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Arrest over car in ditch on Middle Road
An Isle of Wight man has been charged with drink driving and is expected to appear in court on April 16. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary attended a car in a ditch on Middle Road, just after 1pm on Monday, April 1. A Ford B-Max had
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Exclusive interview with Radio 2's Bob Harris who's heading to the Island
“We’re looking forward to coming,” says 'Whispering' Bob Harris OBE, speaking exclusively to the Isle of Wight County Press while overlooking Worcester’s riverside. He is moments away from stepping into an auditorium filled with keen fans of The
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"We had loads of fun recording our first-ever song"
Isle of Wight band, Peachy Keen, have released their debut easy-listening-pop single. Available to stream, and channelling Arlo Parks and Wolf Alice as well as American rocker John Mayer, Blue was recorded at Platform One's Newport studios.
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Island broadcasting nominated at 'radio Oscars'
Coverage of the Isle of Wight Festival 2023, and the Isle of Wight community station, Vectis Radio, have been shortlisted for a national broadcasting award. At the 2024 Audio and Radio Industry Awards (ARIAS), Isle of Wight Festival Coverage could
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Roll with it and embrace the Island's Britpop connections
1996 was the year when Britain was in the midst of the Britpop revolution and for a time, the epicentre of music was firmly established within the suburbs of northern England. Being right at the bottom of the country, away from the cultural hotbed
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Medical emergency sees helicopter land on beach
A medical emergency saw a coastguard helicopter land on an Isle of Wight beach this afternoon, (Sunday). Isle of Wight coastguards and paramedics were also present, in Sandown. A patient was subsequently transferred to hospital, the MCA confirmed
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Flood alert update and weather warnings for Tuesday
A second weather warning has been issued for the Isle of Wight and we are told to expect strong winds overnight on Tuesday, easing into the afternoon. Local forecaster, IW Met Service, says gusts could reach from 50mph widely to 70mph on higher
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Weather warning for wind issued by Met Office
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for strong winds, likely to bring 'hazardous coastal conditions', on Tuesday. UPDATE: Second weather warning and updated flood alert The warning for the Island will be in place between 1am
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Islanders at Southampton Marathon TODAY as event takes over the city
Isle of Wight runners are among those taking on the Southampton Marathon today (Sunday). Races set off at 9am and today's event includes a full marathon, plus a half, a 10k and a 5k. CLICK HERE for live updates from the race Read
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When Freshwater Bay was the equivalent of modern day Hollywood
During the Victorian period the area around Freshwater Bay had become the Victorian equivalent of modern day Hollywood. During that period, poets, writers and artists were the pop stars of the era, with perhaps the biggest star being Alfred Lord
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Talent reigns at Island's Music, Dance and Drama Festival PHOTOS
The County Press still have lots of photos of happy competitors from the Isle of Wight Music, Dance and Drama Festival (IWMDDF) 2024 to share with you. Diwata Vu, who is taught by Mary Bowdery and attends The Starlight Academy, won the eight years
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Accused drink driver denies being three-and-a-half times over limit
The case of an alleged drink driver, who is said to have collided with a parked car and later careered off the road near an Isle of Wight airport, will go to trial later this year. Jason Stone, of Garfield Road, Ryde, pleaded not guilty to drink
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Ditch the classic floating bridge design and go for radical new concept
Robert Cundall, Cowes: The decision to replace floating bridge #6 gives us the chance to re-think the whole concept of a floating bridge and apply a serious bit of Island innovation. The Island is renowned for innovation with hovercraft, seismology
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What migrating visitors might you find at the Island's estuaries?
Estuaries are possibly one of the most productive environments on earth, with many unique communities of plants and animals adapted to living where freshwater rivers and sea meet. They provide a source of food all year round for a variety of birds
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Cycle Road Race to return to West Wight for 2024: Here's when
The Wightlink-Island Renewables Isle of Wight Cycle Road Race will return for 2024, next month. It will take place on Sunday, May 19, from 1pm. The race will start and finish at the West Wight Sports and Community Centre, in Freshwater.
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Island cycling team showcase their skills at Easter race series
The Wightlink-Wight Mountain CRT showcased their skills at the first round of the Southern XC MTB Races in Winchester on Easter Sunday. Nick Earley battled from 40th, cutting through the field of 69 riders to a top-five finish in the Open Sport
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First Act's Monster Mayhem a fun-filled show with a mammoth finale
IT IS always a joy to watch First Act take to the stage – and their latest show, Monster Mayhem at Shanklin Theatre, was great fun in every sense of the word. Act One followed two friends who had lost their way and wandered into what they thought
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Golf club open day to entice new members
Freshwater Bay Golf Club is hosting two meet and greet days, in the next few weeks. The 18-hole Freshwater Bay golf course overlooks the English Channel and is a 5,725 yards long, par 69, providing challenges for all abilities. Prospective