Isle of Wight News from Tuesday, January 21st, 2025
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Primary School Locked Down After Man Enters In Need Of Medical Assistance
An Isle of Wight primary school was locked down yesterday (Tuesday) after a man entered the site needing medical assistance.
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Criminals Dealt Crushing Blow As Seized E-Scooters And Electric Motorcycles Destroyed
More than 100 vehicles have been crushed by police in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight in the first year of the force’s crackdown on the illegal use of e-scooters, e-motorbikes and more.
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Isle Of Wight Weather Warnings Issued With Storm Éowyn Forecast To Bring 80mph Winds
Storm Eowyn is set to hit the Isle of Wight this week, with winds of up to 80mph forecast for this coming Friday (January 24).
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Friends Of St Mary’s Hospital Donate £27,000 To Support Patients And Staff
The Friends of St Mary’s Hospital would like to say a huge thank you to the island community for their generous donations, volunteering and fundraising efforts.
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Wightlink Invests In Its Portsmouth Car Ferry Port
Wightlink has embarked on a major programme of investment in maintenance at its car ferry port in Gunwharf Road to improve its services for customers.
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Isle Of Wight Charity Leader Honoured With BBC One Show Recognition
Carol Court, founder of Isle of Wight charity Ability Dogs 4 Young People, is set to receive national recognition on the BBC One Show this Thursday (January 23).
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Isle Of Wight Schools Unite For Mufti Day To Support Local Teen Arlo
Almost 30 Isle of Wight schools have now signed up for a fundraiser to support 16-year-old Arlo Lambie, who has been bravely battling an aggressive grade 4 brain tumour.
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Round The Island Race Entries Open
Early bird entries for this year’s Round the Island Race are now open.
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Investigation Underway After Sandown Pharmacy Break-In
An investigation has been launched after a Sandown pharmacy was broken into and medication stolen this morning (Friday).
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Island Views Sought On New Water Recycling Project
Isle of Wight communities are being encouraged to have their say on Southern Water’s proposals for a new water recycling plant at Sandown, as a public consultation begins.