Isle of Wight News
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Body Of Man In 40s Discovered Following Brighstone Fire
Police have discovered the body of a man in his 40s following a fire at a residential address in Brighstone.
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Food And Fuel Support Extended For Island Families In Need
Extra funding has been awarded to the Isle of Wight Council to continue to provide crisis support to vulnerable households in most need.
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Hovertravel Releases More Than 60 Late Flights For July And August
Hovertravel has enhanced its evening and night-time timetable by adding 66 flights across the summer months of July and August.
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Leeson Road Closure Shortened To Allow Walkers Access Onto Downs
The road closure in place for safety reasons following the major landslide off Leeson Road at Bonchurch has been shortened.
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ICRTouch Donates £2,000 To Support Sophie’s Legacy
ICRTouch, an industry-leading software development company based in Sandown, has announced a donation of £2,000 to local charity Sophie's Legacy.
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South Korea Voyage For Red Jet 4
More than 21 years since entering passenger service, Red Funnel’s Hi-Speed passenger ferry, Red Jet 4, is moving on to pastures new, following a recent purchase by Nam Hae Express Co, a leading ferry company in South Korea.
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Three Newport Councillors Support GP Practice Return To Town
The return of the former West Street GP surgery to Newport has been backed by three local Councillors, who are also local Community Council members.
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Chair Of Ryde Town Board Appointed As Government Programme Director Visits Ryde
A chair for the Ryde Town Board has been appointed in what is set to be an exciting period of growth and transformation for the town.
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Investigation Underway Following House Fire In Brighstone
An investigation is underway following a fire at house in Brighstone yesterday.
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Reaction To Donna Jones Police And Crime Commissioner Re-Election
Donna Jones has been re-elected as the police and crime commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
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New Dementia Hub To Open In Cowes Next Week
A dedicated space for Island services to work together to provide essential support to Islanders living with dementia is set to open in Cowes next week.
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Armed Forces Covenant Members Supporting Armed Forces Day
Seasafe, Rouse, Smokin Jacks and Impulse Consulting have all gone one step further with their support for the Island's Armed Forces community, by sponsoring some of the attractions at this year’s Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day.
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Miriam Margolyes, Aggers And Tuffers And Plastic Mermaids To Headline Wight Proms 2024
The Wight Proms Festival has announced its 2024 line-up.
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Isle Of Wight Shoppers Helping To Tackle Rising Levels Of Hygiene Poverty
An Isle of Wight store has teamed up with leading suppliers to tackle hygiene poverty.
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Two Isle Of Wight Businesses Win At Annual Muddy Stiletto Awards
Two Isle of Wight businesses have received prestigious awards.
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Sandown Carnival Launches 2024 Season
Sandown Carnival, in existence since 1889, has launched its latest carnival season.
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Dover Park Primary School Celebrates Continued Success With Glowing Ofsted Report
Following an Ofsted inspection in March, Dover Park Primary School is delighted to have received an extremely positive report.
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Rescue Services Join RNLI’s 200th Celebration Event At Cowes
Cowes RNLI played host to a spectacular 999 Day on Cowes Parade on Saturday (5) to mark the RNLI's 200th anniversary.
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Isle Of Wight Council To Move To Committee System In 2025
The Isle of Wight Council has decided to change the way it makes decisions by moving to a committee style of governance system.
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Highway Improvement At Church Litten Next Week
The road surface in Church Litten, Newport, is to be improved over nine days of work starting on Tuesday (May 7).
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Isle Of Wight Beaches Praised In Clean Water League Table
The Isle of Wight has performed well in a new league table of clean beaches, with all of its beaches rated either 'excellent' (three stars) or 'good' (two stars) for water cleanliness in summer.
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Man Arrested After Being Caught During Act Of Self-Gratification In Newport
A man has been arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure after caught in an act of onanism near to a park in Newport.
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May Day Bank Holiday Recycling And Waste Collection Information
Island residents are being reminded that rubbish and recycling collections will not be affected over the May Day (6 May) bank holiday.
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Isle Of Wight Ambulance Service Star Louise Awarded King’s Ambulance Medal
A member of the IW Ambulance Service has been awarded the prestigious King’s Ambulance Medal (KAM) at a recent ceremony in London.
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Stranded RIB Towed To Safety By Cowes Lifeboat
Cowes RNLI lifeboat went to the rescue of a man whose plan for a short sea trip suddenly ended when his RIB took on water as a result of engine trouble last night (Thursday).
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Major Highway Works Taking Place Across Isle Of Wight This Month
Island Roads is preparing to deliver an intensive programme of highway improvement works at a number of sites across the Isle of Wight during May.
