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Serious incident in Branstone sees police cordon off property and garden
A SERIOUS incident in a quiet cul-de-sac on the Isle of Wight has seen police cordon off a property today (Tuesday). UPDATE: The discovery of a woman with a serious head injury is the reason why police have cordoned off the property. Read
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Charity wins battle to save 'hugely loved' activities centre Foxlease
Campaigners are celebrating victory in their 18-month battle to save a 65-acre activities centre faced with closure. A charity launched in a bid to buy the Foxlease facility near Lyndhurst in Hampshire and secure its future has successfully purchased
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Hovertravel sailings cancelled over technical issue
A technical issue has put paid to Hovertravel’s Isle of Wight sailings this evening (Tuesday). The service has been suspended for the remainder of the day. The next available crossing is at 6.15am tomorrow morning (Wednesday), the cross-Solent
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National building material chain to close Island store this month
A national building materials chain will close one of its Isle of Wight stores at the end of this month after making the ‘difficult but necessary decision’ to downscale some operations. With around 500 branches dotted across the country, Jewson
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Find out what is happening to Godshill's former Chocolate Island
A former popular Isle of Wight chocolate shop building could once again be used for retail purposes. Lesley Hall’s listed building consent and planning permission applications seek to retain the grade II listed Godshill cottage dating from 17th
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Win a real Christmas tree with Thompson's Garden Centre and the County Press!
The Isle of Wight County Press is delighted to have teamed up with Thompson's Garden Centre to give a real Christmas tree to one lucky reader. We have a 6ft-7ft Norway Spruce, worth around £50, to give to one reader - and it is sure to be the centrepiece
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Car boot sales with giant marquee get underway at Robin Hill
"Undercover" car boots under a giant marquee have got underway at popular Isle of Wight attraction Robin Hill. The car boots run on some Sunday mornings, with the next one taking place on November 24. Spaces need to be booked, and the booking
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Wightlink ferry terminal waiting room refurbished and open again
An Isle of Wight ferry company has refurbished one of its waiting rooms. Wightlink has installed new wooden benches and seating areas at its Fastcast terminal on Ryde Pier - and the room is now open for use by passengers. Scroll up and across
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Island dancers win big at burlesque competition finals
Isle of Wight dancers shone at the Burlesque Chair Dance finals in Blackpool. The best of burlesque competition took place on Saturday, November 16, at the Viva Centre. Isle of Wight dancers excelled, winning five out of six categories at the
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Death notices and funeral announcements in the Isle of Wight County Press
The Isle of Wight County Press published 18 death notices last week. Every week, the County Press publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have died. As well as appearing in print, our death notice
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No end in sight for Ventnor road closed after wall collapse
No end to the disruption is in sight for an Isle of Wight road which closed more than a year ago following the collapse of a wall. Bath Road, in Ventnor, was closed back in October 2023 after a section of private wall came tumbling down, blocking
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Two new flats coming to Isle of Wight town high street
A main road in an Isle of Wight seaside town will get two new flats following a council decision today. Mr M. Pennells of Pennells Developments Ltd gained prior approval to convert the first and second floors of 17 High Street in Shanklin into
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Severe weather warning for black ice issued for Island
A severe weather warning for black ice has been issued for the Isle of Wight this afternoon (Tuesday). The warning, from the IW Met Service, goes live at midnight tonight and runs until 9am tomorrow morning (Wednesday). Local forecaster, Jamie
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County Hall to vote on five-year plan for Isle of Wight National Landscape tomorrow
A key County Hall forum will tomorrow decide on whether to approve a five-year plan for the Isle of Wight's nationally important landscape. Full Council, a meeting of all 39 councillors, will vote on a 157-page management plan for the Island's
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Four cars involved and road blocked in Newport crash
A crash has blocked a road in Newport on the Isle of Wight. Three cars are involved in the collision on Holyrood Street: a BMW, a Ford and a Nissan. Police are in attendance. The road is currently closed to traffic. (Image: IWCP)
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Gritters prepare to be out for first winter run tonight
Gritters will be out on the Isle of Wight for the first time this winter tonight (Tuesday November 19) as temperatures are due to plummet. Island Roads will be undertaking their first gritting run of the year. Minus surface temperatures are
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First look at baby monkey at Island attraction PHOTOS
A baby monkey has been born at a popular Isle of Wight attraction. Amazon World Zoo Park has welcomed a baby Emperor Tamarin into the world. The park announced the birth on its Facebook page, alongside several photos of the young monkey.
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Man to appear in court after fatal Shorwell bicycle crash
A man is to be charged with causing death by careless driving after a fatal crash on the Isle of Wight two years ago. A 58-year-old man is due to appear at Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, December 10. Police have not yet named
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Trial date for man accused of Brighstone pub blade attack
A man accused of using a bladed weapon to maliciously wound another man at a popular Isle of Wight pub will stand trial next year. Jason Stevenson, of John Street, Ryde, appeared at the Isle of Wight Crown Court on Monday, November 18. The
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Ventnor teams battle bravely in entertaining home and away clashes
Both Ventnor Rugby teams battled bravely and put in immense effort in two-action packed encounters on Saturday (November 16). The 1sts travelled to Southampton and narrowly lost a closely fought contest, while the 2nds displayed a valiant effort
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New award launched to celebrate Isle of Wight tourism 'heroes'
Ferry firm Red Funnel is calling on Isle of Wight businesses and residents to nominate their "Tourism Hero" for 2024. The new accolade, part of the annual Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards, aims to celebrate individuals in the Island’s tourism industry
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Man caught with fake Nigerian passport and fake UK driving licence
AN ISLE of Wight man caught in possession of a false passport and driving licence will learn his fate early next year. Banjo Osibemekun, of William Street, Swanmore, appeared before a judge at the Isle of Wight Crown Court on Monday, November 18
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Dachshund Christmas party to raise funds for breed's rescue
A charity is organising a Christmas party for dachshunds and their owners to raise funds and awareness for the breed's rescue. Ryde's The Star Coffee and Ale House will be hosting the 'Christmas Pawty for Dachshunds' on December 15 from 10.30am
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Isle of Wight Table Tennis League: Ryde teams vying for league title
Ryde C and Ryde Rankers are tied for the top spot in the Isle of Wight Table Tennis League. Both teams have accumulated 41 points each, although the Rankers have a game in hand. At this point in the season, the title seems likely to be contested
