Isle of Wight News from Monday, March 10th, 2025
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Teenagers In Drug Arrest Following Coppins Bridge Police Pursuit
Police have this afternoon (Monday) arrested males aged 18 and 15 following a pursuit which saw one of the suspects end up in the River Medina.
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Police Pursuit Sees Man End Up In River Medina
A man ended up in the River Medina this afternoon (Monday) after being chased by several police officers.
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New Warehouse Could 'Support Expanding Companies' And 'Deliver Islander Employment Opportunities
A new warehouse that could ‘support expanding companies’ and ‘deliver employment opportunities’ will be built next to an Isle of Wight river.
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Tax Breaks Could Be Set To End For Isle Of Wight Private Schools
Cabinet members may decide later this week to follow the government’s lead in ending tax breaks for Isle of Wight private schools.
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Hundreds Attend Island’s Careers, Jobs And Apprenticeships Fair
Over 300 people attended the Isle of Wight Council’s Careers, Jobs & Apprenticeship event last month at 1Leisure Medina, organised by the Isle of Wight Council’s Island Futures team.
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Gurnard Primary School Shines In Latest Ofsted Inspection
Gurnard Primary School has received high praise in its latest Ofsted inspection, published today (Monday).
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What A Mess — Timeline Of Ventnor Road Repairs In Limbo Following Latest Collapse
A significant rockfall has added to the ongoing issues surrounding a Ventnor coastal road, with an uncertain timeline now in place regarding the future of the route.
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Wave Of Acts Announced For Isle Of Wight Festival 2025
With just 100 days remaining until the Isle of Wight Festival opens its gates for 2025, a host of new acts have been added to the line-up for this summer's event.
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Discontent With Island Health And Social Care Services On The Rise Again — Report
Difficulties accessing GP appointments, further problems with hospital car park ticket machines and dental services costs are key issues facing Isle of Wight health services.
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Investigation Underway Following Death Of 28 Year-Old Man In Ryde
An investigation is underway following the death of a man in Ryde at the weekend.
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Former Ventnor Care Home Could Be Turned Into 'High Quality Housing'
A former Isle of Wight care home could be turned into ‘high quality housing’.