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Decision made over controversial village housing plan
The fate of a controversial Isle of Wight village housing development has been decided. Emotions ran high as Middleton - a 130 home scheme for greenfield land in Bembridge - went before planners tonight (Tuesday). Councillors voted to agree
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Fears over "dangerous" road and bus stop scupper leisure park plans
Major proposals for a new leisure and commercial park next to the Isle of Wight Airport have been refused. At a meeting of the council's planning committee, concerns were raised over "dangerous" access to and from the site, coming from Newport
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All aboard! School's mobile library bus to get upgraded
Children at St Helens Primary School will see their beloved mobile library upgraded, funded by Southern Vectis. The bus operator initially donated a bus for the school's innovative library project in 2017. The bus, filled with books, has been
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The latest food hygiene scores on the Island revealed
The scores are in — the latest batch of food hygiene ratings for Isle of Wight restaurants, cafes, takeaways and businesses have been revealed. Environmental health officers from the Isle of Wight Council have been busy in the last couple of months
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Days out to enjoy this summer on the Isle of Wight
Summer holidays on the Isle of Wight offers plenty of choice when it comes to activities, days out, and visits to park and beaches. Here we have rounded up just a few of the days out you and your family can enjoy this summer. Fancy a Victorian
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Island libraries launch summer reading challenge for young readers
Isle of Wight libraries are enticing young ones with this year's Summer Reading Challenge, entitled Marvellous Makers. Kicking off for the holidays, the challenge is open in all 11 Island and community libraries, facilitated by volunteers.
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Death notices and funeral announcements from the Isle of Wight County Press
The Isle of Wight County Press published 24 death notices last week. Every week, the 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 notice
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Action packed circus show features daring performances and plenty of fun
Talented new acts have joined Jay Miller's Circus for its 2024 summer season on the Isle of Wight. Prepare to be amazed, and set your sights high - literally - when you walk into the Big Top at the Racecourse Roundabout. Daredevil acts include
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Teenage paedophile caught with over 900 sex abuse images of children
A teenage Isle of Wight paedophile caught with over 900 child sex abuse images, which he was known to have distributed to other people, will be sentenced next month. Jamie O’Neil, of Culver Road, Shanklin, attended the Isle of Wight Magistrates
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LIVE as planners decide village housing plan and leisure park fate
8:54pm Full story as Middleton plans are approved. Read more: Decision made over controversial village housing plan
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Arrest after attempted alcohol theft and attack on worker on Red Funnel ferry
A man has been arrested after allegedly trying to steal alcohol on board a Red Funnel car ferry and attacking a member of staff. Picture by Friendly Cabs Police were called at 10.15am today (Tuesday) to the East Cowes Red Funnel car ferry terminal
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Man JAILED after holding knife to victim's throat in Newport robbery
A man has been jailed for more than four years after robbing another man at knifepoint in an Isle of Wight town centre. Harry White, of Holyrood Street in Newport, attended the Isle of Wight Crown Court today (Tuesday, July 30). The 23-year-old
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Sun, spectacle and tight finishes on day three at Cowes Week 2024
Racing kicked off dramatically yesterday (Monday, July 29), with the fastest yachts at the regatta starting close inshore and manoeuvring only a few boat lengths from the beach! Well powered up in the south-easterly breeze, the vessels headed
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Fundraiser launched for Island family after devastating suspected arson attack
A GoFundMe has been launched to help a family get back on their feet after a suspected arson attack at their home on the Isle of Wight. The fire, on Sherbourne Avenue in Binstead, ripped through the ground floor of Mandi Stafford’s family home
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Thunder and heavy rain weather warning updated for the Island
A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms on the Isle of Wight has been updated to include tomorrow (Wednesday, July 31). As previously reported by the County Press, the Met Office has issued a thunderstorm alert for Thursday – which remains in
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With all these road closures, could we scare tourists off any more?
Laurence Bridgeland, Brading: Could we scare tourists off any more? I live in Brading and work in Newport and am, generally, a very positive person but recently the road situation around Brading has been unbelievable. Four of the routes
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Leisure park and controversial village housing plans to be decided TONIGHT
A controversial village housing development and proposals for a major new Isle of Wight leisure park go before planners tonight (Tuesday). Topping the agenda for the Isle of Wight Council's planning committee, is Middleton - a 130 home scheme earmarked
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Here's why Red Funnel is cancelling several vehicle ferry services TODAY
THIS IS the first week of the school summer holidays and Red Funnel will be cancelling a number of sailings due to essential maintenance to one of its fleet today (Tuesday, July 30). Red Funnel is advising customers of a revised timetable on
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Woman caught stealing alcohol from Marks and Spencer to fund addiction
AN ISLE of Wight woman was caught stealing alcohol ‘to survive and fund her alcoholism’ after being stopped by police outside Marks and Spencer. Zoe Davies, of no fixed abode, appeared before Isle of Wight magistrates on Tuesday, July 23. The
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Opera evenings raise money to get children out on the water
Two nights of opera concerts at Barton Manor raised over £60,000 for Polly’s Fund, giving Island children fully funded places to try out water activities at UKSA. The concerts, which saw the return of renowned director of the Puccini Festival,
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Island cyclists well geared up for success at final series event
MORE than 150 cyclists on the Isle of Wight geared up for the final round of the Southern XC MTB Series at Cheverton Farm. Wightlink-Wight Mountain Cycle Race Team hosted the adrenaline-packed event, which lured competitors from as far afield as
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See what’s on at Cowes Week 2024 ‘Women’s Day’ on Tuesday
Cowes Week 2024 continues into day four, with every event since 2006 hosting a unique take on Women's Day on Tuesday (today (July 30). The day celebrates the contribution and achievement of women in sailing, recognising some of the major successes