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Three Men Arrested On Suspicion Of 'Attempting To Take Child'
Three men have been arrested Following the suspected attempted abduction of two six year-old girls in Newport.
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Wildheart Animal Sanctuary Rescue To Bring First Bears To Isle Of Wight For 30 Years
The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, based in Sandown is embarking on another ambitious animal rescue, this time of two European Brown Bears, Benji and Balu, from Azerbaijan.
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One Week To Go Until Isle Of Wight Walking Festival 25th Anniversary
The Isle of Wight Walking Festival celebrates 25 years this year with the launch of the Spring Walking Festival on Saturday May 11.
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Apply Now For Grant Funding To Help Strengthen Family Support On Isle Of Wight
Do you have an idea or vision for a new group, club or activity that helps to support families locally but need support to get this up and running?
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Pavers Shoes The Latest Newport Business To Close Its Doors
A Newport business has officially closed its doors this week.
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Isle Of Wight Libraries Celebrate World Book Night
Isle of Wight libraries celebrated World Book Night with events taking place at Ryde and Sandown libraries.
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Hovertravel's Hoverbus Showcases All-New Look
Hovertravel has awarded First Bus the contract to operate its Hoverbus service, which connects the hovercraft for crossings to and from the Isle of Wight.
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Bear Grylls Pays Homage To Young Islander Ginny Following Ultimate Scouting Award
Chief Scout, Islander and national icon, Bear Grylls, has honoured Ginny Treadgold, from Chillerton at a special event at Windsor Castle.
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Southern Vectis To Open May Community Fund For Worthy Causes Across Isle Of Wight
Southern Vectis is offering its support to local charities, schools, sports teams and events organisers this May, as part of a good causes initiative.
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Terrorism Plot Teen From Isle Of Wight Further Sentenced
On 15 April, a 16-year-old boy from the Isle of Wight was sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment for terrorism offences.
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Ryde's Waterside Pool Secures £254,000 Of Government Refurbishment Funding
Waterside Community Trust has secured £254,000 in Government funding to fully refurbish the changing rooms at the centre, as well as replacing the roof above the changing rooms.
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Flood Warnings Eased But More 'Unsettled' Weather On The Way
A number of flood warning have been rescinded across the Island this morning, with water levels reducing.
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Sculpture To Commemorate People Affected By Dementia
An event has been held to commemorate those affected by and caring for people with dementia.
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Police Appeal Launched Following East Cowes Waitrose Alcohol Theft
Do you know these two people?
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New 2024/5 Annual Waste And Recycling Guide Out Soon
Island households will be receiving their new annual waste and recycling guide in the post soon.
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Platform One Announces Winner Of 2024 Wight Noize Competition
The winner of this year's Wight Noize competition has been announced.
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Royal Duke To Visit As Newport Minster Reopens
HRH the Duke of Edinburgh will visit to celebrate the re-opening of Newport Minster after a major refurbishment.
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Isle Of Wight Council To Support 'No Mow May' 2024
The Isle of Wight Council is supporting the national ‘No Mow May’ campaign at several of its sites.
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Seaview Pub Picks Up National Award
The Old Fort in Seaview has been crowned Isle of Wight Pub & Bar of the Year 2024 in this year’s National Pub & Bar Awards.
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Isle Of Wight Radio Child Of Wight Awards 2024 Nominations Now Open
Isle of Wight Radio's Child of Wight Awards will return later this year - and it's time to get your votes in.
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New Online Cancer Support For Local Residents
Wessex Cancer Support has expanded its services so anyone can access cancer support online.
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Specialist Monitoring Equipment Now Installed At Leeson Road
An array of specialist hi-tech equipment that will monitor any ongoing movement in and around Leeson Road in Ventnor has now been installed.
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West Wight Runner Jackie Follows PB Marathon Run With Eastenders Appearance
A West Wight road runner is celebrating - and recovering - following a brilliant performance at the London Marathon on Sunday (21) and appearance on BBC One's flagship show the following day.
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West Wight Pub Can Now Be Listed As 'Asset Of Community Value'
The Sun Inn in Hulverstone can now be listed as an ‘Asset of Community Value’ thanks to a campaign to secure the building's future.
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Royal Navy 'Bomb Squad' Called To Seaview Following Ordnance Alert
A Royal Navy Bomb Disposal team joined police on the Isle of Wight this morning after reports of a potential unexploded ordnance in Seaview.
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Automated Gates Arrive On Wightlink’s FastCat Foot Passenger Route
Foot passengers travelling on Wightlink’s FastCats between Portsmouth Harbour and Ryde Pier will be using automatic entrance gates at both ports by early May 2024.
