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'Runaway' driver arrested after Ford Transit crashes into tree
A driver has been arrested after crashing into a tree and then fleeing from the scene on foot, police on the Isle of Wight have said. A collision near Lynnbottom Tip resulted in the closure of Briddlesford Road this evening (Thursday), as previously
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Crash near Island tip closes main road
10:24pm A man is in custody following tonight's crash. More here: 'Runaway' driver arrested after Ford Transit crashes
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Take a sneak peek inside new Premier store ahead of grand opening
A new Premier convenience store is opening in an empty Isle of Wight retail space tomorrow (Friday, August 2). The County Press has had a sneak peek inside! (see photos in the gallery above) Opening opposite Gunville Methodist Church, the shop
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Isle of Wight named as top UK summer staycation destination for couples
WHEN it comes to summer staycation holidays for couples in the UK, the Isle of Wight is top of the league, according to a new study. GO Outdoors has named Island the UK's best place as a couples holiday destination — scoring 9.67 out of 10 across
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Man caught on CCTV during 'unsophisticated' and 'obvious' vape shop theft
An Isle of Wight man must pay compensation after his ‘unsophisticated’ and ‘obvious’ vape shop theft was caught clearly on CCTV. Matthew Lewendon, of no fixed abode, attended the Isle of Wight Magistrates’ Court on Friday, July 23. The 53-year-old
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Island heritage group to celebrate past and present businesses with exhibition
An Isle of Wight heritage group will celebrate past and present local businesses at its themed Summer Exhibition next weekend. The theme of Bembridge Heritage’s Summer Exhibition will be the celebration of the variety of shops, hotels, cafes and
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Seaside summer regatta is back next week at new beach venue
THE Isle of Wight's summer season of fun continues next week with the ever-popular Shanklin Regatta, which will be held at a new location for 2024. This year's free event will be held at Hope Beach, at the bottom of Hope Hill, from 10am on Thursday
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Major disruption after more ferry cancellations and four-hour-long delays
Issues with two Isle of Wight Red Funnel ferries have led to cancellations and at least three-hour-long delays on cross-Solent travel today (Thursday, August 1). As previously reported by the County Press, Red Funnel announced last night that eight
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Ex Police Federation chair and Islander faces gross misconduct hearing
A former police officer from the Isle of Wight will face a panel hearing after multiple allegations of gross misconduct. John Apter, the former chairman of the Police Federation of England and Wales was suspended from his role in the federation
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Royal Navy helicopter display team to perform over Isle of Wight today
The Royal Navy Black Cats display team are the latest exciting addition to the Isle of Wight Cowes Week line-up this evening (Thursday, August 1). The award-winning display team will grace the skies for a performance over Cowes Week at 6pm, with
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Have you seen this man? Police release CCTV images of village thefts suspect
POLICE have released CCTV footage of a man they believe is connected to thefts from an Isle of Wight village business. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is appealing for information and for people to come forward to identify a suspect connected
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"Shock" as town centre shop and Post Office announces closure
An Isle of Wight town centre convenience shop and Post Office is to close its doors later this month (August). Central Stores, on Well Road, East Cowes is ceasing trading and shutting permanently, it has been confirmed. The closure also means
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New Robin Hill owner reveals major plans for Island attraction
The new owner of Isle of Wight attraction Robin Hill has revealed he intends to turn the site into more of an "adventure park" and told the County Press he bought it because he wants to "give something back to locals". Lee Priddle, an Islander,
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Gym group to tackle 60,000 burpees on Appley Beach for charity
An Isle of Wight gym group will take an extraordinary challenge this Saturday (August 3) – completing 60,000 burpees on Appley Beach! Around 70 members of CrossFit Incursion will push themselves to the limit to raise over £1,000 for Mountbatten
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Golden boys make Island rowing club proud with national medal haul
SHANKLIN-Sandown Rowing club has returned to the Isle of Wight from the British Rowing Championships in Nottingham with three golds and a bronze medal. The competition took place at the National Watersports Centre, where nine young athletes from
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Board a British Navy vessel at Cowes Week ‘Royal Navy Day’ on Thursday
Cowes Week 2024's end draws ever closer, but there is still much to enjoy at Royal Navy Day today (Thursday, August 1). Across Cowes there are events, entertainment and live music, with the chance to board a British Navy vessel at Trinity Landing
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Popular pub reopens under new management after ten month closure
A popular Isle of Wight pub, with its origins dating back some 600 years, will reopen under under new management, after closing ten months ago. The Sun Inn, found in Hulverstone between Brook and Brighstone, reopens today (Thursday) at midday.
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Violent man hurled scissors and spat at police
A MAN who violently attacked four police officers — hurling scissors and spitting at two of them — learned his fate when he appeared at an Isle of Wight court to be sentenced. Todd James Creighton, of Furrlongs, Newport, admitted to four counts
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Tango strikes gold at fiercely competitive local sailing competition
The Island Sailing Club held a highly competitive weekend event marked by varying wind conditions. From southwest breezes clocking between about seven to ten knots on the Saturday, to a lighter northwestern wind of around five knots the following
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Win weekend tickets to the final Jack Up Summer Party
The Isle of Wight County Press and Jack Up Events have teamed up to give away four pairs of adult weekend tickets for this year’s Jack Up Summer Party! The two-day extravaganza takes place on August 10 and August 11, at Retro Staycations in Ryde
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Champagne start to Cowes Week but no breeze on Tuesday left sailors feeling flat
THERE were 'champagne' conditions for sailing out on The Solent for the opening day of Cowes Week 2024, but by the fourth day the lack of breeze left sailors feeling all the fizz had gone. The classic conditions helped create some stand-out performances
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Island trio make mark in one of world's pinnacle fell runs
A TEAM of Ryde Harriers athletes made their mark at the International Snowdon Fell Race in North Wales. Despite challenging weather conditions, which included rain, wind and mist above 2,000ft, the fell runners performed well. The Snowdon
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Record £85k raised at annual yacht club regatta
A record £85k has been raised at this year's Taittinger Royal Solent Yacht Club Regatta for charities Cure Parkinson’s and the Motor Neurone Disease Association. The weekend-long event, which took place from July 12 to 14, followed an exciting