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Recommendation for 'opened up' Council Tax Support approved
A recommendation for an "opened up" Local Council Tax Support (LCTS) scheme was approved by the Isle of Wight Council's cabinet yesterday. The body, which is responsible for most of the council's business, voted unanimously in favour of deputy
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Popular Island attraction to hold Wizard Week in half term
A popular Isle of Wight destination will hold a family Halloween event during October half term. The Isle of Wight Steam Railway in Havenstreet is holding Wizard Week from Saturday October 26 to Saturday November 1. Steam trains will run every
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Unique Island food event invites diners to 'pay what you want'
A popular Isle of Wight food events company is launching a new ‘pay what you want’ event in Cowes next month. Diners will be able to enjoy an evening of culinary delights without a fixed price tag at Eat Street Table at Medina Court on November
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Freshwater dental staff overwhelmed and many left 'in tears'
Staff at Freshwater's Avenue Road dental practice have been overwhelmed by calls with many being left "in tears", a dentistry campaigner has said. Activist Ieuan Jehu has told of how last Friday, staff at the recently saved NHS dentist were "unable
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Rate of affordable housing built 'not good enough' says councillor
An Isle of Wight councillor has slammed the fact that only 7.3 per cent of housing created across the Island last year could be classed as affordable. At a Corporate Scrutiny Committee in Newport on Tuesday, Cllr Paul Fuller said the situation,
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Shanklin hotel hosting fundraising event for young boy diagnosed with leukaemia
A FUNDRAISER has been launched for a young Isle of Wight boy diagnosed with leukaemia just days before his tenth birthday. An event is planned at the Brunswick Hotel, in Shanklin, to support Jackson Park, who studies at St Blasius and celebrated
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Island seaside town 'one of the most affordable' places to raise family in UK
An Isle of Wight seaside town has been recognised as one of the most affordable places to raise a family in the UK, according to a new list. The popular resort town of Sandown placed 14th in the list, compiled by the Daily Mail with insights from
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Careless driver slammed into elderly cyclist causing life changing injuries
A CARELESS Isle of Wight motorist slammed into an elderly cyclist on a busy Newport roundabout, causing life-changing injuries. Sandra Blake, of Garden Way, Newport, appeared before Isle of Wight magistrates on Tuesday, October 8. The 59-year-old
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Man denies punching stranger in the face in alleged unprovoked attack
A Ryde man denies punching a stranger in the face in an alleged unprovoked attack outside an Isle of Wight hotel. Jack Taylor, of The Strand in Ryde, attended the IW Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, October 1, and faced a single charge of assault
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Row over councillor's motion to spend £600 on a chain of office
An Isle of Wight man has rebuked a Newport and Carisbrooke Community Council motion for a £600 chain of office bill as "quite offensive" amid a cost-of-living crisis. The attendee, who chose to be anonymous at the community council's Full Council
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Drug-driver caught by police 'driving slowly' up dual-carriageway in early hours
An Isle of Wight drug driver earned the suspicion of police after he was spotted ‘driving slowly’ up Newport’s dual-carriageway in the early hours. Burhan Erkeles, of Newport High Street, attended the IW Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, October 1
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'Trapped' travellers row takes another twist after tow threat
The majority of travellers who say they were 'unfairly trapped' in an Isle of Wight car park have now left, after the company which claims to own the land threatened to have their vehicles towed. The few that remain at Bembridge Point have been
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Controversial school proposals to come under County Hall spotlight
School planning proposals which could lead to the closure of six Isle of Wight primary schools will come under the spotlight at County Hall next week. Members of the policy and scrutiny committee for children's services, education and skills will
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Northern Lights over the Isle of Wight PHOTOS
The Northern Lights, aurora borealis, were visible over the Isle of Wight last night (Thursday October 10). The phenomenon was visible across the Island last night with residents staying up to catch a glimpse of the rare sighting. The aurora
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Island pub chef talks local ingredients and career in the Army
At the County Press, we are shining the spotlight on Isle of Wight chefs and finding out all about their kitchens, dishes and inspirations. Last time, we spoke to Matt Egan, who told us he loves to make ham and cheese toasties with cheese and onion
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Isle of Wight Council asks for £10 million from government to meet funding challenges
THE Isle of Wight Council is calling on the new Labour government to increase its funding by £6 million this year. Council leader, Cllr Phil Jordan, wrote to Angela Rayner, the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, urging
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Solent-bound cruise ships sailing past the Isle of Wight this week
A wealth of cruise ships are set to pass through the Solent this week, with many visible from the Isle of Wight. Here's a list of arrival and departure times – for eagle eyed snappers and ship enthusiasts keen to spot the vessels on route.
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Elderly residents at Island care home 'at risk of harm', damning report finds
'Falling standards' in care at an Isle of Wight residential home left elderly residents 'at risk of harm', a damning report from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has found. Blackwater Mill, on the outskirts of Newport, has been placed in special
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Isle of Wight weather forecast for the weekend ahead
A cloudy weekend ahead has been forecast by the Isle of Wight Met Service. Today (Friday), we should see a bright, fresh day with sunny spells, and occasional areas of cloud moving through. Expected temperatures between 11 and 12°C, with light
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Petition to oppose "unfair" hike in parking charges for hospital staff
A petition has been launched in opposition to "unfair" increases in parking costs for staff at the Isle of Wight's hospital. As previously reported by the County Press, new charges at St Mary's Hospital mean the yearly cost of a parking permit
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"Ridiculous suggestion" Gilbert and Sullivan's The Mikado is "dated and offensive"
Janice Young, Freshwater: Your theatre reviewer, Joe Plumb, attending a performance in Bembridge of The Mikado, suggests that Gilbert and Sullivan's operetta is "dated, offensive" and should be "consigned to the history books". Without wishing