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Help Keep Isle Of Wight Streets Neat – Bring Your Bin In
Householders are being urged to keep #OurStreetsNeat and #BringYourBinIn as part of a campaign to clean up the Island.
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Two Passengers Injured Following Bus Crash In Ryde
A bus crash has seen two passengers injured and the junction between George Street and Cross Street in Ryde blocked.
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Four Men Arrested Following Rogue Trader Activities In East Cowes
Four rogue traders have been arrested following a series of aggressive and fraudulent interactions on the Isle of Wight.
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Rugby Players Set To Scale Great Heights For Teddy
The Ward family have a massive personal mountain to climb – Jess and Dan’s son, Teddy, aged just 22 months, has been diagnosed with the life-limiting condition called mitochondrial disease.
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Drug Driving, Domestic Abuse And Stalking Among Arrests Made As Police Target Isle Of Wight Criminals
Policing teams across the Isle of Wight have joined together as part of a high visibility proactive effort to tackle Island criminality.
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Work Begins On ‘Monumental’ Mural Project At Historic Columbine Building
APRIL marks the beginning of an ambitious artistic endeavour as muralist Alice Malia, along with a team of eight talented local artists, starts the creation of a large-scale mural on the Columbine Building in East Cowes.
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More Acts Added To Isle Of Wight Festival Line-Up
A TRIO of new acts have been announced for the Isle of Wight Festival Big Top this summer.
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Twenty Isle Of Wight Pubs Under Threat As Stonegate Issues Profit Warning
More than 750 Stonegate pubs — including 20 on the Isle of Wight — are in serious danger of having pulled their last pint, the GMB Union has warned.
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Fundraiser Launched As Kezi's Kindness Founder Diagnosed With Incurable Cancer
A fundraiser has been launched in aid of a kind-hearted charity organiser after she was diagnosed with incurable cancer.
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Bon Voyage — White-Tailed Eagle Soars To France
The White-tailed Eagle project has recorded a novel feat this week, with one of the birds soaring to France!
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Can You Help Police To Identify Man Linked To Waitrose Theft?
Police are investigating the theft of bottles of spirits from Waitrose in East Cowes on Friday 12 April, and would like to speak to a man as part of enquiries.
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Ryde Town Council In Crackdown On Dog Fouling
Ryde Town Council is stepping up efforts to combat the growing issue of dog fouling within our community.
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Former Patient Opens New Intensive Care Unit
Isle of Wight NHS Trust has opened a new intensive care unit that will provide critically unwell patients with improved technology and an enhanced environment to support their recovery and rehabilitation.
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Isle Of Wight Primary School Place Allocations Announced For September
The allocation of Isle of Wight primary school places has been announced today (Tuesday 16 April), with 99.4 per cent of Island parents gaining a school of their choice.
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The Rules Islanders Need To Know For Police And Crime Commissioner Election Postal Voting
People who have registered for postal votes will see their ballots for the forthcoming Hampshire & Isle of Wight Police & Crime Commissioner election arrive in their letterbox over the next few days.
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Family Pays Tribute To Paul Hart Following Fatal Newport Collision
A tribute has been issued by after a man and his dog died following a collision on the Isle of Wight.
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Teenager Sentenced For Planning Isle Of Wight Festival Terrorist Attack
A teenager from the Isle of Wight has been sentenced for planning a terrorist attack and other offences.
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Isle Of Wight Gin Company Wins Medal At 2024 London Spirits Competition
An Isle of Wight spirit company has received a prestigious national accolade.
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Police Confirm Bembridge Beach Discovery 'Not Human Remains' Despite Reports To Contrary
Police have confirmed that bones found on an Isle of Wight beach are not human remains - despite earlier local media headlines to the contrary.
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Police Investigation Updated Following Discovery Of Body
Officers searching for missing man Alan Souter discovered a body this morning (Friday).
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Spitfires To Soar As Part Of D-Day Commemoration At IW Armed Forces Day
Is it a bird? Is it a plane?... Well, technically both.
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Another Accolade For Wight Knuckle Brewery At National Independent Beer Awards
Wight Knuckle Brewery is proud to announce its latest triumph at the prestigious SIBA Independent Beer Awards.
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Uninsured, Unlicensed And Unruly: Man Charged Following Newport Collision
A man has been charged following a collision in Newport.
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Isle Of Wight Shoplifter Jailed Following Thefts And CBO Breaches
Habitual shoplifter Warren Russell has been jailed for more than 6 months for breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO).
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Monitoring Equipment To Be Installed On Leeson Road Next Week
The installation of specialist equipment to monitor any movement around Leeson Road is to begin next week.
