Newchurch News

The second runaway raccoon recovered.

Cultural attractions

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Amazon World catches second runaway raccoon with two still unaccounted for

One of the racoons caught last night.

One of the racoons caught last night.

Cultural attractions

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Amazon World catches runaway raccoon but search still on for other three

Maddie's Meadow opens tomorrow.

Maddie's Meadow opens tomorrow.

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New and 'much-needed' secure dog walking field opens for first time

Lesley Sutton as Mrs Marble and Steve White as detective Davis.

Lesley Sutton as Mrs Marble and Steve White as detective Davis.

'Don’t miss the boat' - Island drama group's Murder on the Midnight Ferry play

Newchurch man accused of sexual Facebook messages with 'decoy' 13-year-old girl

Newchurch man accused of sexual Facebook messages with 'decoy' 13-year-old girl

Newchurch man accused of sexual Facebook messages with 'decoy' 13-year-old girl

The baby monkey with its mother.

The baby monkey with its mother.

Amazon World celebrates birth of monkey important for vulnerable species

Find out where the latest lot of double yellow lines could be coming

Find out where the latest lot of double yellow lines could be coming

Local government

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Find out where the latest lot of double yellow lines could be coming

Island charity left counting the cost after community centre damaged in burglary

Island charity left counting the cost after community centre damaged in burglary

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Island charity left counting the cost after community centre damaged in burglary

Clare Mosdell, inset, and the Isle of Wight Council.

Clare Mosdell, inset, and the Isle of Wight Council.

Local government

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Strong leadership promised by new Conservative boss

Dog walkers could get a new facility.

Dog walkers could get a new facility.

Local government

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Noise concerns quash dog walking 'paradise' plans

A total of five postcode areas have been affected.

A total of five postcode areas have been affected.

Island households hit by power cut this morning

The Garlic Farm.

The Garlic Farm.

Planning and development

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Garlic Farm proposes wetland and new eco-friendly wastewater system

The Isle of Wight Law Courts.

The Isle of Wight Law Courts.

Joint trial for pair accused of chopping down protected trees

All Saints Church in Newchurch.

All Saints Church in Newchurch.

Local government

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Huge task for village church to save iconic tower

Action from the Newchurch Nine fundraising run in 2019 when it was last held.

Action from the Newchurch Nine fundraising run in 2019 when it was last held.

Popular Newchurch Nine fundraising run returns after pandemic

Burst main leaves Winford properties without water

Burst main leaves Winford properties without water

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Burst main leaves Winford properties without water

Cowes Sports, East Cowes Vics and Newport all have vital games in the Wessex League at both ends of the table.

Cowes Sports, East Cowes Vics and Newport all have vital games in the Wessex League at both ends of the table.

FOOTBALL PREVIEW

High stakes at top and bottom of Wessex leagues for Isle of Wight clubs

Kingston Road in East Cowes where Neil Mouland had an accident, causing £2,000 worth of damage, then drove off without reporting it to the police.

Kingston Road in East Cowes where Neil Mouland had an accident, causing £2,000 worth of damage, then drove off without reporting it to the police.

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Roofer fined for causing £2,000 damage to East Cowes marina railings and driving off

A homeless roofer drove off without reporting crashing his car into a marina's safety railings in East Cowes, causing £2,000 damage.

A homeless roofer drove off without reporting crashing his car into a marina's safety railings in East Cowes, causing £2,000 damage.

Roofer drove off after he crashed car into East Cowes marina railings

Newchurch All Saints Church in February during Storm Eunice.

Newchurch All Saints Church in February during Storm Eunice.

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Appeal launched as 'unstable' church tower repairs to cost more than £100,000

Carpenter refused drink-drive blood and urine test after breathalyser failed

Carpenter refused drink-drive blood and urine test after breathalyser failed

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Carpenter refused drink-drive blood and urine test after breathalyser failed

A Shanklin drink-driver has apologised to a district judge for his original not guilty plea but was banned.

A Shanklin drink-driver has apologised to a district judge for his original not guilty plea but was banned.

Shanklin drink-driver apologises to court after plea changed to guilty

Firefighters were called to a fire at a field close to the Isle of Wight Garlic Festival site at Hale Common, near Newchurch.

