be sorely missed
Long-time Isle of Wight Councillor, Shirley Smart, has retired, leading to tributes being paid. After an incredible four decades in public service, Ms Smart has stepped down from Newport and Carisbrooke Community Council, due to ill health.
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Sandown beach scoops prestigious Seaside Award
Sandown’s beach, near Eastern Gardens, has won a Seaside Award for summer 2024, from environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy. The beach met high standards in safety and services, such as first aid and lifeguards, local environmental information
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Racist assaulted own mother, made knife threat and violently attacked carer
AN ISLE of Wight man pushed his own mother and violently attacked his carer, subjecting him to racist abuse and making threats to stab him with a steak knife. Richard Herbert, of High Street, Shanklin, appeared before Isle of Wight magistrates
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Events guru and king of carnivals Paddy is a County Press community champion
"I'm very humbled but I don't do it for the recognition", says Islander Paddy McHugh, his modesty and selflessness proving exactly why he is the Isle of Wight County Press community champion for May. For more than 40 years, Paddy, who turns 54