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Appeal Launched After 25 Year-Old Man Arrested Following Newport Collision
Police are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage following a collision in Newport.
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Free Swimming Sessions Available For Isle Of Wight Residents
Adults on the Isle of Wight looking to improve their healthy lifestyle and become more active will be able to access a free 12-week swimming programme from next month.
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MISSING: Alan Souter, 62, From Freshwater
Police are appealing for help to find missing Isle of Wight man Alan Souter.
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More Than 2,500 Vehicles Seized Across Hampshire And Isle Of Wight
Police officers across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight seized more than 2,500 uninsured vehicles last year, as part of the force’s commitment to make our roads safer.
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Cyclist In Her 70s Taken To Hospital Following Crash
A woman in her 70s has been taken to hospital this afternoon (Tuesday) following a collision with a car.
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Man In 70s Rescued From The Rocks Following Coastguard And Fire Service Freshwater Call-Out
A 73 year-old man was left in the hands of the ambulance service after being rescued from the rocks in Freshwater yesterday (Monday).
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CCTV Released After Woman Followed And Verbally Abused By Man In Ryde
Police have released CCTV footage and are appealing for information following an incident in Ryde.
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Man In 40s Dies Following Fatal Crash In Outskirts Of Newport
Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a fatal collision on the Isle of Wight.
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People Urged To Report Asian Hornet Sightings On Isle Of Wight
Islanders are being urged to report sightings of an unwelcome invader to the appropriate authorities.
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EE And Trading Scams Among Latest Isle Of Wight Alerts
A series of new scam warnings have been issued for the Isle of Wight.
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Padel Ryde: Island Tennis Club Set To Embrace Sporting Craze With New Courts Following Investment
The latest sports craze, Padel, could soon be coming to the Isle of Wight in a major investment for an Island tennis club.
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No Island Line Services During April Industrial Action
Island line rail services will not run during planned industrial action this month, South Western Railway has confirmed today (Wednesday).
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Cowes Lifeboat In Late Night Search At Newtown
Concern that a yacht could be in trouble led to Cowes RNLI lifeboat carrying out a painstaking search of Newtown Creek late last (Tuesday) night.
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West Wight Alpacas Enjoy National Success
An Isle of Wight alpaca received a national award at the British Alpaca Society show in Telford last month.
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Hampshire And Isle Of Wight Fire And Rescue Reflects On 20 Years Of Animal Rescue
From snakes, swans, and horses to bottle nosed whales, dolphins and badgers, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue service (HIWFRS) is marking 20 years of helping animals who find themselves in tricky situations.
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Red Arrows To Grace The Skies At Isle Of Wight Armed Forces Day
Following an emotive pitch by Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day organiser, Ian Dore, Ryde Town Council voted in favour of funding a Red Arrows display over Ryde.
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Isle Of Wight Book Awards 2024 Applications Now Open
Applications for this year’s Isle Of Wight Book Awards are now open.
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Two Ryde High Street Stores Closing This Week
Two High Street shops in Ryde are set to close their doors permanently this week.
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Islanders Urged To Take Extra Care When Enjoying Coastline After Dog Walkers Get Stuck In Mud
People are being urged to take extra care when enjoying our coastline following two separate mud rescue incidents on Sunday (24 March).
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Funding Boost For Island Swimming Pools To Help Improve Energy Efficiency
Public swimming pools on the Isle of Wight are set to receive a welcome funding boost.
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Operation Recall: UK Police Call On Everyone To Help Protect Livestock And Dogs
Incidents continue to be reporting regarding devastation caused by loose dogs attacking sheep in the local countryside.
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Island Roads Staff Learn About Dementia Needs
Island Roads has taken steps to understand the needs of those living with dementia and to learn how best to communicate with those within the community who live with the condition.
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Isle Of Wight NHS Trust Uses Digital Innovation To Secure Finalist Spots In Prestigious National Awards
Two Isle of Wight NHS Trust projects that use digital technology to enhance mental health services have advanced to the finals of a prestigious national awards ceremony.
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Appeal Launched After Man Subjected To Racial Abuse In Ryde
Do you recognise this man?
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Island Businesses Celebrated At Isle Of Wight Radio Best In Business Awards
An evening of glitz, glamour and glory unfolded at The Phoenix Centre at Gurnard Pines late last week, with Island businesses receiving a well earned spotlight during the Best of Business Awards — sponsored by Red Squirrel.
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More Acts Announced For Isle Of Wight Festival 2024
More exciting acts have been announced for this summer's Isle of Wight Festival.
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Man Arrested Following Suspected Knife Attack In Brighstone
A man in his 50s has been arrested following a suspected knife attack in Brighstone yesterday (Sunday).