Firefighters were called to a fire at a field close to the Isle of Wight Garlic Festival site at Hale Common, near Newchurch.

UPDATED Fire crews called to field blaze near Newchurch

Power cut hits hundreds of Shanklin homes

Power cut hits hundreds of Shanklin homes

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Power cut hits hundreds of Shanklin homes

A man has been taken to hospital following a serious crash on The Downs Road this afternoon (August 17).

A man has been taken to hospital following a serious crash on The Downs Road this afternoon (August 17).

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Two Downs Road crashes and man in hospital

A serious crash on The Downs Road has left a driver trapped inside their vehicle this afternoon (Wednesday).

A serious crash on The Downs Road has left a driver trapped inside their vehicle this afternoon (Wednesday).

Emergency crews called after driver trapped following serious Downs Road crash

Isle of Wight law courts.

Isle of Wight law courts.

Man accused of drink-driving claims police abused process by handcuffing him

The new footbridge at Langbridge in Newchurch has been completed.

The new footbridge at Langbridge in Newchurch has been completed.

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Road reopens as Newchurch footbridge works finish ahead of schedule

Survey reveals good and bad of Isle of Wight doctors surgeries

Survey reveals good and bad of Isle of Wight doctors surgeries

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Survey reveals good and bad of Isle of Wight doctors surgeries

Were you at the Isle of Wight platinum jubilee celebrations last weekend? You may be in the pictures inside our 16-page commemorative supplement!

Were you at the Isle of Wight platinum jubilee celebrations last weekend? You may be in the pictures inside our 16-page commemorative supplement!

Jubilee souvenir

Island's platinum jubilee events featured in 16-page special inside today's CP

Isle of Wight law courts.

Isle of Wight law courts.

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Pensioner caught drink driving after visiting wife in care home

A Newchurch man will stand trial accused of assaults against his ex-partner and her daughter's boyfriend in Bembridge in March.

A Newchurch man will stand trial accused of assaults against his ex-partner and her daughter's boyfriend in Bembridge in March.

Newchurch man accused of grabbing woman's hair and hitting her head into wall

Isle of Wight police were called to an accident in which a car rolled down a hill in Newchurch.

Isle of Wight police were called to an accident in which a car rolled down a hill in Newchurch.

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Car rolls down hill and blocks narrow Newchurch lane

An Isle of Wight man will stand trial accused of attacking his partner and her brother in Bembridge.

An Isle of Wight man will stand trial accused of attacking his partner and her brother in Bembridge.

Newchurch man accused of attacking girlfriend and her brother in Bembridge

Newchurch Male Choir with accompanist, Cate Clark, in 2020.

Newchurch Male Choir with accompanist, Cate Clark, in 2020.

Newchurch Male Voice Choir returns after the longest break in its 55-year history

A cycle hub is proposed in Newchurch. Pictures by Phil Salmon Planning and, inset, Peter Ferne Architecture.

A cycle hub is proposed in Newchurch. Pictures by Phil Salmon Planning and, inset, Peter Ferne Architecture.

Local government

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Cycle hub plans for popular cross-Island route

Firefighters at Newchurch making the spire of the parish church safe following damage caused by Storm Eunice.

Firefighters at Newchurch making the spire of the parish church safe following damage caused by Storm Eunice.

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VIDEO Firefighters making spire safe after storm batters Newchurch

From left to right, Coco M, Loella M, Harriet F, Fleur D, Jessica L, Jack B and Stanley D. Picture courtesy of Newchurch Primary School.

From left to right, Coco M, Loella M, Harriet F, Fleur D, Jessica L, Jack B and Stanley D. Picture courtesy of Newchurch Primary School.

Royal occasion at Newchurch Primary as children wear a crown to school

Drifts of snowdrops in Newchurch Cemetery.

Drifts of snowdrops in Newchurch Cemetery.

