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Sublime Newport start new season in style
The Isle of Wight’s Newport Football Club got their season off to a stellar start – hammering mainland opposition in their first fixture of the new season. NEWPORT 5, LYMINGTON TOWN 1 Welcoming Lymington Town to Beatrice Avenue, the Islanders
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Motorcyclist seriously injured in Military Road crash
A motorcyclist has suffered serious injuries following a crash on the Isle of Wight’s Military Road this afternoon (Wednesday). The incident involved a Toyota Aygo and a Honda motorbike, police have confirmed. Officers were called to the scene
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Crash on iconic Island road causing traffic disruption
EMERGENCY service teams are dealing with a crash on a main Isle of Wight route this afternoon (Wednesday) – one which is causing traffic disruption. UPDATE: A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital with serious injuries. Read more: Isle
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Newport football club to get season underway TONIGHT
Newport Football Club’s season gets underway on the Isle of Wight tonight (Wednesday). The Island outfit welcome Lymington Town to Beatrice Avenue for their first fixture of the new season. Kick off is at 7.45pm. Lymington come into the
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Ryde win close encounter and Ventnor seconds stay top
VENTNOR'S summer has been one of inconsistency so far, with their away form again letting them down again, this time away at struggling Andover, in Division 1 of the Southern Premier Cricket League on Saturday. The Islanders batted first, posting
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White-tailed eagle chicks born in wild for only second time in 240 years
Isle of Wight conservationists are celebrating a "significant milestone" after two white-tailed eagles released on the Island had chicks — only the second time in over 240 years the birds have bred in the wild in the England. Forestry England,
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Controversial Island to mainland drone trial temporarily delayed
A controversial drone trial from the Isle of Wight to the mainland has been delayed — but only by another week. It follows concerns from residents, who cited a lack of consultation and concerns over wildlife. The six-month trial had been due
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MAPPED: The 18 UK locations facing protests on Wednesday
Police forces across the UK are bracing for another day of unrest on Wednesday (August 7) with more than 30 potential protests planned in various locations across the country. Riots and protests have broken out in locations across the UK - including
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Man threatened to stab his own father in the neck with a knife
An Isle of Wight man who threatened to kill and stab his own father in the neck with a knife has been spared jail. Luke Connolly, of Cypress Road, Newport, appeared at the Isle of Wight Crown on Friday, August 2. At a previous hearing, he admitted
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Empty spaces on ferry made us feel even more "ripped off"
Den Clare, Shanklin: I have a little story to tell, which left Elaine and I disgusted with Red Funnel. It begins with Elaine's booking to deliver a wedding in the beautiful manor house, Somerley Estate, in Ringwood. The booking, made many
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Celebratory family holiday planned for diamond wedding couple
A couple who celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary this week are looking forward to being whisked away to Torquay for a holiday with their family. Island born Don Hunt (son of Muriel and Ron of Newport) and Sybil Bradley (daughter of Nellie
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Sea swimmers celebrate after qualifying to become coaches
Three regulars of Swim the Wight have earned their STA open water swimming coach qualification. Isle of Wight residents Wendy De Vallancey, Stefanie Oliphant, and Christina Conroy each decided earlier this year to tackle the STA level 2 open water
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Summer carnival season continues with Shanklin's main procession TODAY
Shanklin's main carnival returns this evening (Wednesday, August 7) after last year's event was cancelled due to poor weather. The Island town promises an evening of excitement and enjoyment for the whole family, with loads of floats, dancers and