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Funding Boost For Two Popular Island Libraries Announced
Two popular Island libraries are set to receive a £150,000 funding boost.
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Fire Service Called To Rescue Person Stuck Waist Deep In Mud At Whitecliff Bay
The Isle of Wight Fire Service has reported multiple cases of people being stuck in mud over the past week.
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Island’s New Children’s Emergency Department Opens Its Doors
Isle of Wight NHS Trust has opened its new children’s emergency department to the public.
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New Fleet Of Electric Buses Announced For Isle Of Wight Following £12.7m Funding Boost
Southern Vectis and the Isle of Wight Council have been successful in their bid for funding that will see a new fleet of 22 zero emission buses arrive on the island.
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Seely, Boyd, Hannam And Bacon Grilled By Isle Of Wight Youth Groups
Young people from across the Island came together in a special Youth Voice event on Saturday 16 March.
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Eruption In The Chamber As 'Absolute Shambles' Council Meeting Goes Into Overtime
Last night’s (Thursday) Isle of Wight Council meeting ended with shouting and calls that an ‘undemocratic vote’ was taking place — after a meeting went on past 9pm.
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Heroic Transatlantic Rowers Celebrated
The heroic achievement of three Island friends who completed a transatlantic row to raise awareness of ocean pollution has been recognised by the Isle of Wight Council.
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Official Opening Planned For Ventnor Walkway Improvement Works
An afternoon of activities are being planned to celebrate the opening of Ventnor’s Rene Howe Walk (The Cascade) on Good Friday.
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Court Date Set For Newport Teenager In Possession Of Knife During Disturbance
An Isle of Wight teenager will face a Magistrates Court hearing after he was found carrying a knife during a disturbance in Newport.
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New Funding To Accelerate Charge Point Rollout Across The Island
More than £1.6 million will be invested into providing new electric vehicle charge points across the Island.
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Shanklin Motorhome Fire Leads To Early Morning Call-Out
An early hours fire at a Shanklin motorhome resulted in an emergency services call-out today (Tuesday).
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Isle Of Wight's Green Impact Award Winners Revealed
The winners for the 2023 Isle of Wight Green Impact Awards have been announced.
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Amazon, Inheritance, TV License, O2 And Covid Scams Among Latest Warnings For Islanders
Trading Standards is reporting a mix of old and new scams for Islanders to be aware of this week.
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Isle Of Wight School Term Dates For 2025 Revealed
Isle of Wight school term time dates for the year starting, September 2025 have been given the thumbs up.
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Isle Of Wight County Lines Networks Dismantled During Intensification Week
Fifteen County Lines drug-dealing networks — including Isle of Wight based ones — were dismantled and 64 arrests were made during an intensification week focused on tackling drug related harm and violence in our communities.
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Bembridge Open For Business During Improvement Work
Work to improve one of the main routes into Bembridge is to begin next week – but residents are reminded that the village remains open for business throughout the project.
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Isle Of Wight At Forefront Of Ground-Breaking New Two-Way Police Messaging Service
A ground-breaking new way for victims of crime to speak directly to the police officer handling their case has been successfully launched across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
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Wootton GP Relocation Decision Slammed By Prominent Councillor
An Isle of Wight councillor has slammed the decision to permanently move a GP surgery out of Wootton as essentially a closure.
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Misconduct Hearing For Police Officer Who Allegedly Had Intimate Relationship With Vulnerable Man
A Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary hearing has been scheduled next week for a police officer alleged to have had an intimate relationship with a vulnerable man.
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Save The Date! Isle Of Wight Armed Forces Day Returns For 2024
‘Phenomenal’ was just one of the headlines for last year's Armed Forces Day as it attracted more than 3,500 visitors.
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Islanders Invited To Celebrate Heritage Action Zone Programme Achievements
As Historic England’s Heritage Action Zone (HAZ) programme draws to a close, two Celebration Events in Newport and Ryde will take place to reflect everything that has been achieved and highlight the plans still to be delivered in the towns.
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Man Jailed For Newport Shop Burglary
A man has been jailed for stealing a cash-filled safe during a burglary in Newport.
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Have You Seen Missing Charlene Worthington?
Have you seen missing Charlene Worthington?
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Smokefree Island Supporting Islanders To Quit As Part Of 40th Anniversary
To mark the 40th anniversary of No Smoking Day tomorrow (Wednesday), communities across the Island are being encouraged to help those on their quitting journey.
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National Charity Voices Concerns Over NHS Hampshire And Isle Of Wight’s Prescription Decision
Coeliac UK has raised major concerns about decision by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board (ICB) to withdraw gluten free prescriptions.
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Can The Isle Of Wight Be Crowned UK’s Best Destination For Second Year In A Row?
