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Esplanade flower beds replanted after mindless vandalism in Ryde
Flower beds on an Isle of Wight seafront, which were vandalised overnight into Saturday (July 20), have been replanted following outrage from residents. As previously reported, plants were left strewn over the ground on Ryde Esplanade, on the stretch
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Traffic disruption as busy Brading crossroads to close for urgent repairs
A busy Isle of Wight crossroads will 'temporarily close' tomorrow (Tuesday, July 23) to allow for urgent repairs. The crossroad junction at Morton Road, New Road, Yarbridge and Marchcombe Shute (Yarbridge Crossroads), between Brading and Sandown
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Drink driver caught after flicking headlights on and off 'because it was dark'
AN ISLE of Wight drink driver who flicked her headlights on and off because it was “dark”, while travelling at 25mph in a 50mph zone, has been banned from the road. Ann Marie Buchanan, of Field Lane, St Helens, appeared before Isle of Wight magistrates
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Island sexual predator illegally goes off radar after early prison release
A homeless sexual predator who abducted a woman at an Isle of Wight park has appeared before a crown court judge again after defying a court order. Ian Willett attended the Isle of Wight Crown Court on Tuesday, July 16, after pleading guilty to
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Drink and drug driver reached up to 100mph in police chase on country lane
A drink and drug driver reached speeds of between 80 and 100mph along an Isle of Wight country road, before crashing into a hedge following a police chase. Marcus Burgin, of Camp Road, Freshwater, appeared at the Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court
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Clever touches as Apollo Theatre takes audiences Around the World in 80 Days
A TROUPE of just 11 actors taking on some 50 roles would seem a task as daunting as Phileas Fogg's wager in Around the World in 80 Days. But it was ably realised by the Apollo Theatre, which staged the Jules Verne Classic at the Newport venue last
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See what Ofsted had to say about this Island primary school
SHALFLEET Primary School in the West Wight has again retained its 'good' status following an Ofsted inspection. Ofsted spent two days assessing the school last month — praising Shalfleet on many aspects of its performance since their previous report
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Island boy, 10, granted YouTuber wish after brain tumour battle
An Isle of Wight boy recovering after surgery for a brain tumour saw his wish of meeting two YouTube stars, whose videos helped him get through treatment, granted. Ewan Reeve was just eight years old when, "out of the blue" in August 2022, he
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See what impact Leeson Road closure had on Shanklin Old Village businesses
Businesses in Shanklin Old Village, which felt the knock-on effect of the Leeson Road closure, say they are "relieved" it has reopened, as it means trade can finally return to normal. However, they have rued the impact "misleading" signage had
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Island Masters set to roar at Smallbrook this week
SMALLBROOK Stadium in Ryde will be the place to be for speedway fans when the GT140 Island Masters roars into town. The season of high speed motorcycle racing continues on Britain’s fastest race-way on Thursday night (July 25), with e-staging of
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Here's what Island developer said after village housing protest
"Our project is driven by a heartfelt commitment to make Bembridge a more affordable and inclusive place for everyone", an Isle of Wight housebuilder has said, in response to a protest over plans for a major new development in the village. Captiva
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TV chef filming at popular Isle of Wight restaurant
ITV's This Morning is on the Island today (Monday), filming at a popular Isle of Wight restaurant. TV cameras are following chef Phil Vickery at The Hut at Colwell Bay. "I'm here and it's beautiful", he told presenters Alison Hammond and Joel
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Assault arrest made after village beach taped off by police
A teenager has been arrested following an alleged assault in an Isle of Wight village, which led to police taping off a beach. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary was called to Church Road, Binstead at 12.20pm yesterday (Sunday, July 21).
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Prestigious horticulture award for Simon and Debs Goodenough
A "huge gap" in the history of The Harold Hillier Award, which honours an Isle of Wight horticulturist each year, has been filled. Simon and Debs Goodenough were presented with the award by the chair of the Friends of Ventnor Botanic Garden (
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Serial shoplifter who stole anything from toothpaste to steak given last chance
A SERIAL shoplifter, who told an Isle of Wight court his crimes were messing up his family life, was told he had one last chance to give up his offending behaviour. Warren Russell, of no fixed address, admitted to three charges of shoplifting and
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Island's newest bar opens for business in former shop
An Isle of Wight town has welcomed a new bar, serving craft beer and ale. Craft 101 has moved into the former Old Curiosity Shop on Clarence Road, East Cowes. Owned and run by Glenn Johnson, the bar was officially opened with a launch ceremony
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Film studio plans latest and why it's not lights, camera, action just yet
Plans for a film and TV production studio on the Isle of Wight are still alive and negotiations are continuing, the Isle of Wight Council insists, almost two years after they were first unveiled. A meeting of the council's Corporate Scrutiny Committee
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Isle of Wight Warriors suffer narrow defeat against Kent
The Isle of Wight Warriors speedway team slipped to a narrow defeat at Smallbrook Stadium in Ryde on Thursday, July 18. Against a strong looking Kent Kings side, the Island side were always going to be up against it but showed determination from
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Busy Ventnor Fringe begins its 15th year with 150 shows to choose from
With around 150 shows to choose from, there is plenty of reason to enjoy Ventnor Fringe Festival in its 15th year. The ten-day long event started on Friday, with big tops packed out with audiences raring to go - and smaller venues bursting at the