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Incident at Thorness Bay Holiday Park in June

Isle of Wight holidays

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Parkdean Resorts apologises to Polish guests following Thorness Bay incident

Judge slams Crown Prosecution Service for

Judge slams Crown Prosecution Service for

Judge slams Crown Prosecution Service for "unacceptable" no show for trial

Red Funnel is experiencing lengthy delays.

Red Funnel is experiencing lengthy delays.

Major delays of up to three hours impacting Red Funnel ferry service

The Isle of Wight Law Courts.

The Isle of Wight Law Courts.

Islander accused of knocking out and breaking jaw of man outside restaurant

Car and van crash prompts emergency response to main road

Car and van crash prompts emergency response to main road

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Car and van crash prompts emergency response to main road

Flying the flag in Bembridge.

Flying the flag in Bembridge.

NCI Bembridge fly the flag in 2,000 mile coastal relay

William and Pamela Bean celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary.

William and Pamela Bean celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary.

70TH ANNIVERSARY

Platinum wedding anniversary

Chance encounter on Island bus led to 70 years of happy marriage

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"We can't be everywhere at once" says council after dog poo figures revealed

Pensioner who flouted terms of Sex Offenders' Register to be sentenced next month

Pensioner who flouted terms of Sex Offenders' Register to be sentenced next month

Pensioner who flouted terms of Sex Offenders' Register to be sentenced next month

See what sentence an Island paedophile received from a judge

See what sentence an Island paedophile received from a judge

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See what sentence an Island paedophile received from a judge

Arcadia in Southampton

Arcadia in Southampton

Ten cruise ships to look out for off the Isle of Wight this weekend

Red Funnel customers beset with more cancellations following latest ferry problem

Red Funnel customers beset with more cancellations following latest ferry problem

Isle of Wight ferry

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Red Funnel customers beset with more cancellations following latest ferry problem

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Iconic band The Hoosiers coming to perform at popular Island venue

Holliers Hotel in Shanklin

Holliers Hotel in Shanklin

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Island hotel celebrating 200 year anniversary in style

Regal Princess arrives back in Southampton after emergency was declared

Regal Princess arrives back in Southampton after emergency was declared

Regal Princess arrives back in Southampton after emergency incident

Red Funnel ferry Red Osprey in Southampton

Red Funnel ferry Red Osprey in Southampton

Isle of Wight ferry

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Here's why Red Funnel is cancelling several vehicle ferry services next week

Morton Manor Road in Brading

Morton Manor Road in Brading

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Warning to drivers using illegal shortcut to bypass major road closure

Plenty of entertainment for all sailing fans at Cowes Week.

Plenty of entertainment for all sailing fans at Cowes Week.

Eyes of the world to fall on spectacular 198th Cowes Week regatta

Indecent images of the most serious category were found on an Island man's computer.

Indecent images of the most serious category were found on an Island man's computer.

Island man caught with sick sex abuse images of children on home computer

News

Who's the winner of the Isle of Wight Lottery's special draw?

Who's the winner of the Isle of Wight Lottery's special draw?

LOTTERY SUCCESS!

Who's the lucky winner in the Isle of Wight Lottery's Special Summer Draw?

The Isle of Wight Law Courts.

The Isle of Wight Law Courts.

Throttling man accusation will see Islander face jury trial

Entertainment, music and events: What’s on at Cowes Week on Friday, July 27

Entertainment, music and events: What’s on at Cowes Week on Friday, July 27

Entertainment, music and events: What’s on at Cowes Week on Friday

The Isle of Wight Steam Railway's new Chief Executive, Marc Morgan-Huws

The Isle of Wight Steam Railway's new Chief Executive, Marc Morgan-Huws

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Isle of Wight Steam Railway announces familiar face as first-ever chief executive

Some of the Medina Prom students

Some of the Medina Prom students

Medina College students enjoy the finer things at Year 11 prom PHOTOS

Representatives from the Isle of Wight Council, The Department for Work and Pensions and the Isle of Wight Youth Trust celebrate the opening of a new Youth Hub in Newport

Representatives from the Isle of Wight Council, The Department for Work and Pensions and the Isle of Wight Youth Trust celebrate the opening of a new Youth Hub in Newport

Jobs and careers

Island's new Youth Hub helps 24 young people into work

Police on patrol in the Isle of Wight Festival vicinity.

