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Seaview pub awarded AA Rosette for culinary excellence
A popular Isle of Wight pub has been awarded an AA rosette for culinary excellence. The owners and staff of The Boathouse in Seaview are thrilled to make the announcement following an over-night stay by an AA inspector. The Island establishment
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General Election: Isle of Wight West candidates react to announcement
Following news that a snap General Election has been called, parliamentary candidates standing for the Isle of Wight West constituency have been reacting. For the first time, the Island is being split into two constituencies. It follows a review
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Isle of Wight East candidates react to General Election announcement
Parliamentary candidates for the Isle of Wight East constituency have been reacting following news that a snap General Election has been called. For the first time, the Island is being split into two constituencies. It follows a review by the
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces July 4th date for general election
A General Election will be held on July 4th, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced. Mr Sunak, who has been Prime Minister since October 2022, has called the election after months of speculation about its date. The deadline for an election
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Staplers Road reopened after crash caused power outage
ONE OF the main roads into Newport has reopened after a day out of action because a car crashed into a telegraph pole. The upper section of Staplers Road from the Pan roundabout was closed during the early hours of this morning (Wednesday).
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Ryde man denies threatening traffic warden with a baseball bat
An Isle of Wight man denies threatening a traffic warden with a baseball bat. At the Isle of Wight Magistrates’ Court on Friday, May 10, Jeremy Gallagher, of Sherbourne Avenue in Ryde, pleaded not guilty to two charges. Mr Gallagher denied
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Islanders join motor neurone disease challenge to show women can get it too
Female friends from the Isle of Wight have joined a walk to raise awareness about motor neurone disease. It is part of a wider challenge, which has seen five men walk from Twickenham Rugby Stadium to the Island, via Southampton, after their friend
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Drink driver back in court for being three times over the limit
An Isle of Wight drink driver who was banned from the roads in 2019 for 'one of the highest readings' magistrates had seen, has been back in court — this time for being more than three times the limit. Appearing before magistrates on Friday, May
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The 'World's Best Psychic' returns to Shanklin Theatre on FRIDAY
The winner of the ‘World’s Best Psychic’ competition, June Field, will return to the Isle of Wight on Friday (May 24), to Shanklin Theatre. Described by Uri Geller as the most specific psychic he had ever seen, June beat 70,000 contestants to win
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Popular Island seaside event to return this May half-term
An Isle of Wight lifeboat station will be the focus of a week-long programme of fun and educational activities during the May half-term. Bembridge Lifeboat Station’s popular annual ‘Yellow Welly Week’ free event will return this Saturday (May 25
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Brazil gig revealed for Grade 2
Isle of Wight punk band, Grade 2, have announced a performance in Brazil later this year. It comes in a week their van was broken into in Milan, Italy and a suitcase, laptops and hard-drives stolen, as well as a passport. The band is currently
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Changes at the top at the County Press and two new journalists sought
The Isle of Wight County Press is recruiting two journalists to work at the UK’s biggest selling local weekly newspaper. The recruitment for a digital reporter and local democracy reporter comes as Lori Little is set to become sole editor this
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Platform One students put on fashion show and night of music
Platform One students showcased their talents at a charity fundraiser on Friday night. The Wessex Cancer Trust: Arts Aid event was held at The Island Riding Centre's GG’s Bar and Restaurant and organised by students. Musicians including Ruby
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Arrests 'will continue' says Island police chief amid prison overcrowding claims
Police are reportedly being advised to arrest fewer people in a bid to ease overcrowding in prisons. Chief constables are being told to consider pausing “non-priority arrests” until there is capacity in jails across England and Wales, according
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Police confirm car crashed into telegraph pole in Island town
POLICE have confirmed a car collided with a telegraph pole in Newport. Officers were called to Staplers Road at 4.24am today (Wednesday) following reports of a collision, believed to have been by a Ford Fiesta. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO AND PHOTOS
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Island holidaymaker's uninsured classic VW seized by police
An Isle of Wight holidaymaker has seen their classic VW car seized by police after it was discovered to be uninsured. The Island's roads policing unit spotted the blue Volkswagen Golf on the A3056 Sandown Road at Hale Common, near The Fighting
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Southern Water set to increase Island bills by 91 per cent in huge 'surprise' move
Southern Water is set to increase customers' bills by 91 per cent over the next few years, it has been revealed. The water firm, which covers the Isle of Wight, will by 2030 be charging households £915 a year, the Consumer Council for Water has
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Police enforce road closure after power outage in Newport
A POWER outage on the outskirts of Newport has led to an emergency road closure, which could affect rush hour traffic in and out of the town this morning (Wednesday). Scottish and Southern Electricity received a report of a power cut in Staplers
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Here's why a main road into Newport is closed
8:41pm The upper section of Staplers Road, at the Pan roundabout, has reopened after being closed most of the day.
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How will Island chippies and pubs mark D-Day 80 on National Fish and Chip Day?
HOW will chippies and pubs on the Isle of Wight honour those involved in the D-Day landings on National Fish and Chip Day — switched to June 6 to mark its 80th anniversary? Back for its ninth year, National Fish and Chip Day will recognise the
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How the Island will mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day
THIS year marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day, with the Isle of Wight marking the special and poignant occasion with all manner of events. Nationally, on June 5 and 6, there will be a series of major commemorations in the UK and France to honour
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Ventnor girls competing against Island boys "a massive step for girls’ football"
For the first time ever, an all-girls team will play in the Isle of Wight Sunday Youth League, competing against teenage boys. It follows a recent rule change by the FA which allows all-girls teams to play down an age group. Now, Ventnor Youth
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Man unfit to be sentenced due to possible "intoxication" in the dock
AN ISLE of Wight man who assaulted four police officers and described himself as a “waste of oxygen” and a “taxpayers’ drain” was deemed unfit to be sentenced. Todd Creighton, of Furrlongs, Newport, appeared before Isle of Wight magistrates on
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Long wait for inquests laid bare by County Press readers
Bereaved Isle of Wight residents have been telling the County Press about the long waits they have endured, for inquests into the death of their loved ones. As previously reported, the average wait for an inquest on the Isle of Wight is 63 weeks