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Weekend cancellations and revised timetable confirmed onboard Red Funnel
Isle of Wight ferry provider Red Funnel has announced cancellations to the Red Jet and a revised timetable on board it's vehicle ferry service. Due to a 'limited availability of crew' the ferry company has confirmed six timetabled sailings between
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Osborne House roof damaged by extreme weather
THE roof of popular Isle of Wight attraction, Osborne House, has been damaged following extreme weather earlier in the week, English Heritage has confirmed. Fencing is in place on the upper garden terrace, around the back of Queen Victoria’s once
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Free swimming support scheme for weight loss - how to sign up
Free swimming lesson courses are being made available to Islanders, to help with weight loss and promote a healthy lifestyle. The 12-week programme starts in May, and is being funded by the IW Council. Participants need to
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Co-editors Lori Little and Lucy Morgan reflect on a year at the helm
When we took over the helm of the mighty Isle of Wight County Press, in April 2023, we knew it was going to be a big year. Luckily, we had a plan: A tweak here or there to modernise; squeeze more Island faces onto our pages; continue to develop
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Why are smooth-hound sharks washing up on Island beaches?
A number of smooth-hound sharks have been found dead on beaches across the Isle of Wight. From Thorness to Compton Bay, Islanders have reported finding the shallow water species washed up. Laura Ball was out walking on the beach at Thorness
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County Press website records 35 per cent hike in year on year visits for March
March has been a particularly successful month for weekly newspaper, the Isle of Wight County Press, in print and online. In February, we reported that the newspaper was confirmed as the biggest selling local weekly newspaper in the entire country
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Iconic former Brading Waxworks building on the market
Rectory Mansion, a historic landmark building which used to house the famous Brading Waxworks, is on the market. The iconic Tudor-style building is on the main road through the centre of Brading, and could be yours via Clive Emson Auctioneers.
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Here's why turtles could wash up on the Island and what to do if they do
Recent stormy weather has led to turtles washing up along the south coast — and advice has been issued in case one is found on the Isle of Wight's shores. Although none have been discovered on the Island yet, over the last week, three Loggerhead
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Iconic Umbrella Tree of East Cowes to be "set free" of its barriers
The iconic Umbrella Tree, which means so much to the residents of East Cowes, is to be "set free" today. The barriers that have long been erected around the tree are due to come down, following safety work undertaken by volunteers this morning.
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Body found in search for missing man Alan Souter
Police searching for missing Isle of Wight man Alan Souter have discovered a body this morning (Friday, April 12). Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary announced the news today. Formal identification has not yet taken place, but his family
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Man dies after medical incident prompts large emergency response
A man has died after suffering a medical episode in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight. Multiple emergency vehicles were called to the high street last night (Thursday). Police, firefighters and paramedics were all alerted just after 6pm. Hampshire
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First Ocean Globe Race yacht crosses Cowes finishing line
After 37 challenging days at sea, French boat Pen Duick VI has arrived off the Isle of Wight, crossing the finishing line in the fourth leg of the Ocean Globe Race (OGR). There were emotional scenes as the 73ft yacht came into Trinity Landing,
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Here's why a raft of Red Jet sailings have been cancelled
Isle of Wight ferry firm Red Funnel has cancelled a raft of sailings on its Red Jet service this morning (Friday). A limited availability of crew is being blamed. From Southampton, the 5.30am, 6.40am, 7.50am and the 9am are all off. Meanwhile
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How about a transporter bridge over the River Medina, instead of the floatie?
Tim Devlin, Cowes: Brian Ash from East Cowes has written asking why we cannot have a fixed bridge instead of replacing the “floating bridge” across the Medina. He suggests a high level bridge from Northwood to Saunders Way, which would be
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Ocean Globe Race fleet to sweep into Cowes - how to see them
After six months of sailing, the Ocean Globe Race (OGR) fleet is nearing the Isle of Wight coast, with the first yacht due to arrive off Cowes today (Friday). Crews left the Solent in September for a round-the-world adventure, celebrating
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Here's why this American diner has been given a one-star food hygiene rating
An American-style restaurant in Ryde on the Isle of Wight has been handed a one-star food hygiene rating — its second in just two years. Following a visit to AJ's Diner, at Victoria Arcade on February 23, environmental health inspectors from the
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Woman stole wine from Co-op and breached community protection notice
AN ISLE of Wight woman stole a bottle of wine from the Co-operative and was caught in breach of a community protection notice. Amber Gagen, of Green Street, Ryde, appeared before Isle of Wight magistrates on Tuesday, April 9. The 24-year-old