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"I will champion inclusivity" says new Isle of Wight Council chair Karl Love
Councillor Karl Love says he is "delighted and humbled" to be elected the Isle of Wight Council's new chair. He is the first person to hold the role who is in a same-sex relationship and believes his election represents a leap forward for inclusion
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Southampton promoted to Premier League with win over Leeds at Wembley
SAINTS secured promotion back to the Premier League at the first time of asking with a 1-0 win over Leeds United at Wembley Stadium. Adam Armstrong netted the only goal of this season's Championship play-off final to make it three games in succession
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BBC Politics South appearance for Green candidate and campaign launch announced
Isle of Wight East's Green Party prospective parliamentary candidate Vix Lowthion has appeared on BBC Politics South this weekend - and is preparing to launch her election campaign. The Green Party’s national spokesperson for education appeared
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Lifeboat centre's open day celebrating 200 years of the RNLI proves popular
There was music and fun for all the family when the Isle of Wight Inshore Lifeboat Centre host a special bicentenary event in celebration of the RNLI’s 200th anniversary today (Sunday, May 26). At the free open day, RNLI volunteers carried out
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Three Island women went on £500 Co-op shoplifting spree
THREE Isle of Wight women stole goods to a combined value of more than £500 from the Co-operative. Amber Banham-Gage, Amber Gagen, and Mazie Bailey appeared before Isle of Wight magistrates on Tuesday, May 14. Gagen, 24, of Green Street, Ryde
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How to record your Isle of Wight sightings of stag beetles
It is time for Britain's annual stag beetle survey, the Great Stag Hunt, which has been run by wildlife charity People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) for over 20 years. Residents on the Isle of Wight are encouraged to get involved - last
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High Sheriff applauds Shanklin TC's Centre volunteers
Shanklin Voluntary Youth and Community Centre (SVYCC), known as TC's, was visited by Island High Sheriff, Graham Biss during National Volunteers' Week. TC's offers a range of activities like disco, dance, drama, and table tennis for young people
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Find out how "Just One Thing" can help your business
An event will aim to help Isle of Wight business leaders to discover how "Just One Thing" can change the course of their future for the better. The Just One Thing business event is the brainchild of expert Dale Howarth and promises a rare glimpse
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Sheltered housing resident threatened to kill staff member and her children
A RELAPSE into alcohol abuse led an Isle of Wight woman to threaten to kill a sheltered housing worker and her children, before ripping an electrical box off a wall with her bare hands. Verity Lloyd, of Atkinson Drive, Newport, admitted, at an
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Woman, 18, broke into car and stole headlight light bulbs
An 18-year-old woman from the Isle of Wight broke into a Ford Fiesta and stole headlight light bulbs, a court has heard. Lorelei Fisher, formerly of Carter Avenue, Shanklin, appeared at the Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court on May 17. Fisher
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Emergency temporary traffic lights at The Graben as road is dug up
Temporary traffic lights have been installed at The Graben in Ventnor, after a section of the road had to be cordoned off. Traffic is heavy as a result, at the junction of Newport Road, Ocean View Road, and Gills Cliff Road. The Graben is a
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Here's when your rubbish will be collected over the spring bank holiday
ISLANDERS are being reminded rubbish and recycling collections will not be affected over the spring bank holiday. The Isle of Wight Council has confirmed there will be: No change to the waste collection service for tomorrow (Monday);
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County Press photos of past Isle of Wight Festival acts
The Isle of Wight Festival is under a month away, as excitement builds for another outing to Seaclose Park. To celebrate, we've been looking through the County Press archive at photos of the stars who have adorned the main stage in years gone by
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Find out what was hitting the headlines in days gone by
The Isle of Wight County Press has been bringing Islanders the news since 1884. We've delved into our archives. 124 years ago, in May 1900: Captain Seely was returned to parliament as the Island's Liberal MP. 99 years ago, in May, 1925:
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Find out which Island newsagents won a national award in its 50th year
A NEWSAGENTS on the Isle of Wight has beaten more than 6,000 stores across the country, to win a national award. Farnsworth's in Nodehill, Newport, has received the 'Store of the Quarter' award from independent parcel carrier, Yodel, in recognition
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Step back to 1984 when a soup starter was 60p and everyone loved Radio Rentals!
We've delved into the archives here at the Isle of Wight County Press, and have picked out some adverts from 1984. The memories will transport you back to the time when the Fiat Uno was "car of the year" and a Sunday roast in a restaurant would
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Prominent Islanders and businesses to compete in charity football match TODAY
A charity football match will bring together prominent Isle of Wight businesses and individuals this afternoon (Sunday, May 26). The 11-a-side game will involve players from over 40 local businesses and will raise funds to aid Mountbatten’s vital
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Historic RNLI milestone celebrated at special Island event today
The Isle of Wight Inshore Lifeboat Centre will host a special bicentenary event in celebration of the RNLI’s 200th anniversary today (Sunday, May 26). At the free open day, RNLI volunteers will carry out guided tours of the state-of-the-art factory
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D-Day Proms concert with 35-piece orchestra to include wartime favourites
A 35-PIECE orchestra with singers will be taking the stage for a spectacular concert — the D-Day Proms — at Newport's Medina Theatre. During the show, on Saturday, June 1, expect all the traditional wartime singalong favourites, such as We'll Meet