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Multiple Red Funnel sailings cancelled following ferry technical issue
Multiple Red Funnel Isle of Wight ferry sailings have been cancelled today (Thursday, August 1) following a 'technical issue'. UPDATE: Major disruption after further Red Funnel cancellations and three hour delays The cross-Solent operator has
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Pupils at Medina House school 'dress to impress' at prom evening PHOTOS
Pupils and parents at Medina House school on the Isle of Wight dressed to impress at their prom evening treat. It was the first time Medina House School in Newport hosted a 'formal' prom, which included a disco, sit-down meal and presentation.
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"I smoke pot, get over it!" Woman fined after refusing easy way out of court
An Isle of Wight woman refused the chance to have her drug charge dropped and told magistrates, “I smoke pot, get over it!” Anna Beardsmore, of Royal Exchange, Newport, attended the Isle of Wight Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, July 9, and pleaded
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Pensioner denies exposing his genitals to woman in East Cowes
An Isle of Wight man denies exposing his genitals to a woman in East Cowes last October. Henry Rann, of Kings Road, East Cowes, attended the Isle of Wight Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, July 9, and pleaded not guilty to exposure. The 67-year-old
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Christ the King students arrive in style at leavers' ball PHOTOS
Isle of Wight sixth form students celebrated the end of A-level exams and their time at school, at their leavers' ball. Over 90 year 13 students attended the Christ the King College leavers' ball at Landguard Manor on Thursday, June 27. The
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Southampton man denies drink driving in Isle of Wight Festival car park
A Southampton man will appear before a district judge accused of drink driving in the Isle of Wight Festival car park. Nicholas Gabriel, of Knowlton Close, Bursledon, Southampton, attended the Isle of Wight Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, July 9
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Drug driver at McDonald's drive thru was more than four times limit
AN Isle of Wight man was caught drug driving a BMW while more than four times the cannabis limit, after a police officer who had once cautioned him recognised him at a McDonald's drive thru. Craig Leahy, of Manna Road, Bembridge, admitted drug
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Island's first whisky distillery aims to "shake up" English market with debut tipple
THE Isle of Wight’s first whisky brand — Wight Whisky — has launched its first product. As the Island's first independent whisky distillery, Wight Whisky says it is "on a mission to shake up the world of English whisky". The mission starts
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Isle of Wight Scouts among 8,000 participants at international jamboree
Isle of Wight Scouts are among 8,000 others participating in the Essex International Jamboree at Boyton Cross. The scouts, aged between ten and 17, along with 14 adult volunteers, set off from East Cowes on Saturday, July 27. They arrived at
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Ventnor man overtook police at almost twice the speed limit through village
A Ventnor motorcyclist must pay a hefty fine after overtaking a police car and travelling almost twice the speed limit through an Isle of Wight village. Daniel Knights, of Castle Close, Ventnor, attended the Isle of Wight Magistrates’ Court on
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Former Premier League star keeper to run goalkeeping camp on Island
ONE OF Europe's top stoppers will be returning to the Isle of Wight with his academy staff to offer budding young goalkeepers a day of specialised coaching. Former Premier League goalkeeper Asmir Begovic, will be bringing all his goalkeeping experience
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Matt a master on mountain run but Swiss miss for podium place
FOLLOWING his impressive third place finish in the London 10km, Ryde Harriers athlete Matt Sharp claimed an excellent fifth in the gruelling Davos X Mountain Marathon in Switzerland. The challenging race, which covers a distance of 42.70km, including
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Island flight was a dream come true for Eric, 92
A 92-year-old Island man had the chance to fly in a light aircraft as part of his care home’s new initiative to make dreams come true. Eric made the short trip from Springfield Nursing Home in Shanklin to Sandown Airport, where local pilot, Jim
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Arrest warrant out on man accused of failing to comply with police drink-drive test
AN ARREST warrant has been issued by an Isle of Wight court on a Peugeot driver accused of a drink-drive related offence. Charles Tom, of St Johns Wood Road, Ryde, was due to face charges of failing to provide a specimen for analysis (vehicle driver
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What happened to the breeze on Day 4 of Cowes Week?
