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National Coastwatch Institution flag visits iconic Island locations
The National Coastwatch Institution (NCI) flag visited some of the Isle of Wight's most iconic locations today (Tuesday). Scroll though the stunning photos above, by Sienna Anderson The NCI is flying the flag for coastal safety with a 2,000
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Robin Hill to make triumphant RETURN to host music festival this year
A music festival is coming to the former Isle of Wight attraction Robin Hill Country Park later this year, it has been confirmed. (Find out the latest on the Robin Hill sale below) Warrior Festival, which has previously been held at Smallbrook
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Crash on Whippingham Road and traffic updates LIVE
6:56pm The IW Ambulance service said one person, the motorcyclist, was taken to St Mary's Hospital. No one else was
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Traffic delays after motorbike crash on main road
There are traffic delays on the main road through Whippingham on the Isle of Wight this afternoon (Tuesday). A motorbike is on its side following a collision, near Priory School on Whippingham Road. Traffic is building in both directions.
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Popular television presenter and author joins Isle of Wight Literary Festival line-up
ANOTHER big name has been added to the list of authors heading to this year’s Isle of Wight Literary Festival. Former TV breakfast host Louise Minchin has just published her first novel, Isolation Island, which she will be promoting at the Isle
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Christ the King College students dress to impress at year 11 prom PHOTOS
Students from Christ the King College in Newport celebrated their year 11 prom evening earlier this month. See our gallery of photos above At Northwood House in Cowes, on Friday, July 5, students celebrated the end of their GCSE exams after
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True legend of rock music in interview before Isle of Wight gig
Ahead of a return to Freshwater’s Dimbola on Friday, the Isle of Wight County Press got the chance to speak with a true legend of rock music about his time at Woodstock, hanging out with stars including Jimi Hendrix and The Who. Barry ‘The Fish
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Civil servant battles injuries to make World Powerlifting Championships
Overcoming overwhelming odds, an Isle of Wight civil servant powered through to compete in a powerlifting national final. Despite carrying injuries and being advised not to compete, Zoltan Mihalyi fought through the pain to compete in the A/BPU
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Audi driver nearly five times drug limit banned for second time
A drug driver who was nearly five times the legal limit for cocaine has been banned from the roads for a second time. Matthew Martin, 32, of North Cornelly, Bridgend, admitted drug driving, when he appeared at the Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court
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See why Yarmouth Bridge will be out of action for several weeks this autumn
YARMOUTH's iconic swing bridge is set to close for almost two months this autumn to allow major work to replace its entire deck. The project, planned to get underway on September 23, will see Island Roads replace the deck in its entirety for the
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Jet ski narrowly avoids collision with passenger ferry in Solent
A packed Isle of Wight passenger ferry was forced to take evasive action after a jet skier crossed its path. The cross-Solent ferry was on its way to Cowes when the jet skier, from Southampton, came within metres of its bow. The ferry's master
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Death notices and funeral announcements from the Isle of Wight County Press
The Isle of Wight County Press published 28 death notices last week. Every week, the Wight County Press publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have died. As well as appearing in print, our death
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Carpetright store on Isle of Wight closed after company collapses
THE Isle of Wight store of Carpetright has been closed after the company went into administration. Found on Taylor Road, the Island’s only showroom was a well known fixture at the Gunville Trading Estate. But several jobs have been lost at
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Urgent road closure causing traffic chaos on main Island route
An urgent closure of a main route junction on the Isle of Wight is causing traffic chaos this morning (Tuesday). The four-way crossroad junction at Yarbridge has been closed today, to allow SGN to carry out urgent repairs to a section of the low-pressure
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From quad stunts to performing dogs and ducks Chale Show has something for everyone
THE historic 96th annual Chale Show — one of the biggest events on the Isle of Wight calendar — is back. The event, over the weekend of August 3-4, is hoped by organisers for wall-to-wall sunshine, after last year's event was cut short by bad weather
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Aquathlon 'splash and dash' series throws up exhilarating battle in Sandown
AN EXHILARATING battle took place between Craig Wilson and Dan Morgan to mark the second event of the Wight Tri Summer Splash and Dash Series — the Yaverland Aquathlon. Wight Tri fielded 15 of its athletes in the event, which included a choice
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Man drove four times drug limit after tragic death of friend
The tragic death of a friend led an Isle of Wight man to drive while more than four times the legal limit for a derivative of cocaine, a court has heard. Appearing at the Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court on Friday, July 19, Keanu Banks, of Union
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Delays likely during Shanklin High Street closure for Southern Water roadworks TODAY
TRAFFIC delays are likely when a main Isle of Wight route is closed tonight (Tuesday, July 23) to allow utility works to be carried out. Shanklin High Street will be closed from 7.30pm, through to 6am tomorrow (Wednesday, July 24). The work
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Best and worst Island GP surgeries revealed in patient survey
The best and worst GP surgeries on the Isle of Wight have been revealed, according to what patients think. From how easy it is to get through on the phone to how helpful the receptionist was, Islanders have been sharing how they feel their local