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LIVE Island weather updates amid potential 'highest recorded' tide
3:25pm Red Jet has been suspended. Red Jet 16:45 & 17:55 from Southampton and 17:20 & 18:30 from Cowes cancelled
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Emergency rescue after pensioner becomes stranded on rocks at Island fort
A pensioner has been rescued from the rocks at an Isle of Wight fort following a multi-agency response this evening (Monday, April 8). Emergency teams were called at 5.42pm to reports that a man had become stuck on an unstable surface at Fort Albert
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Island braces for potential 'highest recorded' tide and FIVE flood warnings
This afternoon (Monday, April 8), the Environment Agency has issued five separate Isle of Wight flood warnings for the high tide at around midnight tonight. With flood alerts in place for the coast around the whole Island, the Isle of Wight Council
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Police and Crime Commissioner May election candidates revealed
THE candidates in the running to become the next police and crime commissioner for the Isle of Wight have been revealed. Polling cards should have already arrived, ahead of a vote on May 2, between 7am and 10pm. Since 2021, the position has
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Shanklin man accused of groping woman at bus stop outside library
An Isle of Wight man has denied sexually assaulting a woman at a bus stop in Sandown last summer. Anthony Ayres, of Atherley Road, Shanklin, pleaded not guilty to sexual assault on a female at the Isle of Wight Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, April
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Opening date for new cafe dedicated to supporting those with dementia
A new cafe dedicated to providing support for those living with a dementia opens on the Isle of Wight tomorrow (Tuesday, April 9). Cowes Dementia Cafe will open every weekday and will be one of a number of amenities at Parklands in Park Road. As
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Landslip near Niton sparks Island Roads emergency road closure
ISLAND Roads has closed a road near Niton this afternoon (Monday) following a landslip in the area. Sandrock Road has been made subject of an immediate road closure. This is between its junction with old Blackgang Road and its junction with
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Road closure following fatal crash in Calbourne
A main road through Calbourne on the Isle of Wight has been closed this afternoon (Monday), following a collision which claimed the life of a man and a dog. Calbourne Road has been shut between its junctions with Betty Haunt Lane and Elm Lane.
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Fresh Met Office weather warning for wind issued for Island
A NEW Met Office weather warning for strong Isle of Wight winds has been issued – and it comes into effect earlier than the last. The latest yellow weather warning, which is forecasting strong winds likely to bring hazardous coastal conditions
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New High Sheriff appointed for the Isle of Wight
A new High Sheriff for the Isle of Wight was appointed today (Monday) at a declaration service. Graham Biss has now taken office for a year, following in the footsteps of predecessor Dawn Haig-Thomas. The ceremony was held at the Island Riding
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Derelict hotels target of anti-social behaviour AGAIN
Reports of anti-social behaviour at derelict hotels in Sandown on the Isle of Wight over the weekend, has prompted police action. A dozen young people were dispersed after residents reported incidents to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary
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Man arrested over Newport business break-in attempt
POLICE have made an arrest following an attempted break-in at an Isle of Wight recruitment firm this morning (Monday). At around 9.45am, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary were called to the scene at The Apex in Newport. They were responding
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CCTV footage released as police probe report of stranger following woman at night
CCTV footage has been released by police investigating a report of a woman being followed and verbally abused by a stranger in the streets of Ryde on the Isle of Wight. Scroll down to watch video... As first reported by the County Press, at
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Man and dog die after car crashes into tree in Calbourne
A Newport man and a dog have died following a crash in Calbourne on the Isle of Wight. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary are appealing for information and witnesses Police were called to a single vehicle collision on Calbourne Road
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Here's why comedian Al Murray has been on the Island
Comedian Al Murray has taken to social media to share selfies with the audience watching his Isle of Wight shows yesterday (Sunday, April 7). The 'pub landlord' was at Shanklin Theatre as part of his Guv Island tour. He took part in a matinee
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One hurt in late night crash in Calbourne
One person has been taken to hospital following a late night crash in Calbourne on the Isle of Wight. UPDATE: A man and his dog have died, police have confirmed. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service confirmed it was called to
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The Isle of Wight Youth Council elects leadership
On Tuesday, April 2, the Isle of Wight Youth Council kickstarted its term, which will run from 2024 to 2026. At the beginning of each term, a new set of leaders (chairperson and deputy) are elected. Lianne Ponferrada, will be chairing the Youth
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Brighstone plant sale returns (and it's not too late to donate to the charity stall)
Brighstone and District Horticultural Society's annual plant sale will be held on April 27. The popular event will run from 10am until midday, at the village's Wilberforce Hall. Entrance is £1, or 50p for BHS members. Expect a veritable
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Drunk man shadowboxed himself then tried to escape police and spat at officer
An Isle of Wight man was seen shouting and shadowboxing with himself while drunk and high in the street before running from police and spitting in an officer’s face. Jerry Russell, of Gort Road, East Cowes, attended the Isle of Wight Magistrates