Exploring the origins of the humble snowdrop

The Pointer Inn, Newchurch, offers country pub ambience, value and great food

The Pointer Inn, Newchurch, offers country pub ambience, value and great food

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The Pointer Inn, Newchurch, offers country pub ambience, value and great food

Newport will face Downton at Beatrice Avenue, East Cowes, instead of Smallbrook Stadium, Ashey, tomorrow (Saturday). Photos: Graham Brown

Newport will face Downton at Beatrice Avenue, East Cowes, instead of Smallbrook Stadium, Ashey, tomorrow (Saturday). Photos: Graham Brown

ISLAND FOOTBALL

Newport forced to make switch to East Cowes for league game

The best and worst Isle of Wight food hygiene ratings have been revealed. Pictures by Google Maps.

The best and worst Isle of Wight food hygiene ratings have been revealed. Pictures by Google Maps.

Local government

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Latest food hygiene inspections show the best and worst of Island's restaurants

Police were called to the scene on Knighton Lane at 10.34pm. Picture Google Maps.

Police were called to the scene on Knighton Lane at 10.34pm. Picture Google Maps.

Man injured and taken to hospital following Knighton crash

The Christmas tree on top of Newport Fire Station's tower has become a major part of the Newport's December skyline. Picture courtesy of Blue Watch IWFRS.

The Christmas tree on top of Newport Fire Station's tower has become a major part of the Newport's December skyline. Picture courtesy of Blue Watch IWFRS.

Christmas is here!

Newport Fire Station Christmas tree light switch on announced

A trial biker suffered a knee injury during the first day of the Wight Two-Day Trial at one of the venues, Knighton Sandpit, which saw three ambulance crews, three fire crews and the police attend. Motorcyclist photo: Vicki Taylor

A trial biker suffered a knee injury during the first day of the Wight Two-Day Trial at one of the venues, Knighton Sandpit, which saw three ambulance crews, three fire crews and the police attend. Motorcyclist photo: Vicki Taylor

Motorcycle racing

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Three ambulances and fire crews aid injured trials rider at sporting event

A number of allocated sites and plans have been made for areas of the Isle of Wight included in the new draft of the Island Planning Strategy.

A number of allocated sites and plans have been made for areas of the Isle of Wight included in the new draft of the Island Planning Strategy.

Local government

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What housing is planned for your area in the next 15 years?

Twin pygmy slow loris — an endangered species in the wild — were born at Amazon World on the Isle of Wight a couple days ago.

Twin pygmy slow loris — an endangered species in the wild — were born at Amazon World on the Isle of Wight a couple days ago.

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Cuteness alert! Endangered loris twins born at Amazon World

The stables in Newchurch that were built bigger than allowed, with (inset, left to right) the approved and retrospective plans. Pictures: BCM.

The stables in Newchurch that were built bigger than allowed, with (inset, left to right) the approved and retrospective plans. Pictures: BCM.

Local government

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CONFIRMED no conduct breach for councillor over stables application

Cllr Mosdell's stables, and inset, County Hall.

Cllr Mosdell's stables, and inset, County Hall.

Local government

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New Alliance Group defends decision to allow Councillor Mosdell's stables

Cllr Clare Mosdell and the stables, now with planning approval.

Cllr Clare Mosdell and the stables, now with planning approval.

Local government

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Councillor's stables allowed to stay despite being nearly double approved size

Councillor's bigger than allowed stables go before Isle of Wight Council

Councillor's bigger than allowed stables go before Isle of Wight Council

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Councillor's bigger than allowed stables go before Isle of Wight Council

The stables in Newchurch that were built bigger than allowed, with (inset, left to right) the approved and retrospective plans. Pictures: BCM.

The stables in Newchurch that were built bigger than allowed, with (inset, left to right) the approved and retrospective plans. Pictures: BCM.

Local government

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"I did it for the horses" says councillor who built stables bigger than agreed

The stables in Newchurch that were built bigger than allowed, with (inset, left to right) the approved and retrospective plans. Pictures: BCM.

The stables in Newchurch that were built bigger than allowed, with (inset, left to right) the approved and retrospective plans. Pictures: BCM.

Local government

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Isle of Wight Councillor's stables built bigger than approved

The site of proposed housing in Apse Heath. Picture credits: google Maps and, inset, Andrew White Planning Consultancy.

The site of proposed housing in Apse Heath. Picture credits: google Maps and, inset, Andrew White Planning Consultancy.

Local government

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Isle of Wight Council's housing decision taken to government appeal