Police on patrol in the Isle of Wight Festival vicinity.

Isle of Wight Festival 2024

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Festival security staff saw man take tube of drugs from his bottom

Fitzroy Street from the Station Road crossroads, looking towards Leed Street

Fitzroy Street from the Station Road crossroads, looking towards Leed Street

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Residential street in Sandown to close for almost a month due to roadworks

Wightlink car ferry Victoria of Wight

Wightlink car ferry Victoria of Wight

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Saturday revised timetable on Wightlink car ferry is a 'last resort'

At the front from left, RTC projects officer Annette Johansson-Steed, #GoLiveGranny Lyn Blackledge and Unlimited Island founder Claire Walker, with various stakeholders, sponsors and notable Island figures standing behind

At the front from left, RTC projects officer Annette Johansson-Steed, #GoLiveGranny Lyn Blackledge and Unlimited Island founder Claire Walker, with various stakeholders, sponsors and notable Island figures standing behind

Isle of Wight beaches

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Popular Island beach unveiled as 'accessible to all' at opening ceremony

Connor Wolstenholme and Connie Stinton arrive in style

Connor Wolstenholme and Connie Stinton arrive in style

Carisbrooke College students arrive in style at their Year 11 prom PHOTOS

Ad Astra is heading to Shanklin Theatre this July.

Ad Astra is heading to Shanklin Theatre this July.

Shademakers bringing carnival spectacular to Shanklin Theatre

Clown Peppi and Ringmistress Lia

Clown Peppi and Ringmistress Lia

Jay Miller's Circus is in town with new acts and you could win tickets!

Nettlestone Primary School celebrating its Ofsted rating.

Nettlestone Primary School celebrating its Ofsted rating.

"I could not be prouder" says Island headteacher after Ofsted visit

Swimmers on Sandown beach.

Swimmers on Sandown beach.

Swimmers make a splash for 70th Pier2Pier event

Major new Island leisure park plans recommended for refusal

Major new Island leisure park plans recommended for refusal

Planning and development

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Major new Island leisure park plans recommended for refusal

County Press sales manager Matthew Curran.

County Press sales manager Matthew Curran.

County Press launches recruitment package for employers

Joy Ballard, Ryde Academy headteacher.

Joy Ballard, Ryde Academy headteacher.

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Headteacher Joy Ballard takes 'step back' from Ryde Academy

UK TODAY

English Heritage vs National Trust - which membership is best?

How to watch Team GB at Paris Olympics 2024 on TV - is the BBC showing coverage?

What are the worst Olympic sports? I’d scrap these 9 in a heartbeat

Common flight booking mistakes that could end up costing you £115 or more

Martin Lewis' MSE explains changes to the £200 school uniform grant in UK

How to claim compensation on Eurostar train - these are your options

Sport

The Wight Mountain Cycle Race Team

2024 Paris Olympic Games

Talented Islanders including Olympic hopeful gather at Wightlink sponsorship event

H400 Thunderstreak battles choppy conditions on her way to Class 3E victory in Solent 80 race

H400 Thunderstreak battles choppy conditions on her way to Class 3E victory in Solent 80 race

Race boat more than 60 years old outshines younger rivals in thrilling race

Plenty of entertainment for all sailing fans at Cowes Week.

Plenty of entertainment for all sailing fans at Cowes Week.

Eyes of the world to fall on spectacular 198th Cowes Week regatta

Newport Rowing Club's clubhouse on the river Medina

Newport Rowing Club's clubhouse on the river Medina

Newport club rowers enjoy success in major Southampton regatta

Swimmers on Sandown beach.