The Isle of Wight could be named the UK’s best destination for group travel for an incredible second year in a row, after claiming the accolade in 2023.
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Concern For Lone Yachtsman Sparks Extensive Island Search
Cowes RNLI lifeboat took part in an extensive operation yesterday (Sunday) evening to locate a lone yachtsman for whom there were serious concerns about his well-being.
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Mountbatten A Finalist In World’s Biggest Charity Film Campaign
A film sharing the stories of people supported by local charity Mountbatten Isle of Wight has been shortlisted to win two prestigious awards.
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Isle Of Wight Neonatal Unit Receives Premature Baby Clothing Donation From Tesco
Parents receiving essential support at St Mary's Hospital are benefiting from packs of premature baby clothes this winter.
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Bembridge Lifeboat Station Celebrates RNLI 200th Anniversary In Style
A total of 200 children from Ryde School and Bembridge Primary School were on hand to celebrate the RNLI's 200th birthday at Bembridge RNLI Lifeboat Station this afternoon (Monday).
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CCTV Images Released Following Isle Of Wight £10,000 Shoplifting Series
Do you know these men?
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Late Night Ferry Crossings Reinstated As East Cowes Terminal Work Completed Ahead Of Schedule
Red Funnel has announced that it will reinstate night-time crossings which were previously removed to accommodate works taking place at its East Cowes Ferry Terminal and ensure the safety of underwater dive teams.
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Man Jailed For Burgling Two Homes In Cowes
A man who burgled two neighbouring properties in Cowes has been jailed.
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Totland Landslide Closes Promenade
Walkers have been warned to avoid an area of promenade near Totland following a large cliff fall.
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Island Line To Close For Vital Maintenance For Five Days Next Month
Island Line services will be replaced by buses between Friday 8 and Tuesday 12 March for a package of maintenance and improvements.
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Jewel Of The South Final Episode Of Series Tonight
This evening (Thursday) will see the final episode of this season's Isle of Wight: Jewel of the South Summer air on Channel 5.
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Ventnor Town Council Sets 9 Per Cent Council Tax Increase
Ventnor Town Council agreed to increase its precept council tax by 9 per cent for the next financial year, at its budget meeting last night (Tuesday).
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Suella Braverman Visits Businesses In Ryde
Former Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, visited Ryde last week.
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Appeal For Witnesses To Robbery In East Cowes Shop
Police are appealing for witnesses to a robbery which occurred at Central Stores in Well Road, East Cowes on Wednesday 14 February.
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Yellow Weather Warning Issued For Isle Of Wight
A Yellow Weather Warning for heavy rain has been issued for the Island today (Friday).
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Wightlink Announces Its Sponsored Groups, Teams And Individuals For 2024
Wightlink is welcoming several new teams and groups to its 2024 sponsorship scheme, now in its 37th year.
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Four Community Nurses Awarded Queen’s Nurse Title
Four Isle of Wight NHS Trust Community Nurses have been given the prestigious title of Queen's Nurse by The Queen's Nursing Institute (QNI).
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Isle Of Wight Crematorium Refurbishments Complete
The Isle of Wight crematorium has recently undergone refurbishment, resulting in a more accessible and comfortable space for the community.
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Successful Stroke Christmas Raffle Thanks To Island Businesses
The stroke unit at St Mary’s Hospital were delighted to receive a generous cheque after a successful Christmas raffle.
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Isle Of Wight Councillors Sign Agreement During Visit To Twin Town Of Coburg
The chairman of the Isle of Wight Council has shared photos from a recent civic visit to Coburg, continuing the 40th anniversary celebrations of friendship between the two locations.
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Man Jailed For Sandown Assault Which Left Victim With Fractured Eye Socket
A man who fractured another man’s eye socket during a serious assault in Sandown has been jailed.
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Rural Battery Theft Advice Issued Following Thefts On The Isle Of Wight
Police have issued advice following recent rural battery thefts on the Isle of Wight.
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Isle Of Wight CAMRA Reveals Best Pubs And Beers For 2023
A Newport pub has been named the Island's best of 2023.
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Record Breaking Year For Yarmouth Castle In 2023
Yarmouth Castle is one of a myriad of English Heritage sites to have enjoyed record breaking numbers of visitors in 2023.
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Government Confirms £4m Extra For Isle Of Wight Council In Recognition Of Island Status
MP Bob Seely has welcomed confirmation that the Isle of Wight Council will receive an additional £4 million in recognition of the ‘unique circumstances facing the council and its physical separation from the mainland’.
