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Man arrested after police disrupt alleged drug deal in Sandown
An investigation is underway after police disrupted an alleged drug deal on the Isle of Wight last night (Thursday, May 23). Officers from the Island's District Policing Team spotted the alleged drug deal whilst on patrol in Sandown. The suspect
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Outnumbered to return for 2024 Christmas special after 8 year hiatus
BBC comedy series Outnumbered, starring Hugh Dennis, will return to TV screens for the first time in eight years with a 2024 Christmas special. Outnumbered, which follows the "chaos in the downsized home of Pete and Sue Brockman", ran for five
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'Double-digit' arrests in 24 hours on the Island, says police sergeant
Isle of Wight Police say there have been ‘double-digit’ arrests on the Island in the last 24 hours, from assault to theft and drink driving to indecent exposure. Just after 3pm, police were made aware of an incident at the Morrisons supermarket
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Reopening of popular Island promenade is “absolutely crucial” for business
Islanders have been enjoying their first strolls along a newly reopened popular Isle of Wight promenade after its major repair works were mostly completed. In November 2022, violent storms caused a 35m section of Ventnor’s Eastern Esplanade to
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Here's the latest on Island seafront repairs and works
Repairs to a damaged seawall are underway, beach replenishment works completed and a promenade partially reopened at three popular Isle of Wight seafronts. Aimed at extending the life of the sea defences at Shanklin, the seawall repairs started
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Update on closed roads in Ventnor (and why the council is seeking legal action)
Legal action is being sought by the Isle of Wight Council over repairs to a collapsed wall, which has left a road in Ventnor shut since last year. The reopening of Bath Road has been delayed, the council has said. The local authority has said
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"We'll never get closure, we're still living with it" says blood scandal victim
"It's nice to know the truth is out but we're never going to get closure because we're still living with it", an Isle of Wight victim of the infected blood scandal has told the County Press, after a landmark inquiry ruled that 'systematic failures'
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Island primary school pupils enjoy ‘high-quality opportunities’ says Ofsted
An Isle of Wight primary school has retained a ‘good’ Ofsted rating, with well-behaved students and happy staff. Binstead Primary School was visited by the government’s education watchdog in late March, and the conclusion was it ‘continued to be
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Major disruption expected as key route into Ventnor shuts next month
There will be major disruption heading to and from Ventnor on the Isle of Wight next month, as one of the main routes into the seaside town closes for two weeks. Newport Road, otherwise known as The Graben, is being shut to allow for Southern Water
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How to sign up for an Isle of Wight County Press newsletter via email
Getting the latest Isle of Wight news, direct from your trusted Isle of Wight County Press team, is easier than ever before. Did you know we produce a series of newsletters, which drop direct to your email inbox? You can sign up to as many
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'This feels personal now' - scarecrow dumped in Shanklin and further vandalised
AN ISLE of Wight business owner says “it feels personal now” after her scarecrow display was further vandalised ahead of a festival this weekend, with parts “dumped in Shanklin”. Yesterday (Thursday), The Wellness Barn, based in Gatcombe, told
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Inspiring 'entrepreneurship, energy, commitment and work ethic'
In a first for the Isle of Wight, Carisbrooke and Medina Colleges' Wild Wax Melts team has made it through to national finals and is now in the running to be named Young Enterprise 'Company of the Year'. Wild Wax Melts is run by Year 10 students
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Breaking 'moos' - take extra care in Newport
10:35am “I had a phone call from a friend of mine, saying the cattle were out at the bottom of Sainsbury’s,” said
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Here's when this main route in and out of Newport closes TODAY
A main route in and out of Newport on the Isle of Wight is due to close this morning (Friday). The Downs Road is scheduled to shut from 9.30am. It's due to be closed between its junctions with Newport Shute and Downend Road/Hare and Hounds.
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Countdown begins and entries closing soon for Round the Island Race 2024
THE countdown begins for the Round the Island Race, which returns to the Isle of Wight in just a few weeks’ time. The globally renowned race, organised by The Island Sailing Club (ISC), is back on Saturday, 15 June. The unique sporting occasion
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Spectacular vintage buses on display at Island Bus Museum Rydabus event
SOME fine weather brought thousands of visitors to the Isle of Wight Bus Museum at the weekend – for its Rydabus event. Running on both Saturday, May 18, and Sunday, May 19, attendees got to see and travel on a spectacular collection of vintage
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Time to vote for your County Press pub of the year 2024
It is time to vote for your favourite Isle of Wight pub – to have it claim the illustrious Country Press’ Pub of the Year crown. The nominations are in and the window to vote has been set. Whether it is because of its friendly welcome, pub
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Five special events to enjoy on the Isle of Wight this May half-term
Looking for things to do on the Isle of Wight over the May half-term? As we head into the summer, many popular Island attractions have special events lined up. Here are five special events on the Island that can be enjoyed during the half-term