Swimmers on Sandown beach.

Swimmers make a splash for 70th Pier2Pier event

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National Sport

The Eiffel Tower was part of a groundbreaking opening ceremony (Joel Marklund/PA)

The Eiffel Tower was part of a groundbreaking opening ceremony (Joel Marklund/PA)

Olympics day one: Spotlight on sport after rain dampens unique opening ceremony

Pep Guardiola has not ruled out a contract extension at Manchester City (Adam Davy/PA)

Pep Guardiola has not ruled out a contract extension at Manchester City (Adam Davy/PA)

Pep Guardiola not ruling out signing new Man City contract

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has backed Team GB’s athletes to inspire a new generation to take up sport with their exploits at the Paris Olympics (Carl Court)

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has backed Team GB’s athletes to inspire a new generation to take up sport with their exploits at the Paris Olympics (Carl Court)

Sir Keir Starmer hails ‘excellent’ Team GB athletes ahead of Paris Olympics

Spectators shelter from the rain at the Trocadero during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony (Mike Egerton/PA).

Spectators shelter from the rain at the Trocadero during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony (Mike Egerton/PA).

Rain puts a dampener on Paris Olympics opening ceremony

Heavy rain falls at the Trocadero during the opening ceremony for the Olympic Games in Paris (Joel Marklund/PA).

Heavy rain falls at the Trocadero during the opening ceremony for the Olympic Games in Paris (Joel Marklund/PA).

Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony in pictures

Spectators shelter from the rain at the Trocadero during the Paris 2024 opening ceremony (Mike Egerton/PA).

Spectators shelter from the rain at the Trocadero during the Paris 2024 opening ceremony (Mike Egerton/PA).

Rain puts a dampener on the Paris Olympics opening ceremony down the River Seine

Great Britain flag bearers Tom Daley and Helen Glover and Team GB team-mates during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony (John Walton/PA).

Great Britain flag bearers Tom Daley and Helen Glover and Team GB team-mates during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony (John Walton/PA).

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Paris welcomes Olympics Games with groundbreaking opening ceremony on the Seine

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Who's the winner of the Isle of Wight Lottery's special draw?

Who's the winner of the Isle of Wight Lottery's special draw?

LOTTERY SUCCESS!

Who's the lucky winner in the Isle of Wight Lottery's Special Summer Draw?

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Iconic band The Hoosiers coming to perform at popular Island venue

Plenty of entertainment for all sailing fans at Cowes Week.

Plenty of entertainment for all sailing fans at Cowes Week.

Eyes of the world to fall on spectacular 198th Cowes Week regatta

Ad Astra is heading to Shanklin Theatre this July.

Ad Astra is heading to Shanklin Theatre this July.

Shademakers bringing carnival spectacular to Shanklin Theatre

Clown Peppi and Ringmistress Lia

Clown Peppi and Ringmistress Lia

Jay Miller's Circus is in town with new acts and you could win tickets!

Joy Wiltshire at the V&A with her latest piece.

Joy Wiltshire at the V&A with her latest piece.

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Island pewterer's spectacular piece takes pride of place on V&A shelf

Wight Noize winner Marnie Marie performed at 23 primary schools across the Isle of Wight

Wight Noize winner Marnie Marie performed at 23 primary schools across the Isle of Wight

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Award-winning musician performs at 23 Isle of Wight primary schools

TV presenter Louise Minchin

TV presenter Louise Minchin

Popular television presenter and author joins Isle of Wight Literary Festival line-up

Chale Show is celebrating its 96th edition next month.

Chale Show is celebrating its 96th edition next month.