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Isle Of Wight Council Launches Planning Agents And Architects Forum
Hot on the heels of the recently relaunched 'duty officer walk-in service', a new Planning Agents and Architects Forum is set to hold its first meeting next week.
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Plans Afoot To Encourage More Empty Homes Back Into Use For lsland Residents
Owners of second homes and empty properties on the Isle of Wight could be charged more in council tax to help free up housing for local people.
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Wildheart Animal Sanctuary’s Helping To Save Endangered Crayfish Species
Sandown's Wildheart Animal Sanctuary has unveiled its new Crayfish Conservation Centre, which will house the first ex-situ population of native, White-clawed Crayfish on the Isle of Wight.
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Entries For 2024 Round The Island Race Now Open
The Island Sailing Club (ISC) has announced entries are now open for the 2024 edition of Britain’s Favourite Yacht Race, the Round the Island Race, which is being held on Saturday June 15.
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Fairlee Fireworks Back With A Bang For 2023
Following its sell-out success last year, Fairlee Fireworks will be back for 2023.
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Isle Of Wight Radio's 2023 Child Of Wight Award Winners Revealed
The Island's young heroes have been crowned at Isle of Wight Radio's Child of Wight Awards 2023.
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Be The Isle Of Wight's First Wing Walker with Mountbatten
Islanders will have the chance to soar through the skies as part of the Isle of Wight’s very first wing-walking event next March.
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Emerging Artist Of The Month: Amy Jolliffe
This month’s Emerging Artist is a 20-year-old wunderkind who has made an increasing impact on the local scene over the course of 2023.
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Emerging Artist Of The Month: Luna Carina
This month’s Emerging Artist is an indie-rock band which has already received recognition from BBC Introducing.
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Emerging Artist Of The Month: Jay Eatwell
Isle of Wight Radio's Emerging Artist of the Month for May will be a name familiar to thousands of people across the UK.
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East Cowes Town Council And Red Funnel Open New Community Orchard
East Cowes Town Council and Red Funnel have opened a new Community Orchard to Isle of Wight residents, after coming together to create a safe and relaxing space for members of the local community.
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The History of Newport’s Apollo Theatre
As The Apollo Theatre celebrates its 50th anniversary, we look back at the history of this iconic building in Newport, dedicated to the art of performance.
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Glitz, Glamour, Drama And Dance: Strictly Ballroom Swings On To Stage At Kings Theatre
Strictly Ballroom The Musical burst on to stage at Kings Theatre this week, in an explosion of glitz, glamour, drama and dance — under the iconic glitter ball.
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Cowes Week 2022: All You Need To Know
As Cowes Week gets underway, here's a taster of what to expect over the coming week.
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Second Heat Of 'The Island Has Talent' To Get Underway On Ryde Beach This Weekend
The second heat of The Island Has Talent is being held on Ryde Seafront today (Saturday).
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Island Firefighter Takes Crew On Coastline Challenge Following Cancer Recovery
Isle of Wight firefighters will begin an epic charity challenge on Friday (22) after a popular member of their ranks recovered from cancer.
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Rhythmtree Festival Gets Underway At New Thorness Location
The Isle of Wight's Rhythmtree Festival is back at a new location from today (Friday).
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Jingle All The Way! New Festive Fundraiser For Isle Of Wight's Mountbatten
A new festive fundraiser is coming to the Isle of Wight for Mountbatten.
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Round Of Appaws! Freshwater Pet Store Owners Bid Farewell After 40 Years
After almost 40 years at the helm, the owners of the popular Freshwater Pet Store are bidding an emotional fur-well.
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My Darling Clementine To Return To Island After Shanklin Theatre Success
Following the success of their first Isle of Wight show earlier this year, My Darling Clementine is coming back to the Island by popular demand.
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“Some Progress But More To Do” Almost Two Years On From Isle Of Wight Mum’s Skin Cancer Death
"Things are better, but a lot more still needs to be done" to take potentially malignant moles seriously, according to an Isle of Wight mother, who lost her daughter to skin cancer in 2020.
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Jamiroquai And Sigrid Among First Acts Announced For Portsmouth's Victorious Festival
Portsmouth Victorious Festival - which attracts hundreds of Islanders each year - has announced its first wave of acts for 2023.
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Isle Of Wight's Billingham Manor — Former Home Of Author J.B Priestley — For Sale For £3.95m
The Isle of Wight's famous Billingham Manor is up for sale for £3.95 million.
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Isle Of Wight Man Raises More Money For Mountbatten In Memory Of Mum
A man from Ryde is lacing up his walking boots yet again, to raise money for Mountbatten in memory of his mum.
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Winners Announced At Isle Of Wight Book Awards Charity Lunch
The winners of the inaugural Isle of Wight Book Awards were revealed at a charity lunch in Cowes yesterday (Wednesday).
