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One Direction bandmates 'devastated' following Liam Payne's death
Liam Payne's One Direction bandmates have paid tribute to him following the singer's sudden death. Payne died after falling from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina on October 16 aged 31. Police in Buenos Aires shared that
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Rare blonde squirrel discovered living at popular Island attraction
A rare blonde squirrel has been spotted living in the gardens of a popular Isle of Wight attraction. Ventnor Botanic Garden shared photos of the unusual animal on its social media accounts, attracting attention from wildlife enthusiasts and visitors
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County Press inviting readers to get creative for Brighstone Christmas Tree Festival
The Isle of Wight County Press will return to Brighstone Christmas Tree Festival this year - and you can get involved by decorating our tree! We are asking readers to make small origami decorations and baubles out of Isle of Wight County Press
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Islander Leigh delighted British back in America's Cup contention after poor start
BRITISH America's Cup hopefuls INEOS Britannia — with Isle of Wight sailor Leigh McMillan in its crew — has kept alive their hopes of winning from an almost hopeless position. Britannia secured two race wins against the favourites and defending
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Island visitor told to "stay away" from Class A drugs after Cowes arrest
An Isle of Wight visitor has been told to “stay away” from Class A drugs after being caught in possession while visiting his friend in Cowes. Adam Jepson, of Bedhampton Hill in Havant, attended the IW Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, October 15,
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Red Jet to operate on reduced timetable next month
An Isle of Wight ferry service's timetable is due to be slashed next month. Red Jet crossings will be reduced, with six sailings cut from the ferry's weekday timetable and ten services from their Saturday timetable. The ferry operator is running
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Island red squirrel sanctuary unveiled by charity
A new Isle of Wight red squirrel sanctuary has been unveiled. The Isle of Wight Red Squirrel Trust has bought 12 acres of woodland at Harding Shute, Ryde. The conservation charity opened the woodland, named Howes Wood on October 7. The
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House just metres from landslip SELLS at auction (but not for £10)
An Isle of Wight house situated on the edge of a landslip area has sold at auction — for more than its £10 guide price. The semi-detached property is mere metres away from the landslip-hit Leeson Road in Ventnor. Listed through First for Auctions
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New Wightlink boss visiting the Island to hear customer concerns
Islanders are being invited to meet the new boss of Isle of Wight ferry firm Wightlink and have their say on issues such as timetabling, facilities and pricing. CEO Katy Taylor and several Wightlink managers will be at Quay Arts in Newport on Wednesday
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Bid to convert Freshwater building after three failed attempts
A bid to turn a Freshwater building into an office has been made following three failed attempts to convert the space in the face of ongoing opposition. Callum Hill has sought to change a New Village site, described as a garage, into a work space
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Iconic Shorwell footbridge could be replaced
An iconic footbridge in poor condition, which straddles a main rural road on the Isle of Wight, could be replaced. Shorwell Parish Council has applied to replace Shorwell's White Lady Bridge in the Grade II listed Northcourt Historic Park and Garden
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Islander's 'love cheat' nightmare recounted in new Channel 4 documentary
An Isle of Wight woman who was 'scammed, manipulated and defrauded' by a 'love cheat' is to recount her shocking ordeal in a new true crime documentary on Channel 4. Megan Clarke says her world 'fell apart' after finding out her fiancée was in
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Flood alert issued for the Isle of Wight's coast
A flood alert has been issued for the Isle of Wight's coast this morning (Thursday). From 10.30am, the Environment Agency is warning of a higher than normal tide due to unsettled weather. Water levels will be very high in Cowes, affecting Medina
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Controversial school proposals to come under County Hall spotlight TODAY
School planning proposals which could lead to the closure of six Isle of Wight primary schools will come under the spotlight at County Hall tonight. Members of the policy and scrutiny committee for children's services, education and skills will
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Seven-year-old achieves podium finish in Wessex League Cyclocross Series
A seven-year-old cyclist finished third in a race against 26 other children. Finley Manser-Grundy took part in the under-8s race in round five of the Wessex League Cyclocross Series in Southampton on Sunday, October 8. This was Finley's second
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Shoplifter stole beer, trampoline, vacuum cleaner and vapes in five-month spree
An Isle of Wight shoplifter who stole a trampoline and a vacuum cleaner in a five-month £400 shoplifting spree has been handed a conditional discharge. Timothy Saunders, of Heathfield Road in Freshwater, attended the IW Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday
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Isle of Wight beach clean collects 22kg of litter
Almost 30 people took part in a beach clean-up on the Isle of Wight. The Marine Conservation Society’s annual Great British Beach Clean was organised by Landguard, Lower Hyde, and Nodes Point Holiday Parks and took place between September 20 and
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Find out what the Island MPs' views are on County Hall's £10 million funding plea
THE TWO new Isle of Wight MPs appear to be singing from the same hymn sheet when it comes to County Hall's pleas for an extra £10 million to help deliver its services. Isle of Wight Council leader, Cllr Phil Jordan, last week wrote to Angela Rayner
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Island teams up to celebrate Go Yellow Day 2024 for Mountbatten PHOTOS
Schools, businesses and the MP for Isle of Wight West were among those who celebrated Go Yellow Day 2024 in aid of Mountbatten last Friday (October 11). At Mountbatten’s John Cheverton Centre in Newport, the team set themselves the challenge of
