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Former One Direction star Liam Payne found dead aged 31
Former One Direction star Liam Payne has been found dead at the age of 31, according to reports. According to the Associated Press, local officials in the Argentine capital of Buenos Aires said Payne is understood to have died in a fall at a hotel
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Drugs and weapons seized in police raid at property in Ryde
Drugs and weapons have been seized by police following a raid at a property of the Isle of Wight today (Wednesday, October 16). Officers from Hampshire and IW Constabulary executed an warrant at an address on Ashey Road in the Swanmore area of
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Island show with football legend Paul Merson POSTPONED after Strictly success
An exclusive Isle of Wight show featuring Paul Merson has been postponed due to the ex-footballer’s commitments in BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing. UPDATE: The show has been rescheduled to January 6, 2025 (see video below). ‘An Evening with Paul
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Woman named after fatal fall from cruise ship on way to Southampton
A woman has been named after falling overboard to her death on a cruise ship that was on the way to Southampton Jessica Andrea Gómez Granda, a 28-year-old woman from Colombia, has been named by the Colombian consulate in London. The 28-year-old
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Railing damaged after Volkswagen collision at Cowes roundabout
A railing has been damaged following a single-vehicle collision at an Isle of Wight roundabout this afternoon (Wednesday, October 16). Hampshire and IW Constabulary were alerted to reports of a crash on the outskirts of Cowes at around 1.50pm.
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Council leader admits authority forecast to overspend by 'around £5.7 million'
The leader of the Isle of Wight Council has admitted that the council is currently forecast to overspend by "around £5.7 million" this year. Councillor Phil Jordan told a cabinet meeting on Thursday (October 10) that "a lot" of budgetary "pressure
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Police update after alleged 'altercation' between four males in Newport
Police have released an update following reports of an alleged 'altercation' involving four males on the Isle of Wight earlier this month. As previously reported by the County Press, Hampshire and IW Constabulary were called to St John's Road in
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Historic Shanklin summerhouse could be turned into home
A boarded up Shanklin summerhouse dating back to the 17th century could be turned into a home. Mr and Mrs Hook have applied to the Isle of Wight Council to convert Shanklin Manor's summerhouse, said to have been used as a meeting place by Jacobite
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Former ITV local news host to celebrate 60 years in broadcasting
Former ITV news host Fred Dinenage is set to celebrate 60 years in broadcasting with a special event. Fans can join him at Shanklin Theatre on Saturday, November 2. Fred, known for his work with Southern Television, TVS, and Meridian Broadcasting
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Bembridge-based Britten-Norman ramps up production of Islander plane
Isle of Wight aircraft manufacturer Britten-Norman is to ramp up the production of its iconic Islander aircraft after securing 'significant' investment. The company, the UK’s leading manufacturer of utility aircraft, based at Bembridge Airport,
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Driver found 'slumped' at wheel of parked car after drinking five beers
An Isle of Wight driver found 'slumped' over the wheel of his Toyota Yaris by police, after pulling over and falling asleep, has avoided losing his licence. Charlie Hendy, of Yarborough Close, Godshill, appeared at the Isle of Wight Magistrates
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CCTV captures "catastrophic" moment car crashes into motorcyclist
A carer driving to work ploughed into a motorcyclist at an accident blackspot on the Isle of Wight, seriously hurting him, because of a 'momentary lapse of concentration". Scroll down to see CCTV footage of the crash Hazel Stanton, of Alfred
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Council Pension Fund assets moving in a 'positive direction'
The Isle of Wight Council Pension Fund's assets have been moving in a "positive direction" despite "quite challenging" economic conditions. Investment assets rose in value by 10.6 per cent or £72.3 million in the financial year 2023/4, according
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Isle of Wight properties set to go under the hammer at auction next month
SEVERAL properties on the Isle of Wight — including houses, blocks of flats, and commercial premises — are set to go under the hammer next month. These properties are among 170 lots listed across southern England, Yorkshire, and Scotland by Clive
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Ventnor in cruise control against Christchurch
VENTNOR gave their fans a dominant display to defeat a tough Christchurch side at Watcombe Bottom on Saturday. VENTNOR 36, CHRISTCHURCH 3 Despite the absence of several first-team regulars, Ventnor set a strong foundation with Lewis Jones,
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Hurricanes taste defeat for first time as seconds run riot
THE Hurricanes suffered their first defeat of the season on Saturday, losing at home to Basingstoke. HURRICANES 32, BASINGSTOKE 43 The visitors, who beat Sandown and Shanklin last season, scored twice early on, putting them in control.
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Container ship runs aground off the Island
A 302-metre long cargo ship broke down on the Solent off the Isle of Wight yesterday (Tuesday). One Maneuver left Southampton Container Terminal at 3.20pm and was heading to Rotterdam, but is believed to have lost power off the coast of Calshot
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'Few politicians' are as brave as Council on schools, says national body
A national body has stepped into the possible school closures furore, saying "few politicians" are brave enough to go where the Isle of Wight Council is going. The Local Government Association (LGA), an organisation representing local authorities
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CCTV at road closure sites after rise in Island Roads abuse
A rise in verbal and physical abuse towards Island Roads staff has led to plans to install CCTV cameras at selected road closure sites across the Isle of Wight. The cameras will be used to help ensure closures are followed and on-site staff and
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Isle of Wight MP Joe Robertson launches Christmas card competition for children
Isle of Wight East MP Joe Robertson has launched a Christmas card design competition. The MP has invited all primary school age children across the constituency, including those home-educated, to take part. The competition was launched at Brading
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Isle of Wight RFC suffer disappointing loss in first away league outing
ISLE OF Wight Rugby Football Club (IWRFC) saw their first away game of the season end in disappointment at Millbrook. MILLBROOK 40, ISLE OF WIGHT 14 This Counties 2 Hampshire fixture was much closer than the final score suggests, with the
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"Critic’s role is to serve as a trusted friend for both audiences and theatre makers"
Lewis Wheeler, Newport: If bums on seats and selling tickets were the only arbiters of whether or not something should be staged then bears fighting in cages would still be top of the bill. Once again, a letter writer has attacked a theatre
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Chris Cleverley to perform at Medina Bookshop in Cowes
Emerging singer-songwriter Chris Cleverley is set to perform on the Isle of Wight for the first time. On Saturday, October 19, Cleverley will perform in the Medina Bookshop, Cowes, as part of his winter headline tour. Known for his innovative