From quad stunts to performing dogs and ducks Chale Show has something for everyone

Barry ‘The Fish’ Melton, the original guitarist with psychedelic rock pioneers, Country Joe and the Fish

Barry ‘The Fish’ Melton, the original guitarist with psychedelic rock pioneers, Country Joe and the Fish

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True legend of rock music in interview before Isle of Wight gig

TV chef Phil Vickery at The Hut, Colwell Bay

TV chef Phil Vickery at The Hut, Colwell Bay

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TV chef filming at popular Isle of Wight restaurant

Artist to host nostalgic ice cream pop-up event at Shanklin bookshop

Artist to host nostalgic ice cream pop-up event at Shanklin bookshop

Artist to host nostalgic ice cream pop-up event at Shanklin bookshop

Great reads

Yarbridge Crossroads

Yarbridge Crossroads

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Is Brading the most cut-off town on the Island?

Former VBGFS chair Sally Peake, Simon Goodenough, Debs Goodenough and VBGFS chair Val Pitts

Former VBGFS chair Sally Peake, Simon Goodenough, Debs Goodenough and VBGFS chair Val Pitts

Prestigious horticulture award for Simon and Debs Goodenough

Copse Lane in Freshwater.

Copse Lane in Freshwater.

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"God bless you Island Roads!" — Grateful resident praises service

Model Village, Godshill.

Model Village, Godshill.

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Find out who won awards in this year's Wight in Bloom competition

Christopher Ryan-Taylor, left, with Gareth Garner-Ferreday on their wedding day.

Christopher Ryan-Taylor, left, with Gareth Garner-Ferreday on their wedding day.

Cancer-stricken Island widower finds love again through gardening

Club chair Nolan Butt presenting the Banksian medal to Ian Elliott

Club chair Nolan Butt presenting the Banksian medal to Ian Elliott

Bonsai experts rewarded at club competition

Vernon Square Summer Party 2024

Vernon Square Summer Party 2024

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Record attendance for Vernon Square Summer Party

A cannabis plant has been removed.

A cannabis plant has been removed.

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Cannabis plants "speedily" removed from town centre flower bed

The cannabis plant growing in a flower bed in Ryde.

The cannabis plant growing in a flower bed in Ryde.

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Experts confirm cannabis plant is growing in Ryde town centre flower bed

Historic Haseley Manor in Arreton.

Historic Haseley Manor in Arreton.

Explore beautiful Isle of Wight gardens while supporting worthy causes TODAY

Historic Haseley Manor in Arreton.

Historic Haseley Manor in Arreton.

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Explore beautiful Isle of Wight gardens while supporting worthy causes

A road closed on the Isle of Wight

A road closed on the Isle of Wight

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So many attractions closed and roads closed, has council just given up?

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National News

A vehicle drives past the spreading River Fire (August Frank/Lewiston Tribune via AP)

A vehicle drives past the spreading River Fire (August Frank/Lewiston Tribune via AP)

Air tanker pilot killed as US wildfires spread

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump reacts following an assassination attempt. (AP Photo/Gene J Puskar, File)

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump reacts following an assassination attempt. (AP Photo/Gene J Puskar, File)

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Trump struck by bullet during assassination attempt, FBI says

What the papers say (PA)

What the papers say (PA)

What the papers say – July 27

Academics said that they have found that a common bacteria can ‘melt’ some cancers (Alamy/PA)

Academics said that they have found that a common bacteria can ‘melt’ some cancers (Alamy/PA)

Common mouth bacteria found to ‘melt’ certain cancers in ‘surprising’ discovery

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar is facing criticism after he claimed there would be no austerity under Labour. (Jane Barlow/PA)

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar is facing criticism after he claimed there would be no austerity under Labour. (Jane Barlow/PA)

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Sarwar’s no austerity under Labour pledge coming back to bite him, SNP warns

Narcis Titianu, one of the four men who died in a collision on the A436 (Gloucestershire Police/PA)

Narcis Titianu, one of the four men who died in a collision on the A436 (Gloucestershire Police/PA)

Families pay tribute to four men killed after their car crashed into a tree

Celine Dion (Ian West/PA)

Celine Dion (Ian West/PA)

Celine Dion makes return to public performance at Olympics opening ceremony

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