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Islanders quiz council over contentious school proposals
Islanders quizzed council officers yesterday evening (Thursday) over Isle of Wight Council plans that could result in the closure of six primary schools. The Policy and Scrutiny Committee for Children's Services, Education and Skills received questions
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School plans attracting 'very considerable interest' says education officer
The leading education officer at the Isle of Wight Council has said controversial plans to shut six schools have attracted "very considerable interest". Speaking at the Policy and Scrutiny Committee for Children's Services, Education and Skills
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Crash leaves Ventnor with only one route in and out
9:58pm The road is now clear and has been re-opened.
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Restaurant owner banned from driving after "act of kindness" backfires
An Isle of Wight restaurant owner has been banned from driving after his “act of kindness” got him tangled up with police. Ruslan Ciobanu, of Merstone Lane, Arreton, attended the IW Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, October 15, and pleaded guilty
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Popular pub "embarrassed" by one-star hygiene rating
A popular Isle of Wight pub says it is "genuinely embarrassed" after being slapped with a one-star food hygiene rating. An Environmental Health Officer found issues ranging from out-of-date food to poor cleanliness during an inspection at The White
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'Work knife' incident at Ryde business prompts police investigation
An investigation is underway after an incident allegedly involving a 'work knife' at a business in Ryde on the Isle of Wight. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said it was called to a public order incident yesterday afternoon (Thursday).
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Isle of Wight's most popular cafes revealed (vote for your favourite!)
The shortlist of your favourite Isle of Wight cafes has been chosen by you – with voting opening soon! Find out how to vote your favourite below Previously, the County Press asked you to nominate the best place on the Island for the IW County
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Robin Hill teases 'masses' of new attractions as opening date revealed
'Masses of exciting new attractions' have been promised at Robin Hill as the popular Isle of Wight attraction prepares to reopen. Now under new ownership, it has been confirmed the park will be back open from Easter next year. Those holding
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WATCH Trailer for Island-filmed Amazon Prime pilot released
The trailer for a new Amazon Prime Video pilot, partly filmed on the Isle of Wight, has been released. Scroll down to watch the trailer... From producer, director and writer Melissa Graves, Small Town Witches is described as a 'witchy drama
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Another home near landslip site up for auction with £10 guide price
Another Isle of Wight property near the Ventnor landslip has been listed for auction with a guide price of just £10. The three-bedroom semi-detached property is vacant and available to purchase for cash buyers only. It is understood by the
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Man denies eight months of abuse and violence towards girlfriend
An Isle of Wight man denies being repeatedly abusive and violent towards his girlfriend over eight months. Anish Tiwari, of West Hill Road, Ryde, attended the IW Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, October 15. The 20-year-old denied a single charge
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Teenage trio under investigation after burglary in Ryde
Isle of Wight Police arrested three teenagers last night following reports of a burglary. Officers were called to the scene on Monkton Street in Ryde at 8.21pm. Three 14-year-old boys from Ryde have been arrested on suspicion of burglary.
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Further cancellations on Red Funnel car ferry service
There are further cancellations on Isle of Wight firm Red Funnel's car ferry service this morning (Friday). Initially, only a few sailings were suspended but fog is continuing to cause disruption to the East Cowes to Southampton service. Customers
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Cancellations and disruption on Wightlink and Red Funnel services
There is disruption and cancellations on Isle of Wight ferry firms Red Funnel and Wightlink this morning (Friday). Updated: There are further cancellations on Red Funnel On Wightlink, from Portsmouth, the 8am, 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm and
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Cruise ships sailing past the Isle of Wight this week
Cruise ships are set to pass through the Solent this week as they set sail from Portsmouth and Southampton, with many visible from the Isle of Wight. Here's a list of arrival and departure times for eagle-eyed snappers and marine enthusiasts.
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Popular MacNaughton-Howe Arts and Crafts Festival starts TODAY
A POPULAR annual event on the Isle of Wight established in 1956 — the MacNaughton Howe Arts and Crafts Festival — takes place in Ventnor today (Friday, October 18) and tomorrow (Saturday). The festival, as it was last year, is being staged at St
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"Drunk" swore at town council meeting then duct taped his mouth shut in court
A "drunk" Isle of Wight man swore and made racial slurs at a town council meeting, after entering the wrong room, then duct taped his mouth shut as he appeared in court. On Friday, October 11, Michael Cooper, of Fort Street, Sandown, went before
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Doctor Who stars to guest at Island convention this weekend
Stars of Doctor Who, Harry Potter and Star Wars will be making their way to the Isle of Wight for the fourth edition of Fan TC Con this weekend. Sylvester McCoy, whose credits include The Hobbit films and the seventh incarnation of Doctor Who,
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Platform One College set to launch new weekend fashion school for teens
A NEW Saturday 'fashion school' is set to launch for Isle of Wight teenagers. Saturday Fashion School is a course designed to give teenagers the chance to begin exploring mood and colour boards, before experimenting with sewing and construction
