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Police appeal as dangerous Citroen pursuit sees driver crash and flee on foot
ISLE of Wight police are appealing for witnesses following a pursuit in Newport earlier today (Sunday) which saw multiple vehicles damaged and the driver flee the scene on foot. At around 11.30am, on Fairlee Road, officers spotted a red Citroen
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Entertainment, stalls and horticulture draw the crowds for Chale Show PHOTOS
Giant marquees showing prize exhibits of horticulture are among the main draws of Chale Show, and this year was no exception. Arts, crafts, vegetables, fruit and flowers take pride of place during the two-day show, which took place today (Sunday
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Tribute to "formidable" Bembridge resident who has died aged 98
A well-known member of the Island community and former owner of a leading motor trader, has died at the age of 98. Pamela Watson-Lee died on June 24, two days shy of her 99th birthday. A respected Bembridge resident, Pam moved to the Island
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Island man caught in town centre with weapons claimed he used them on chicken farm
CLAIMS by an Isle of Wight man the tiny knife he was in possession of was used on his dad's chicken farm for opening packages, saved him from immediate imprisonment. Leon Paul Carr, of Mitchell Avenue, Ventnor, admitted possessing a knife in Newport
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Plastic Mermaids going for big sound for their only Isle of Wight gig this year
Over the past few years, there’s been a growing connection between the worlds of pop and classical music with beloved festival headliners such as Florence Welsh headlining the BBC Proms, backed by the James Buckley Orchestra for an original interpretation
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One of the 'Freshwater Five' cocaine smugglers stalked ex-partner for six weeks
A member of the ‘Freshwater Five’, jailed for 18 years in 2011 for his part in the smuggling of cocaine worth £53m into the UK, has been sentenced for stalking his ex-girlfriend. Daniel Payne, of Kings Road, East Cowes, attended the Isle of Wight
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Apollo Theatre performance of Bedroom Farce returns for second showing
The Apollo Theatre in Newport will host a second run of the production Bedroom Farce by Alan Ayckbourn, following positive reception earlier this year. The County Press gave it a glowing review - and you can read it by clicking here The play
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In this week in the Isle of Wight County Press from days gone by
The Isle of Wight County Press has been bringing Islanders the news since 1884. We've delved into our archives. 125 years ago, in August 1899: A mirage of the Island could be seen from Hayling Island. The heat combined with an exceptionally
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Island band Wet Leg headline Truck Festival 2024 PHOTOS
Award-winning Isle of Wight band, Wet Leg, played their first UK festival headline set last weekend. Just two months ago, the Islanders played to 80,000 people in Paris, alongside superstar Harry Styles. And off the back of two Grammys, and
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Top police chief under fire for saying protestors are 'upholding British values'
Hampshire and the Isle of Wight's top police chief is under fire for saying protest groups are motivated by the need to “uphold British values”. Donna Jones, police and crime commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, said “arresting people
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Police chase in Newport sparks warning to Island motorists
ISLE of Wight motorists are warning of a "dangerous driver" being pursued by police in Newport this afternoon (Sunday). UPDATE: Police are now appealing for witnesses after the driver fled on foot. Read more: Police appeal as Citroen pursuit
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Victorian and Edwardian courtroom drama on the Island
Court reports in the County Press in Victorian and Edwardian times were most entertaining. All court cases were attended by a reporter who would keep a strict record of every word uttered, much of which would appear in that week’s paper. To
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Fruit and veg shop receives new name and upgrade in honour of late owner
An Isle of Wight business has opened a new facility and named it after one of its late owners. Owned by the Medway family, Godshill Orchards has sold fruit and products for generations at the orchard entrance on Hollow Lane. It was decided
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WightAID's latest donation round supports eight good causes
WightAID, a major benefactor to local charities, has made generous donations in its recent June round, providing eight organisations with a total of £16,584. On June 20, Northwood House Charitable Trust Company was awarded £8,844, which will be
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Woman struck pregnant ex partner in stomach and abused neighbour with disabilities
A 19-year-old from the Isle of Wight struck her former partner in the stomach while ten weeks pregnant and told her "I hope you and the baby die", a court has heard. Lorelei Fisher, of High Street, Shanklin appeared at the Isle of Wight Crown Court
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Two burglars spared jail after 'well-planned' Co-op raid
Two Southampton men have been spared immediate prison sentences for their roles in the well-planned burglary of an Isle of Wight convenience store. Billy Craig Connis, 33, of Bernard Street, and Thomas Weller, 38, of Mousehole Lane, attended the
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Isle of Wight youths to benefit from new performing arts group
Tide Nor Time Players CIC has joined forces with Carisbrooke Castle Museum and the Isle of Wight Council to set up a young people's performing arts group. Targeting individuals aged 13 to 19, it aims to create an inclusive performing arts community
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Hovertravel crafts exciting new fashion line with Offkuttt
Rubber from Hovertravel's hovercraft skirts is being transformed into designer accessories by Isle of Wight crafter, OffKuttt. OffKuttt has joined forces with Hovertravel to extend the HoverGreen range of souvenirs, repurposing the rubber into
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Helping provide homes for the Island's nesting swifts
Caroline Dudley, IW Natural History and Archaeological Society: This month we are looking at swifts. Some later-nesting swifts will still have young in August but others will have finished breeding during the second half of July and headed
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From couture to coffee: a history of shops in Cowes
Stroll along the High Street in Cowes and you are walking through the story of so many businesses and the people that ran them. Cowes still has several iconic family businesses. Some - such as Beken, Benzie and Pascall Atkey - are well known off