ON AN incredibly hot Day 4 of Cowes Week, a breeze failed to materialise, forcing racing for all classes to be abandoned. The short series for both J/70s and SB20s that took place over the first four days of the Regatta has now concluded, with
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Emergency response after BMW fire near Ryde town centre
Firefighters tackled a BMW fire in the centre of an Isle of Wight town this lunchtime (Wednesday, July 31). Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service were alerted to reports of a vehicle fire on George Street in Ryde. The County Press
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"Hungry and thirsty" thief stole sandwiches and beer, Island court told
A PENNILESS Isle of Wight man who stole sandwiches and beer because he was "hungry and thirsty", will be sentenced next month. Terence Perkins, of Barton Road, Newport, admitted shoplifting goods from the Co-op, Sandown, worth £13, on June 30,
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Hovercraft passenger crossed Solent then got caught with cannabis
A HOVERCRAFT passenger was caught with cannabis by police not long after he reached the Isle of Wight, a court was told. Jay Clasper, of Lower Woodside Road, Wootton Bridge, admitted possession of cannabis on April 26, when he appeared at the Isle
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New owner for popular attraction Robin Hill as sale confirmed
Popular Isle of Wight attraction Robin Hill has a new owner, nine months after going up for sale. Lee Priddle, who runs AMP Hire Ltd, has told the County Press he has completed the purchase of the site. A spokesperson for Vectis Ventures, which
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Bob Seely needs to reflect on how he lost such huge majority on Isle of Wight
Hans Bromwich, Cowes: Did Labour win the election last week, or had voters simply reached the end of their tether with the Tories? Perhaps the answer is a bit of both. Reform UK undoubtedly took a fair slice of the traditional Conservative
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Police hunt for flasher who committed sex act at Island beauty spot
POLICE has put out an appeal for information after a flasher was seen at a popular Isle of Wight beauty spot. At around 8.30am yesterday (Tuesday, July 30), a woman in her 20s was walking along a footpath at Tennyson Down, towards Green Lane, when
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Pensioner who flouted terms of Sex Offenders' Register to be sentenced next month
A CONVICTED paedophile pensioner due to be sentenced for flouting the terms of the Sex Offenders' Register by not registering his bank card, will have to reappear next month after a probation report on him was not produced for his hearing. Peter
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Another road ban for Island driver who drove BMW erratically
An Isle of Wight drink driver who was banned from the roads in 2019 for 'one of the highest readings' magistrates had ever seen has been banned from the road again — this time for being more than three times the limit. Appearing before magistrates
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One star food hygiene rating for Island pub in need of major improvement
A POPULAR Isle of Wight pub has been hit with a food hygiene rating of one, demanding major improvement, over cross-contamination and cleanliness concerns. On April 26, Environmental Health inspectors visited The Vine Inn on School Green Road,
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Unlicensed tattooist who marked child 'for life' goes before magistrates
An unlicensed Isle of Wight tattooist operating out of his own home has been sentenced for marking a 15-year-old child ‘for life’. Anthony Betts, of Newport Road, Lake, appeared before Isle of Wight magistrates on Tuesday, July 23. The 63-year-old
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Crash near Robin Hill causing traffic jam at Downend
POLICE were called to a road traffic collision on the Isle of Wight. Traffic has been brought to a standstill at Downend, following a crash near the Robin Hill Country Park roundabout, on the Briddlesford Road, sometime between 10.30am and 11am
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Life of beloved Dad's Army star brought to life in play being premiered at Quay Arts
A NEW play focused on the life and career of Arnold Ridley, the actor who played the doddery, conscientious objector Pte Godfrey in hit 70s BBC television comedy Dad's Army, will be making its premiere on the Isle of Wight next week. Award winning
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Mystery as alcohol worth hundreds dumped outside shop
Alcohol worth hundreds of pounds has been dumped in an Isle of Wight town centre. Islander Alan Henning found a bag full of whiskey, some with security tags still on, left outside the Card Factory, Newport this morning (Wednesday). Glass bottles
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HMS Queen Elizabeth exchanges gun salute off the Island VIDEO/PHOTOS
Hoards of people lined an Isle of Wight seafront to watch Britain’s flagship HMS Queen Elizabeth exchange gun salutes off Cowes yesterday (Tuesday). Scroll up for photos and down for videos The 65,000-tonne aircraft carrier was sailing past
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Anger and upset over "ridiculous" drone trial and car park closure
"Angry" residents of Cowes on the Isle of Wight have labelled the closure of a car park for a six month drone trial a "disgrace", and claim they have not been consulted on the plans. But the Isle of Wight Council insists all proper procedures have
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Entertainment and events at Cowes Week 2024 ‘Youth Day’ on Wednesday
With midweek upon us and the last day of July, there is still much to look forward to at Cowes Week 2024! Today (Wednesday, July 31), Cowes Week focuses on the next generation of sailors, with its Youth Day. Take a look at what to expect at
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Freshwater man denies attempting to engage in sexual activity with 12-year-old
An Isle of Wight man has denied a string of child sex offences, including attempting to engage in sexual activity with a 12-year-old. Daryl Lyon, of Golden Ridge, Freshwater, attended the Isle of Wight Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, July 23.
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Council's redundant laptops support IT education for the underprivileged
Redundant Isle of Wight Council laptops are being refurbished for use in some of the world's poorest communities. The council partnered with The Turing Trust charity late last year to provide computers for rural schools and academic institutions
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