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Yachtsmen, Vics and Port all drop points in our Wessex League round-up
All three of our Isle of Wight Wessex League sides were in action today (Saturday, October 12), as Cowes, Vics and Newport all dropped points. Scroll down to find today's football reports (Round-up order: Cowes, Vics and Newport). Christchurch
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Former Scotland first minister Alex Salmond dies aged 69
Scotland's former First Minister Alex Salmond has died at the age of 69. The current Alba Party leader served as First Minister of Scotland from 2007 to 2014 and was leader of the Scottish National Party on two occasions, from 1990 to 2000 and
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Reports of armed police after 'isolated incident' at popular holiday park
A popular Isle of Wight holiday park says it is working to support police following an incident that reportedly involved armed officers. UPDATE: Man in his 20s found dead after emergency response to holiday park Emergency teams descended
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Distinguished Gentleman's Drive raises funds and fun for charity
An Isle of Wight classic car event raised thousands of pounds for a men's mental health and cancer charity. The Isle of Wight Distinguished Gentleman's Drive took place on September 29 in sync with hundreds of the same events worldwide. Over
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'Short-tempered' East Cowes woman threatened to punch her carers in the face
An Isle of Wight woman threatened to punch her carers in the face after feeling ‘short-tempered' and 'stalked'. Sarah Killingback, of Upper Yarborough Road in East Cowes, attended the IW Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, October 1. The 47-year-old
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Distinctive former Isle of Wight restaurant set for November auction
A DISTINCTIVE former restaurant in an Isle of Wight seaside town is going under the hammer next month. The building, the former Thai Mukda restaurant, with living accommodation, at 59 High Street, Shanklin, will be auctioned by Clive Emson Auctioneers
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Isle of Wight Book Awards 2024 winners announced
An author has won an award for her debut novel at a book awards event. The Isle of Wight Book Awards, which have been running for three years, were held at the Island Sailing Club in Cowes on October 1. Judges included Hunter Davies, Alan Titchmarsh
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TV's Shooting Stars funny man Angelos Epithemiou to headline live comedy show in Ryde
RENOWNED UK comedian Angelos Epithemiou is set to perform at Ballyrags Comedy Club on the Isle of Wight. The comedian, known for his appearances on Shooting Stars, BBC1, ITV1 and The Angelos Epithemiou Show, will be headlining the event at FuBar
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Woman dies after falling overboard from Southampton-bound cruise ship
A woman has died after falling overboard from a cruise ship on its way to Southampton. Emergency teams, including French search and rescue and Channel Island Air Search, rushed to the scene after reports that a woman had fallen overboard from MSC
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Morrisons petrol stations to close for four days ahead of takeover
Two Isle of Wight petrol stations will close for four days, starting tomorrow afternoon (Sunday, October 13), as part of a ‘changeover’ period with new owners moving in. UPDATE: Morrisons petrol stations closed for four-day 'changeover' for
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Police update as man charged following serious incident in Binstead
Police have released an update following a serious incident at a house on the Isle of Wight on Thursday (October 10). As previously reported, Hampshire and IW Constabulary received reports of an assault at an address on Jellicoe Road in Binstead
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Two men arrested after serious incident at house in Binstead
Two men have been arrested following a serious incident at a house on the Isle of Wight. LATEST: Police update as man charged following serious incident in Binstead Hampshire and IW Constabulary received a report of an assault at an address
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Round up of Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court cases
HERE is a round up of some of the cases heard at the Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court, for the week commencing September 30, 2024. Matthew George, 48, of High Street, Ryde. Used a handheld mobile device while driving. Fine £146, costs £85
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Community Interest Company formed to support local services
A Community Interest Company has been formed to support local services on the Isle of Wight. The Freshwater, Yarmouth, and Totland CIC was established following discussions with national and local bodies over the past 11 weeks. It comes in
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National Trust unveils fully completed new facilities at popular Isle of Wight beach
A PROJECT to improve visitor facilities at a popular Isle of Wight seaside beauty spot has been fully completed by the National Trust after months of work. The work done at Compton Bay — part of a broader investment in the area — including the
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Find out which roads are being closed near you next week
WHEN you are out and about around the Isle of Wight this coming week, be sure to know which roadworks to avoid. Here is a list of some of the roadworks and associated closures: CALBOURNE: Lynch Lane will close during carriageway repair works
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Island-born Leigh key part of British team seeking historic Americas Cup victory
WITH Great Britain and New Zealand facing off for the 37th Americas Cup, a little known Isle of Wight sailor and Olympian is poised to etch his name into the local, British and global sailing history books. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO Island-born
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Three year ban for driver caught drink and drug driving eight days apart
An Isle of Wight driver has been banned from the roads for more than three years after he was caught drink and drug driving just eight days apart. Milo Gayle, of Wootton High Street, attended the IW Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, October 1, and
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Historic church on Island to launch smartphone tour guide TODAY
A HISTORIC church on the Isle of Wight will be showing just how 21st century it is by launching a new interactive tour guide — the first of its kind on the Island. St Mary-the-Virgin Church in Brading will unveil the guide, which can be downloaded
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Matt and Cat "blown-away" by new cafe in heart of village
We visited the Isle of Wight’s Calon Cafe and Bistro, in Brighstone, on a day when the two-course lunch special menu was in season; an utter bargain for £16. We were lucky to get a table, as this was a clearly popular offering. Our giant cheesy
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St Helens Victorian villa with wonderful sea views up for sale
An Isle of Wight Victorian villa with stunning sea views is up for sale. The property, in St Helens, is on the market through agents Fine & Country with a guide price of £1,500,000. Located on the beach front of The Duver, and occupying a large
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Author's book imagines Island as 'futuristic haven'
An Isle of Wight author's new book exploring AI and social robots in senior care is being launched. The Laughing Robot by Julia Ross will be released on Friday, October 18, at Medina Bookshop in Cowes. The book imagines the Isle of Wight as
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New play described as 'comedy in thick fog' to premiere at Apollo Theatre
A new play, described as "a comedy in thick fog," is set to premiere at Newport's Apollo Theatre. Sheila's Island, by Tim Firth, will open on October 25 and run until November 2, excluding Sunday and Monday. The play is set on Bonfire Night
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A look back at quirky Island stories and cases from the 1920s
In some ways the 1920s weren’t all that different to today. If you had money 100 years ago you might well have owned a car, a phone, a fridge, a radio to listen to the BBC, and you could even have gone on holiday by air. That’s not all we had
