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Police attend car crash on Newport link road
Police have closed an Isle of Wight link road following a crash. A link road between Fairlee Road and Medina Way has been closed by police. The road is also blocked for traffic between Coppins Bridge and Fairlee Road. Vehicles can still
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Bizarre case sees man refuse to engage with court procedure
AN ISLE of Wight man refused to engage with court staff when in front of magistrates, despite waiting patiently for his case to be heard. The 44-year-old appeared before Isle of Wight magistrates on Tuesday, November 12. He was there to answer
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Isle of Wight Search and Rescue team given royal seal of approval for voluntary work
THE Isle of Wight Search and Rescue team has received the prestigious King's Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS) 2024. The award is the highest honour for a local voluntary group in the UK, equivalent to an MBE. This recognises the group's outstanding
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Popular seafront pub takes step closer to fish and chip shop dream
A popular Isle of Wight seafront pub and restaurant has taken a step closer to its chippy dream following its ‘opening soon’ announcement. As previously reported by the County Press, The Millbay in Ventnor looks forward to unveiling a big change
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Dinosaur Isle to hold community event for £1 entry this weekend
A popular Isle of Wight attraction is holding a community event this weekend (Saturday, November 16 and 17), where entry is just £1. Dinosaur Isle, on Culver Parade in Sandown, will hold Blast from the Past, an event that brings together heritage
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Reader offer: Enjoy a £1 hot drink at popular cafe Snacks and Ladders
The Isle of Wight County Press has teamed up with one of the Island’s freshest independent cafes to offer readers a great deal on drinks. Snacks and Ladders Board Game Cafe is offering an exclusive deal to County Press readers. From Friday,
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Drink driver crashed car after giving sister lift to Newport party
AN ISLE of Wight drink driver crashed her car after giving her sister a lift to a party in Newport. Ella Furnell, of Adelaide Place, Ryde, appeared before Isle of Wight magistrates on Tuesday, November 12. The 23-year-old admitted drink driving
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Rowridge transmitter celebrates 70 years of broadcasting
An Isle of Wight transmitting station is celebrating 70 years of broadcasting. Established on November 12, 1954, the Rowridge station initially introduced BBC's 405-line television coverage to homes in a wide region, including Southampton, Portsmouth
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Garden centre 'devastated and amazed' at restaurant's shock hygiene rating
An Isle of Wight garden centre, which runs a popular Christmas attraction, has said it is both 'devastated' and 'amazed' after its restaurant received a shock hygiene rating. Following an inspection on October 16, Busy Bee's Olive Tree Restaurant
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Centenarian was chef at Ritz — but now he's cooking up a storm for Children in Need
A CENTENARIAN Isle of Wight man whose former career as a chef saw him work at two of the world's most famous hotels — The Ritz and The Savoy in London — will be cooking up a storm in aid of BBC Children in Need. Bill Smith — a spritely 103-year-old
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Yarmouth Bridge set to reopen after restoration works
An Isle of Wight bridge is set to reopen tomorrow (Friday, November 15) after improvement works. Yarmouth Bridge is due to reopen to road traffic tomorrow after work by Island Roads to install a new deck. The bridge also features new timber
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Man in 50s under police investigation after alleged drug drive
A man in his 50s has been released under police investigation following a drug drive arrest on the Isle of Wight on Tuesday afternoon (November 12). Hampshire and IW Constabulary were contacted after concerns were raised about a man allegedly driving
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Island offender burgled food and drink from Sandown hotel
AN ISLE of Wight man who burgled a hotel while already serving a suspended sentence will learn his fate early next year. Daniel Jeavons, of Cross Street, Ryde, appeared before Isle of Wight magistrates on Tuesday, November 12. At a previous
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Island solicitors to benefit from government's £24m legal aid overhaul
Solicitors working on the Isle of Wight are set to benefit from a government plan to increase funding for criminal aid, with £24 million injected into the justice system. The reforms, announced by the Ministry of Justice, include a £400,000 allocation
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Island gig rowing club keen to attract more to one of UK's fastest growing sports
A ROWING club on the Isle of Wight has announced plans to get more members on board alongside a fundraising campaign to restore its historical boat. Brading Haven Gig Rowing (BHGR), based at Brading Haven Yacht Club, Bembridge Harbour, is hoping
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First look at new inclusive children's play park opening in Godshill
A new inclusive, accessible Isle of Wight children's play park is set to open for the very first time this weekend. Godshill resident, Nikki Collinson-Phenix, came up with the idea all the way back in 2015. The project was born following a
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Age UK launches Christmas raffle with a chance to win £25,000 or a car
Age UK Isle of Wight has launched its 2024 Christmas raffle with a chance to win up to £25,000 or a new car. The raffle, co-ordinated by Age UK nationally, will see all proceeds from tickets bought directly from the local charity partners go to
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Cowes paedophile, 20, caught with over 1,000 indecent images of children
A 20-year-old Isle of Wight man caught with more than 1,000 child sex abuse images will go before a judge next year. Samuel Huckle, of St Faiths Road, Cowes, appeared before Isle of Wight magistrates on Tuesday, November 12. The 20-year-old
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Adult social care and children's services costs to be discussed by council TODAY
Adult social care and children's services costs continue to bear down on the Isle of Wight Council's finances, according to a new report. Cabinet member for housing and finance Ian Stephens's report, due to be presented to the cabinet today (Thursday
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Wight Eagles women earn hard-fought draw against Liphook United
THE Wight Eagles secured a point against third-place Liphook United, despite injuries and absences. WIGHT EAGLES 2, LIPHOOK 2 The Eagles, who had to reshuffle their line-up, gave some 16-year-olds a chance to shine. They started the match
