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Car crash near Skew Bridge blocks main road through Lake
The main Sandown to Shanklin Road has been temporarily blocked by police following a road traffic incident. An eyewitness said it looked like a two-car crash, just past Skew Bridge, just before midnight. Route 3 Southern Vectis buses are temporarily
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Joe Biden ends his re-election US Presidential campaign
US President Joe Biden has announced today, July 21, that he will be ending his re-election campaign. In his announcement, Biden shared that the decision was " in the best interest of my party and the country." It comes just four months before
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"Enough is enough" say protesters over major village housing plan
More than a hundred campaigners gathered in Bembridge today (Sunday), in protest over plans for a major housing development in the Isle of Wight village. Banners were held aloft and shouts of 'no more building' and 'save our village' echoed around
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In this week in the Isle of Wight County Press from days gone by
The Isle of Wight County Press has been bringing Islanders the news since 1884. We've delved into our archives. 125 years ago, in July 1899: A young, live Hawksbill turtle was found on the shore near Porchfield. The creature was thought to
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Artist to host nostalgic ice cream pop-up event at Shanklin bookshop
British/Swiss artist Richelle Rich will hold a unique ice cream pop-up event next month at an Isle of Wight bookshop. The first 50 attendees at the event, held at Babushka Books in Shanklin on August 9, will receive a free soft-serve ice cream
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Cowes man avoids jail sentence after unprovoked "savage attack" on older man
An Isle of Wight man who launched an unprovoked and “savage attack” against an older man in his own home has been spared a jail sentence. Liam Saltzer, of Bellevue Road, Cowes, attended the Isle of Wight Crown Court for sentencing on Tuesday,
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Rain fails to dampen spirits as Newport kicks off carnival season PHOTOS
Spirits were high in Newport yesterday (Saturday, July 20) as the Isle of Wight's carnival season got underway with a bang, despite the rain. Scroll through our photo gallery above After adverse weather put paid to last year's event, organisers
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WATCH Island kayaker's "amazing" and rare encounter with seal pup
A kayaker got a rare and welcome surprise when a seal pup joined him during an "amazing" encounter off the Isle of Wight. Eric Atkinson was able to capture the incredible experience on camera. The 61-year-old, from Newport, had not long finished
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Missing Island woman, 79, found after two days
An Isle of Wight woman missing from her home in Newport has been found, police have confirmed. As previously reported by the County Press, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary was appealing for information to find Linda Smith, 79. She was
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What police said about seafront 'altercation' involving group of boys
What police are calling an 'altercation' involving a group of boys, led to officers attending an Isle of Wight seafront. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary was called to Gurnard just after 8pm on Friday, July 19. Police said there was
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Searches continue for Islander, 79, missing from Newport
Searches are continuing for an Isle of Wight woman, who has been missing since Friday, July 19. Linda Smith, 79, was last seen leaving her home address in Newport, at 8.30am, two days ago. At the time, she was wearing a floral dress and dark
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Possessions of Island's Second World War tank hero donated to museum
Mementoes from one of the most incredible heroes of the Second World War who lost an entire squadron of tanks in one action have been donated to the Tank Museum. Lt Col Jack Prichard, who retired to the Isle of Wight, had an astonishing war story
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Man jailed for posting vile insults and slurs about an ex-girlfriend on Facebook
A SERVING prisoner who posted vile insults and slurs about an ex-girlfriend on Facebook, centred around issues of child access, was handed another jail term. Keifer Brenchley admitted breaching a non-molestation order, made by the Isle of Wight
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Isle of Wight athletes earn success at recent triathlon events
Isle of Wight athletes have earned success at recent triathlon events, locally and further afield at Dorney Lane and Eastbourne. Wight Tri recently hosted the first event of their Summer Splash and Dash Series, the St Helens Aquathlon. Participants
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Delays likely during Southern Water roadworks on Shanklin High Street next week
TRAFFIC delays are likely when a main Isle of Wight route is closed on Tuesday night next week (July 23) to allow utility works to be carried out. Shanklin High Street will be closed from 7.30pm on Tuesday, through to 6am on Wednesday (July 24)
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Pride brings party, parade and Pussycat Doll to Ryde PHOTOS
Isle of Wight Pride 2024 continues today (Sunday, July 21) hoping to pick up where it left off, after yesterday saw a party, parade and performance from a former Pussycat Doll. Scroll through our gallery above Ryde has been transformed into
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Shoes to booze as town centre shop prepares for new era
A former Isle of Wight town centre Shoe Zone is in the process of being transformed into a Premier Store. Before welcoming customers, the building, on Regent Street, Shanklin, is undergoing renovation works. Plans to convert the shop into a
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Medals aplenty for young Island dancers at prestigious competition
Five young Isle of Wight dancers have brought home gold, silver and bronze medals, after joining Team England for a prestigious global dance competition in The Netherlands. Aged just eight, nine and ten years old, the five girls, who train with