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Motorcyclist seriously hurt after crash on main Cowes road
A motorcyclist has been seriously injured after a collision on a main Isle of Wight road this afternoon (Wednesday, April 17). Police were called at 3.38pm to reports of a collision between a Suzuki Swift and a motorbike outside the County Showground
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Isle of Wight bluebell-filled woods in PHOTOS
The Isle of Wight's bluebells are looking beautiful, this spring. In hedgerows and woodlands across the Island, clumps of the lovely spring flowers are popping up. You have been recommending places to see them in all their glory. Among
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Man's neglect of kittens meant two had to have their eyes removed
AN ISLE of Wight man neglected kittens he had designs on selling, and the appalling living conditions he left them in meant one had to be put down, and two had to have eyes removed. Neil Cain, of The Broadway, Totland Bay, appeared before Isle
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Fourth-generation family owner of Island theme park celebrates 100th birthday
The fourth-generation family owner of a popular Isle of Wight theme park, the man who brought the attraction into a new era, is celebrating his 100th birthday today (Wednesday, April 17). Richard Francis Dabell, affectionately known as FRD or Dick
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Red Funnel's annual charity programme donates £30,000 to Aspire
Red Funnel's Charity of the Year programme saw the firm donate £30,000 to Aspire. The cash windfall was part of an annual tradition following a successful year of fundraising by the ferry operator and its customers in 2023. Red Funnel staff
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Here's why there are lengthy delays heading in and out of Newport
There are lengthy delays heading in and out of Newport on the Isle of Wight this afternoon (Wednesday). Two sets of roadworks are causing disruption. On Fairlee Road, Island Roads is undertaking carriageway maintenance works. Two-way traffic
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Police update after two vehicle crash involving Smart car
Two people have sustained what police are calling 'minor injuries' following a collision on the outskirts of Newport on the Isle of Wight this morning (Wednesday). As previously reported by the County Press, two vehicles collided on Briddlesford
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Crash closes main road on outskirts of Newport
12:24pm The vehicles have been recovered, the road is back open and police have issued an update. More here: Police
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Islanders among thousands to watch Portsmouth gain promotion VIDEO
Isle of Wight Portsmouth FC fans were among the thousands at Fratton Park who watched their side gain promotion to the Championship last night (Tuesday). A 3-2 home win against Barnsley saw Pompey crowned League One champions. Dozens of Islanders
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Seeing yellow and closing the ford among plans for Island roads
Changes to parking restrictions at four Isle of Wight roads, in Ryde, Newport, Seaview and East Cowes, could be rubber stamped by County Hall. Consultations have launched over the plans. At Well Street, Ryde there are proposals for one-hour
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Here's why Wightlink car ferry sailings will be disrupted TODAY
WIGHTLINK is warning Isle of Wight customers one of its car ferry routes will be impacted by a midweek crew shortage. Due to the absence of an essential crew member, the cross-Solent operator’s service between Yarmouth and Lymington will be hit
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Here's what to do if you have a postal vote for Police and Crime Commissioner
Postal ballot papers are starting to arrive, ahead of the election for the next Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police and Crime Commissioner. For those who have registered, papers can be returned until polls close on Thursday, May 2. The Isle
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Island driver ‘panicked’ and fled scene after crashing into family’s truck
An Isle of Wight woman has been banned from driving, after crashing into a truck carrying a family of four before fleeing the scene in ‘panic’. on Tuesday, April 9, at the Isle of Wight Magistrates’ Court, Lois Jane Southgate, of Whitecroft Park
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Isle of Wight RFC celebrates promotion despite tough final match of season
Isle of Wight RFC have secured promotion to Hampshire Counties Two despite concluding their season with defeat at Eastleigh. Eastleigh II 36 - 12 IWRFC Eastleigh showed their pace early on, leaving IW behind their posts after conceding inside