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Police no longer pursuing murder case in relation to death of woman
Police will be taking no further action in relation to the arrest of a man on suspicion of murder earlier today (Saturday). The County Press can reveal the murder case has been dropped following the death of a woman, and no inquest is going to
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Mini driver crashes into garden and "flees the scene"
A LOUD bang woke residents up on Perowne Way in Sandown just before 2am this morning (Saturday) when a car careered off the road into a front garden. The Mini was abandoned by the driver, according to eye-witnesses, and was later removed by a recovery
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Three losses for the Isle of Wight's Wessex League football matches
East Cowes Vics travelled to the BJM Stadium to play champions elect, Hamworthy Recreation in Division One of the Wessex League, with a midweek defeat at Cove hanging over their heads. Vics started well, but were up against it after two strikes
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Amazon World announces death of "gentle" ocelot Bow
A BELOVED ocelot has died at Isle of Wight attraction Amazon World. The zoo announced the death this evening. A spokesperson said: "It is with an extremely heavy heart that we announce the passing of Bow our beautiful male ocelot. "Unfortunately
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MP Bob Seely made patron of Brighstone Reading Rooms and Social Club
Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely has been made a patron of the Brighstone Reading Rooms and Social Club – a club built by his ancestors over 100 years ago. The Reading Room was built in 1905 by Mr Seely’s great-great grandfather, Sir Charles Seely,
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Comedy play Dirty Dusting being performed in Cowes
The next production in Cowes Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society’s 127 year history at Trinity Theatre, Cowes, is a comedy by Ed Waugh and Trevor Wood. The comedy focuses on three traditional cleaning ladies, Elsie, Gladys and Olive, who are
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Vandals destroy historic parts of Grade II Listed Ryde Pavilion
Vandals have damaged part of historic Ryde Pavilion, on Ryde Esplanade. Painted railings around the landmark Grade II Listed buildings have been smashed up and torn away from the seafront property. Businessman Steve Robson posted on Facebook
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Row of High Street shops going under the hammer
A row of distinctive shops on Shanklin High Street are set to go under the hammer. The property is set to go to auction with Clive Emson. A short distance from the theatre, the freehold row of three lock-up shops occupies a “prominent trading
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Return of Isle of Wight Open Studios for 2024
The Isle of Wight Open Studios arts event is making a return in 2024, following a rebrand and new directors at the helm. The event will take place from August 23 to September 8, once again unveiling the compelling artistic tapestry of the Island
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Thieving couple targeted Co-op store multiple times
An Isle of Wight court has heard how two shoplifters targeted a Co-op store on multiple occasions. One is now serving a suspended prison term and another waiting to to be sentenced. Nina Hoskins, 39, and Gavin Buggs, 43, both of no fixed abode
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Photos show extent of Monday's high tide
The Isle of Wight was hit with severe flooding overnight from Sunday to Monday, when unusually high tides washed in. The Environment Agency issued five separate flood warnings for the Island's high tide at around midnight. The five areas with
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Fundraiser set up to help flood-hit Cowes businesses
A FUNDRAISER has been set up to help raise money for Cowes businesses affected by last week's flooding. More than £2,000 has already been donated to the GoFundMe (click here to donate). The fundraiser was set up by chef Paul Thorley and family
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G4's Isle of Wight star is bringing two shows home to the Island
Cowes resident Mike Christie, one fourth of vocal harmony group G4, is delighted to be bringing the group's 20th anniversary tour home to the Isle of Wight. The "Kings of Popera" are performing 70 shows around the UK for their anniversary and by
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Seven reasons to visit Brading this spring and summer
WITHIN a relatively small area of the Isle of Wight, the little town of Brading is a hidden gem which offers so much to the visitor. In a part of the Island rich in history, Brading town has plenty of old charm and character with its quirky buildings
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Roadworks to be aware of on the Isle of Wight this week
Here are some of the upcoming road closures on the Isle of Wight to be aware of, subject to change. NEWPORT: Sandy Lane will be closed for one shift between Wednesday, April 17, and Friday, April 19, or when the works have been completed, from
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Police on the scene of two-car crash on the Military Road
Isle of Wight Police are at the scene of a car crash on the Military Road this afternoon (Saturday). The crash, thought to involve two cars, happened near the viewpoint car park near to Freshwater Golf Club. Bartletts has arrived to recover
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Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court round-up of cases
HERE is a round up of some of the cases heard at the Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court, for the week commencing April 1, 2024. Jerry Russell, 28, of Gort Road, East Cowes. Drunk and disorderly in a public place, possession of ketamine, common
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Man arrested on suspicion of murder after death of woman
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a woman, police have said today. UPDATE 10PM: Police no longer pursuing murder case A 51-year-old man from Shanklin is currently in police custody. The arrest follows
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Spitfires join Red Arrows on the line-up for Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day
TWO Spitfires have been added to the line-up in the skies over the Isle of Wight for Armed Forces Day. As previously reported, the Red Arrows are already on the Air Asset bill, and now the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight has been added. It
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Isle of Wight football fixtures from April 13
In Isle of Wight football this weekend and beyond... Saturday, April 13 Wessex League Premier Division: AFC Stoneham v Cowes Sports Division 1: AFC Aldermaston v Newport FC; Hamworthy Recreation v East Cowes Vics Isle of Wight Saturday
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Island brunch and lunch truck excellent value says Matt and Cat
If you're after a messy burger in East Cowes you should give this one a go. East Side Kitchen, East Cowes, is a brunch and lunch truck, perfectly positioned to service hungry drivers and their passengers stalled in the adjacent ferry marshalling
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Islander takes third place in Southampton Marathon
Runners from the IW were among those taking on the Southampton Marathon on Sunday, April 7 and IW Road Runners’ Joshua Price finished an incredible overall third. He completed the course in just two hours 38 minutes and nine seconds, recording
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Red Funnel cancellations and revised timetable on Saturday, April 13
Ferry passengers face cancellations and a revised timetable onboard Red Funnel services today (Saturday, April 13). Due to a 'limited availability of crew' the ferry company has confirmed six timetabled sailings between Cowes and Southampton have
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Whale washed up on Island beach 18 years ago PHOTOS
Fortunately, it’s not every day a 53ft long fin whale washes up on an Isle of Wight beach, so when it did 18 years ago, Islanders flocked to see. It was a sad and macabre sight for those at Springvale, near Puckpool, and the smell proved particularly
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Drug dealer corrected police when caught with "ketamine not cocaine"
An Isle of Wight drug dealer who corrected police during his arrest by telling them he had £40 worth of ketamine not cocaine, will be sentenced next month. Renan White, of Ranelagh Road in Sandown, attended the Isle of Wight Magistrates’ Court