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Isle Of Wight Man With Cystic Fibrosis Takes On 100 Mile Charity Walk
An Isle of Wight man, who was born with Cystic Fibrosis, is taking on a 100 mile walk this month, to raise money for the hospital which gave him a new pair of lungs.
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Jilted Isle Of Wight Bride ‘The Real Miss Havisham’
The owners of a holiday cottage in Bonchurch believe they’ve uncovered the inspiration behind the infamous Charles Dickens character, Miss Havisham.
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Revealed: How Many Isle Of Wight Secondary School Applicants Missed Out On Preferred Choice
Just under 20 per cent of Isle of Wight school children have missed out on their first choice secondary school, with five per cent not getting any of their preferred picks.
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23 For 23: Isle Of Wight Talent For Your Radar This Year
Our annual celebration of Island talent sees Isle of Wight Radio's Dom Kureen look at 23 of the brightest local sparks and what we can look forward to from them this year.
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David Bowie’s PJs And Freddie Mercury Jacket Designs Being Auctioned For Ryde Bandstand Project
David Bowie and Freddie Mercury's costume designer is backing an ambitious project to bring live music back to the seaside on the Isle of Wight.
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Sunday Night At Shanklin Theatre: Concert Remembers Isle Of Wight's Beloved John Hannam
A night of live music at Shanklin Theatre tonight (Sunday) will pay homage to legendary Isle of Wight journalist and broadcaster, John Hannam.
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Applications For Isle of Wight Primary Schools To Close This Weekend
Families with children due to start at primary school this September are being reminded to apply before the deadline on Saturday (January 15).
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Emerging Artist Of The Month: The Optimists
Our Emerging Artist of the Month for June will be making their Isle of Wight Festival Main Stage debut on Sunday (June 18) after winning this year's Wight Noize competition.
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Weather Warning For Strong Winds On Isle Of Wight
A weather warning for strong winds is in force on the Isle of Wight.
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Mountbatten’s Santa Dash Returns With A New Isle Of Wight Venue
Santa Dash – Mountbatten’s annual festive family fun run – will return next month at a new venue.
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Newport Fire Station Christmas Tree Goes Up
The iconic Newport Fire Station tree has been spotted going up on the drill tower this week.
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When John Hannam Met John 'Boycie' Challis
John Hannam recalls one cold January day, when he interviewed John 'Boycie' Challis — that notorious second-hand car dealer from Only Fools and Horses.
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70-Mile Isle Of Wight Coastal Walk Raises £40,000 To Support People With Mental Illness
The founder of a charity which provides support to people with mental illness is taking on a 70-mile Isle of Wight coastal walk, to raise funds and awareness.
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Isle Of Wight Writer With Cerebral Palsy Goes On Tour With The Stars
A freelance writer and journalist with Cerebral Palsy is bringing his podcast to the stage.
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Fallen Tree Closes Road In Godshill
An emergency road closure has been put in place in Godshill.
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MAN v FAT Football Coming To Isle Of Wight
A six-a-side football programme that has already helped more than 6,000 men across the UK tackle obesity is set to kick-off on the Isle of Wight this month.
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Emerging Artist Of The Month: Charlotte 'Tink' Beadle
This month's Emerging Artist arrived at Isle of Wight HQ adorned with a weighted backpack as part of her training for a European trek later this year.
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Isle Of Wight Emerging Artist Of The Month: Phoenix Lopes
The story of this month's emerging artist, Phoenix Lopes, is one of patience and overcoming lockdown stimulated disillusionment.
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Emerging Artist Of The Month: Ben Stubbs
February's Emerging Artist of the Month hasn't followed trends conventional to Islanders in the music industry.
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Emerging Artist Of The Month: Meg Rasmussen
This month's emerging artist has been patient in building both her online and stage presence over the past couple of years.
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Isle Of Wight Emerging Artist Of The Month: Josh White
Did you realise that Eminem was on the Isle of Wight Festival line-up last year?
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Body Of Man In 40s Discovered Following Brighstone Fire
Police have discovered the body of a man in his 40s following a fire at a residential address in Brighstone.
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Food And Fuel Support Extended For Island Families In Need
Extra funding has been awarded to the Isle of Wight Council to continue to provide crisis support to vulnerable households in most need.
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Hovertravel Releases More Than 60 Late Flights For July And August
Hovertravel has enhanced its evening and night-time timetable by adding 66 flights across the summer months of July and August.
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Leeson Road Closure Shortened To Allow Walkers Access Onto Downs
The road closure in place for safety reasons following the major landslide off Leeson Road at Bonchurch has been shortened.