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Weather and travel updates as high winds forecast
4:39pm Red Jet 1535, 1645 & 1755 from Southampton & 1610, 1720 & 1830 from Cowes cancelled due to the deteriorating
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Final photos as Calbourne Water Mill closes its doors to visitors
Isle of Wight tourist attraction Calbourne Water Mill has bid goodbye to its final visitors and closed its doors. The historic park closed at 4pm today (Sunday). One of the last people to visit was Islander Christopher Jackson, who sent us
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Grisly beach find was NOT human remains confirm Home Office
Home Office pathologists have confirmed that an object found on Bembridge beach was animal remains, not human. Police conducted a search of the area near Bembridge Coast Hotel last night (Saturday). There had been concerns by a member of the
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Norris Castle plan would 'change the nature of tourism here for the better'
“Why would anyone want to refuse such a wonderful opportunity which will conserve 11 listed buildings?" asks architect Robert Rummey, for the owners of Norris Castle in East Cowes. “It will change the nature of tourism here for the better."
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Isle of Wight Council urging residents to report Asian hornet sightings
Anyone on the Isle of Wight who spots an Asian Hornet is asked to report it to the authorities. This invasive species, identified by their orange faces, yellow tipped legs, and dark velvety bodies, are predators to native insects. Residents
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Abbey Brass looking forward to performing two free-to-attend concerts
Abbey Brass is about to launch its concert season with performances in Bembridge and Ryde. The 25-strong brass band presents its first concert of the year at Bembridge Methodist Church on Saturday, April 20, followed by a performance at Ryde Methodist
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Man accused of drug supply and having dumbbell nut tied in a sock in his car
AN ISLE of Wight man will go before a judge later this year, accused of drug supply and being in possession of a dumbbell nut tied in a sock. Luciano Dent, of Camp Road, Freshwater, appeared before Isle of Wight magistrates on Tuesday, April 9.
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Up to 65mph gusts could hit the Island on Monday
Islanders are being warned of up to 65mph winds for tomorrow (Monday). The Isle of Wight Met Service has issued an advisory and a localised weather warning. Forecaster Jamie Russell said: "Through Monday morning we will see a spell of very
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No arrests yet as police search for culprit who crashed Mini and fled
The search is on for the driver of a Mini who crashed into two front gardens in Sandown then fled the scene in the middle of the night. A Mini was abandoned in a front garden in Perowne Way in the early hours of yesterday (Saturday). Police
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Parents and public welcome to drop-in sessions about education provision
The Isle of Wight Council is holding a series of public drop-in sessions which will focus on improving education provision and how school place planning is undertaken. The sessions will look at the high numbers of surplus places that currently
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Second boat reaches finish line in the Ocean Globe Race and you can see it in Cowes
French Whitbread winner L’Esprit d’équipe has taken second in line honours in the McIntyre Ocean Globe Race. At 8.27pm yesterday (Saturday) L’Esprit d’équipe crossed the Royal Yacht Squadron finish line in Cowes after 39 days at sea and 6768 nautical
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Police analysing "possible human remains" found on Bembridge beach
POLICE are investigating the discovery of "possible human remains" on a beach at Bembridge. The grim discovery was found near Bembridge Coast Hotel and reported to the authorities. A spokesperson from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary
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Isle of Wight branch of the Vintage Motorcycle Club's annual show is TODAY
The Isle of Wight section of the Vintage Motorcycle Club will hold its annual display at a new venue today (Sunday). The group has chosen the Island Riding Centre on Staplers Road, Newport, and the event opens at 10am. There will be a display
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Find out what was hitting the headlines in days gone by
The Isle of Wight County Press has been bringing Islanders the news since 1884. We've delved into our archives. April 1929, 95 Years Ago: Passengers on the Southern Railway Company's steamer Portsdown had a scare when the boat broke down
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Three cheers for the Island's bus drivers
Tony King, Lake: With all the problems on the Isle of Wight regarding transport - the ferries, the trains, the floating bridge etc, I think it is time I put in a word for the unsung heroes of transport - the Southern Vectis bus drivers. Despite
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More reading in schools is legacy of outgoing Island High Sheriff
Outgoing Isle of Wight High Sheriff Dawn Haig-Thomas spent her year in office primarily focusing on the importance of literacy, and reading in schools. She reviewed her year at the recent declaration of the new High Sheriff, Graham Biss, on Monday
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Geoff takes on Prague Half Marathon after returning to running
Geoff Doughty has only recently taken up running again, but smashed the Prague Half Marathon on April 6. Geoff, who is 55 and from Haylands, Ryde, completed the race in one hour, 27 minutes and 34 seconds. It meant he was placed ninth overall
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Island Scouting Heritage Unit custodians of Scouting history archive
HAVE you got any old artefacts and photos for the IW Scouting Heritage Unit (IWSHU)? The organisation is keen to hear about items that could be added to its collection. The IW is home to the oldest scout troop in the country and by extension
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'We've cut total crime and made more arrests'
With the Easter holiday period coming to an end, this coincides with our police force's end-of-year performance reviews, reflecting on how Isle of Wight police performed against our priorities and targets for reducing crime and improving community
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"Very foolish" drink driver smashed through fence and crashed into tree
An Isle of Wight drink driver has been disqualified after he crashed his car through a fence and into a tree last December. Milo Pulleine, of Bleakdown, Godshill, pleaded guilty to drink driving at the Isle of Wight Magistrates’ Court on Friday
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Six winning teams for six junior indoor cricket competitions PHOTOS
The six junior indoor cricket competitions on the Isle of Wight were won by six different teams this winter, with teams from Arreton, Ryde and Ventnor Cricket Clubs claiming the silverware. The first trophy was won by Ryde Royals, who won the U12
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Isle of Wight shops and homes to go under the hammer in May
There are 14 land and property lots on the Isle of Wight going to auction in May with Clive Emson Auctioneers. The former home of popular Isle of Wight attraction, Brading Waxworks, is one of them. Rectory Mansion, a historic landmark building
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Former Island pub transformed into modern home hits the market for £370,000
A former Isle of Wight pub, converted into a modern three-bedroom home in a well-sought-after location in Cowes, is up for sale. The property, formally The Prince Regent pub but now known as Regent House, is on the market for £370,000 through agents