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'Large' power cut leaves Island village without electricity
Dozens of homes in an Isle of Wight village are without electricity following a power cut. A total of 301 properties in and around Godshill have been hit by the outage. Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) said 26 postcode areas
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Hattrick hero Ji Nash shines as Newport extend unbeaten run
Newport extended their unbeaten run to eight games with a 5-1 home thrashing of Totton and Eling, in today's Isle of Wight football. The victory means Port have now won three on the trot and remain two points from the Wessex Division One play-off
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Missing Ventnor man located, police confirm
A man missing from Ventnor on the Isle of Wight has been located, police have confirmed. Earlier today, Hampshire and IW Constabulary appealed for the public's help in finding Ian Brownlow. Police said the 57-year-old was last seen on Albert
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We visited the Gallybagger Inn to find out more about this most unusual of pubs
Our new series is putting a spotlight on Isle of Wight pubs. Last time, we shined a light on The Solent Inn in Ryde. This time, we went to Chillerton to find out about The Gallybagger Inn, which doubles as a community centre. Run by the
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Isle of Wight sunniest place in the UK according to new rankings
The Isle of Wight has been recognised as having the most annual hours of sunshine out of all the counties in England. In The Telegraph's recent ranking of all 48 counties from best to worst, the Isle of Wight was singled out for its 1,875 hours
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'Violent' abuser jailed for assaulting partner and strangling her dog
An Isle of Wight man has been jailed for more than two years for seriously assaulting his partner and throttling her dog. Keith Harrison, of Sandown Bay Holiday Park, Yaverland, admitted causing actual bodily harm, and inflicting unnecessary suffering
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Eastenders star coming to Island attraction for new event
Actor Shaun Williamson, perhaps best known for playing Barry Evans in Eastenders, is among the acts announced for a new event coming to a popular Isle of Wight attraction. The former soap star is bringing his hit show Barrioke to Robin Hill for
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Car crashes into hedge on main Island road
A car crashed into a hedge on a main road into Bembridge on the Isle of Wight this afternoon (Saturday). The collision occurred on Embankment Road, near St Helens, and police were called to the incident. One vehicle, a Nissan Micra, was involved
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'Extreme' concerns for welfare of man missing from Ventnor
An appeal has been launched to find a man missing from Ventnor on the Isle of Wight. Scroll down for update Ian Brownlow, 57, was last seen on Albert Road at 3am this morning (Saturday, November 16). Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary
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Human bone discovery leads to police search of coastline
The discovery of a human bone along a stretch of coastline on the Isle of Wight has led to searches from police and coastguard teams. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, alongside HM Coastguard, scoured the shoreline at King's Quay, between
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Here's why and when the floating bridge will be off again
The Isle of Wight's floating bridge is to be pulled from service again next week. The troubled vessel, which operates between Cowes and East Cowes, is to undergo maintenance work on Wednesday (November 20). The Isle of Wight Council said the
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'Robust tactics' used to disperse 'large' group of youths from park
A 'large' group of youths had to be dispersed from an Isle of Wight park after they were spotted by police 'drinking alcohol and using cannabis'. Officers PCSO Downing and PCSO Wheeler, from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, were on foot
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Concert review: Trio Concept at Freshwater Memorial Hall
Anyone in search of some much-needed rays of Italian sunshine to alleviate the November gloom on Saturday evening would have found it in abundance at Freshwater Memorial Hall when Trio Concept (formerly known as Trio Chagall) arrived to play at this
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Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court round up of cases
HERE is a round up of some of the cases heard at the Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court, for the week commencing November 4, 2024. Kevin Budd, 63, of Dolcroft Road, Rookley. Speeding. Costs £60, surcharge £32, fine £80, driving record endorsed
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Island historian's new book shines light on County Press editor Vectensis
For over 50 years Isle of Wight County Press editor Walter Sibbick wrote weekly column, An Islander's Notes, under the pen name Vectensis. The column began in 1921 and ran across more than 2,000 editions, ending in 1973. Island historian and
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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 many roadworks and associated closures: LAKE: Lake Hill will close during utility works, between its
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Beautiful modern coastal home with six acre plot up for sale
A stunning coastal Isle of Wight home with six acres of land and great views of the Solent is up for sale. Greenwood House, in Cranmore, is on the market through agents Spence Willard with a guide price of £1,499,000. The modern property is
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No jail for man who grabbed at woman's genitals at bus stop
AN ISLE of Wight man who grabbed at a woman’s genitals after disembarking a bus in Sandown has been spared jail. Anthony Ayres, of Atherley Road, Shanklin, appeared before a judge at the Isle of Wight Crown Court on Thursday, November 14. The
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Exciting festivities at Day of Christmas returns to Newport TODAY
The popular Day of Christmas 2024 event will make a triumphant return on the Isle of Wight today (Saturday, November 16). The annual celebration, which was cancelled last year due to poor weather, promises a full day of holiday cheer in Newport
