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Reform Party officially launches its two candidates vying to become Isle of Wight MPs
Monday evening saw the launch of the Isle of Wight Reform UK candidates' campaigns. Sarah Morris for Isle of Wight East, and Ian Pickering for Isle of Wight West both spoke to a packed audience of 140 supporters alongside party leader, Richard
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Royal party, events and 200th anniversary celebrations for Island's RNLI
Isle of Wight RNLI crews have been busy celebrating the life-saving charity’s 200th anniversary, attending special royal parties and hosting half-term events. Last Sunday, the Island’s Slipshod Singers visited the RNLI headquarters in Poole and
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Shanklin hotel managers celebrate success since Covid takeover
The managers of a popular, award-winning Isle of Wight hotel are celebrating the journey they’ve been on since taking on the business during the Covid-19 pandemic. Jenna and Paul Massey took over Shanklin’s Brunswick Hotel in March 2020 and have
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Island labourer stole and consumed girlfriend's medication
AN ISLE of Wight labourer stole and consumed ADHD medication belonging to his then girlfriend. Adam Flesher, of Queens Road, Shanklin, appeared at the Isle of Wight Crown Court today (Wednesday, May 29). At a previous hearing, the 30-year-old
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Seafront roadworks mean diversions and bus changes
Roadworks mean there will be diversions along an Isle of Wight seafront overnight (Wednesday). Starting from this evening, 'essential manhole maintenance' is taking place on Ryde Esplanade. During this period, buses and taxis will operate from
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Red Funnel reveals plans for three new ferries but not until 2028/2029
AN ISLE of Wight ferry firm has revealed its plans to replace its ageing fleet with three new vessels – albeit they won't be around for another four or five years. Speaking to the BBC, Red Funnel announced it is raising investment for three new
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Doubt over Island's Battle of Britain flyover plan as tributes are paid to pilot
Tributes have been paid on the Island to an RAF pilot who was killed in a Spitfire crash while taking part in a Battle of Britain memorial event. Squadron Leader Mark Long tragically died at the scene from his injuries after the World War Two-era
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Counter punch boxing masterclass seals mainland win
AN ISLE of Wight boxing ace took to the ring in Fareham, competing against Islington opposition. Jack Murphy, 22, from Ryde, who is studying to be a quantity surveyor, took on 25-year-old Joseph Burton at Hill Park Workman’s Club. The clash
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Island rower Lexie makes regatta debut
Newport rowers competed at the Poole Regatta last weekend, with Lexie Nestor-Powell making her regatta debut. Newport Men's Novice and Women's Masters crews were involved, but unfortunately the Men's Junior crew were unable to attend due to a crew
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Big turnout as Island bowls aces compete for new trophy
The Isle of Wight bowls season got off to a cracking start for the ladies earlier this month. A total of 105 bowlers competed in Shanklin for new trophy, The President’s Cup. The competition comprised three games of nine-end and two bowl triples
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Westridge ladies dominate Ryde Golf Club open competition
Despite dubious weather conditions, a full field of visiting ladies competed in an open competition at Ryde Golf Club. Winning the Bowmaker competition was a team from Westridge, comprising Helen Whittaker, Nikki Glasgow and Jacky Cook, who carded
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Tribute to Second World War veteran Ken Killeen who has died at 101
A SECOND world war veteran and well-known Isle of Wight resident has died, aged 101. Ken Killeen was well known to many Islanders; particularly to his students at the Isle of Wight Technical College. You may also have seen him shopping in Newport
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"It's been awful!" Cafe owner rejoices as seafront walk reopens after long closure
A local cafe owner is rejoicing at the opening of a popular Isle of Wight promenade after enduring a year-and-a-half of misery and the threat of having to close down her business. See photos of the newly reopened Esplanade above Between November
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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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Jobless labourer who stole £100 worth of booze told magistrates he was stupid
A JOBLESS labourer described his theft of £100 of booze from an Isle of Wight supermarket as "an act of stupidity", when he appeared before Island magistrates. Robert Paul Williams, of Beauchamp Drive, Newport, admitted shoplifting alcohol worth
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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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Drug driver claimed cake eaten at party was laced with cocaine
A drug driver had no idea how he had cocaine in his system, other than guessing the drug was laced in a cake he ate at a party, a court heard. The fate of delivery driver Paul Dixon, caught drug driving in his Ford Transit van, with cocaine and