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Island man arrested on suspicion of drug driving after he ran off when quizzed
POLICE arrested an Isle of Wight man on suspicion of a string of drugs offences. Officers on patrol on Fairlee Road, Newport, were made aware of a specific "vehicle of interest" heading towards the town yesterday evening (Saturday). When they
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Island-born pensioner's new book features memories of wartime Freshwater
Memories of wartime Freshwater feature in a new book by an Isle of Wight-born pensioner. Bob Acheson has spent two years compiling the autobiography of his early years, packed with his vivid recollections of growing up in the West Wight. Bob
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Gallybaggers back for Chillerton and Gatcombe Scarecrow Festival
THE 'Gallybaggers' will be back looking as creative as ever when the biannual Gatcombe and Chillerton Scarecrow Festival returns next month. As ever, there is sure to be another eye-catching and characterful display of scarecrows — known colloquially
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Spring Covid-19 vaccinations to be handed out - here's when
Covid-19 vaccinations are starting up again, at St Mary’s Hospital, for Isle of Wight residents aged 75 years and older, residents in care homes, and young people aged 6 months and over with severe immunosuppression. If you are eligible, you will
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"Magic Tenner" scheme will offer some bargains to Newport shoppers
A Totally Locally Magic Tenner event is coming to Newport on the Isle of Wight. Newport Business Association has signed up to the scheme, which is aimed at getting more people to use their local shops - with some offers and promotions designed
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Elderly Island man dies after suffering house fire injuries
AN ELDERLY man seriously injured in a house fire has died. Police, firefighters and paramedics were called to the fire at a property on Shanklin Road, near Godshill, at around 2am this morning (Sunday). A man aged in his 90s suffered serious
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Man suffers burns in late night house fire
A MAN suffered serious burns in a fire at an address near an Isle of Wight village. Emergency services were called to the fire on the A3020 Shanklin Road, near Whiteley Bank, during the early hours of this morning (Sunday). SCROLL DOWN FOR
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LIVE BLOG: Man seriously injured in Isle of Wight house fire
1:19pm Sadly, the man seriously injured in a house fire this morning has died. Read more: Isle of Wight pensioner
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Three hurt after speedboat crashes — including one in Cowes
A SPEEDBOAT which collided in Gosport Marina, had earlier crashed into the harbour wall in Cowes, police and the coastguard have confirmed. UPDATE: Investigation clears up confusion after East Cowes boat crash Hampshire and Isle of
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Extensive late night rescue search called off after 'crashed boat' reports drew blank
A LAND, sea and air search triggered by several reports a small boat had collided with the East Cowes breakwater, was called off during the early hours of this morning (Sunday). Cowes RNLI lifeboat say it was joined in the search by coastguard
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Expect diversions during work on Medina Way
CLOSURE to a large section of Newport's Medina Way dual carriageway over two days this coming week — to allow for work on the key Isle of Wight road — may cause traffic disruption. Contractor, Island Roads, will be undertaking road marking works
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West Wight folk and blues festival returns next month
A DAY-LONG festival of folk and blues music is heading to the Isle of Wight next month. Wolverton Folk and Blues Fair is set to take place at Wolverton Manor, Shorwell, on Saturday, May 11, between 11.30am and 8pm. Since its successful launch
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Council leader pledges action over building affordable homes for Islanders
The shortage of real, affordable homes is a pressing issue for our Island and one that that requires multifaceted solutions, creative approaches, and determination to overcome the financial constraints that have been holding us back for far too long
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Man jailed after stealing two Lay-Z Spa hot tubs from B&Q store
A man who stole two Lay-Z Spa hot tubs and attempted to steal a trolley full of items from the Isle of Wight’s B&Q store has been jailed. Jamie McClelland, of Freefolk Green, Havant, changed his not-guilty plea to admit theft from a shop and
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A look at Island brickwork in the restoration and extension of old properties
The Isle of Wight Society has recently been looking at various buildings around the Island entered for our annual conservation award. What has been most striking this year has been the attention to detail, such as when brickwork has had to be replaced
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Stealing broccoli to sewage on the beaches: A look at the County Press archives
The Isle of Wight County Press has been reporting local news since 1884. We've taken a delve into the archives. April 1904, 120 years ago: A young Newport girl had a miraculous escape when the hem of her dress became caught beneath the
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Island tourists "rubbed eyes in disbelief" over Wightlink booking charges
Chris Reed, Fishbourne: My visitors were booked on the 1pm ferry, on Sunday, to return to the mainland. They needed to go earlier and on Saturday, went online to change their return to 11am. There was a charge of £81 which they baulked at.
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Man accused of being double drink-drive limit in stationary Citroen to face trial
A MAN accused of being caught behind the wheel of a stationary Citroen car while while more than double the drink-drive, will stand trial this summer. Jacob Grimaldi, of Upton Road, Ryde, denied being in charge of a motor vehicle while above the
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Rugby players set to scale great heights for brave toddler Teddy
THE Ward family on the Isle of Wight have a steep personal mountain to climb — and need your help to reach a goal very close to their hearts. Jess and Dan’s adorable son, Teddy, aged 22 months, has been diagnosed with the life-limiting condition
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Can you help piece together Doug's 1942 Island life for his family?
A FAMILY is trying to piece together details of time spent on the Isle of Wight by a Canadian man killed at just 22 in the Second World War. Susan Peberdy is researching the life of her uncle, Douglas Gordon Rathwell, who was born on May 22, 1922