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Actress and This Country star visits Isle of Wight shop TWICE
Star of BBC comedy This Country, Daisy May Cooper, appears to have taken a fancy to an Isle of Wight shop after visiting twice in less than a week. The actress and writer popped in to The Holistic Emporium on Sandown High Street for a tarot reading
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HMS Queen Elizabeth to exchange iconic gun salute off the Island
Britain’s flagship HMS Queen Elizabeth will exchange gun salutes off the Isle of Wight tomorrow (Tuesday), as part of Cowes Week 2024 celebrations. The 65,000-tonne aircraft carrier will sail past the Island, before she heads into Portsmouth.
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Fire next to children's play park prevented thanks to public intervention
Quick-thinking members of the public have helped to prevent a fire from breaking out in woodland next to a children's play park, off an Isle of Wight seafront. It's suspected toilet roll was set alight and tossed into the woods, off Culver Parade
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Ex-BBC presenter Huw Edwards charged with making indecent images of children
Former BBC presenter Huw Edwards has been charged with making indecent images of children, the Metropolitan Police has said. Edwards was suspended in July 2023 after claims he paid thousands of pounds for sexually explicit images. He remained
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Drink driver caught dropping off passenger while more than twice the limit
AN ISLE of Wight drink driver has been banned from the road after being caught dropping off a passenger while more than twice the limit. Lyam Ringer, of no fixed abode, formerly of Heath Road, Sandown, appeared before Isle of Wight magistrates
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Seaside hotel gets stunning makeover with £6 million renovation
A popular Isle of Wight seaside hotel has been born anew – completely transformed after undergoing a major renovation to turn it into a cosy, boutique retreat. The Albion Hotel, in Freshwater Bay, has benefitted from a £6 million refurbishment.
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Abracadabra! Magician Randini starts his free summer shows
Isle of Wight treasure, magician David Randini, has returned to Island esplanades for free seafront entertainment, starting today (Monday). Randini, who also goes by Mr Randini, will perform every Monday in East Cowes, on the green near the Shoreside
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Shanklin paedophile had sex chats with underage girl
An Isle of Wight paedophile will be sentenced next month after admitting to inappropriately communicating with an underage girl and asking her to engage in sexual activity. David Peter Dean, 53, of Hungerberry Close, Shanklin, attended the Isle
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Rapist JAILED for "horrific" attack on woman as she slept
An Isle of Wight man who raped a woman as she slept has been jailed for seven years. Ross Lacey, of Gort Road, East Cowes, was sentenced at Portsmouth Crown Court on Friday, July 26. The 37-year-old was convicted of rape on December 7, 2023
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Government "receptive" to ferry regulation idea, say MPs
The Isle of Wight's MPs say they are putting party politics aside to tackle the "increasing problems" with Island ferries. Both Joe Robertson, IW East MP, and Richard Quigley, IW West MP, have individually met with government ministers in recent
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Family sailing takes centre stage on day two of Cowes Week
Family sailing has been a core feature of Cowes Week through its 198 year history and this year, family crews can be found at the top of the leader board in several classes. The Rouse family, for instance, has competed in the Contessa 32 class
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Man arrested following alleged arson attack at Binstead property
A man in his 30s has been arrested following an alleged arson attack at a property on the Isle of Wight last night (Sunday, July 29). Police were called shortly after midnight with reports of a fire at a house in Sherbourne Avenue in Binstead.
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Thunder and heavy rain weather warning issued for the Island
A weather warning for heavy rain and thunder has been issued for the Isle of Wight. The Met Office alert comes into force on Thursday, August 1. Islanders are told to expect spray and sudden flooding in some areas, leading to difficult driving
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Police update after injuries reported in serious Binstead crash
Police have released an update following a serious crash involving a car and a motorcycle on a main Isle of Wight road earlier today (Monday, July 29). Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary were called shortly after 8.15am to reports of a collision
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Residents left 'frightened' after house gutted by fire in arson attack
Residents who live in the vicinity of a late-night arson attack on the Isle of Wight are said to be 'frightened' to stay in their homes. UPDATE: Man arrested following alleged arson attack at Binstead property Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire
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Traffic heavy after crash closes main Isle of Wight road
12:32pm Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary have released a statement following the incident this morning. See
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Drink driver caught after giving nagging friend a lift
AN ISLE of Wight drink driver was caught over twice the legal limit after giving his nagging friend a lift to Newport. Jack Hodgson, of Cheverton Shute, Shorwell, appeared before Isle of Wight magistrates on Tuesday, July 23. The 32-year-old
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Sri Lankan all-rounder takes plaudits in statement win for Ventnor
WHEN a team's all-rounder is on top of his game, you always stand more than a fighting chance of a win — and that's exactly what 'deadly' Dineth Thimodya did for Ventnor in their Southern Premier League Division 1 fixture. Up against Old Tauntonians
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It's always worth checking out the Ventnor Fringe comedians!
With Ventnor Fringe over for another year, the Isle of Wight County Press was lucky enough to see a variety of shows over the ten-day arts festival, including some world class stand up comedians. Read more: Funny, intriguing and inspiring shows
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Northwood Cemetery secures Green Flag Award for seventh year
Northwood Cemetery has earnt a seventh successive Green Flag Award - a coveted international quality mark for outdoor spaces. Celebrating their accomplishment, The Friends of Northwood Cemetery group, who manage the green haven, are thrilled with
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Boatloads of entertainment, music and events at Cowes Week on Monday
The weekend may be over, but there is still so much to enjoy at Cowes Week today (Monday, July 29), with a boatload of music and entertainment. Take a look at what is going on throughout Cowes today. See our full Cowes Week events
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Residential street in Sandown closes for a month starting TODAY
A residential street on the Isle of Wight will close for almost a month, starting today (Monday, July 29), to allow for utility and maintenance work. Fitzroy Street will be closed this morning by Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN
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Vibrant and fun Sandown Carnival a big hit with the summer crowds
THOUSANDS from across the Isle of Wight descended on sunny Sandown for one of the most popular on the summer calendar. The historic annual procession — a colourful, imaginative myriad of floats, dancers and costumed characters — weaved its way