Emergency services were called to Shorwell in the early hours of this morning (Thursday) following the discovery of a body.
Police and coastguard teams were called shortly before 1am this morning to a report that the body of a man in his 40s had been located off Military Road in Shorwell.
His next of kin have been informed and a file will be prepared for the coroner in relation to this unexpected death.
Campaign Against Solent CO2 Pipeline Gathers Momentum
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Essential Tree Safety Works To Begin At Los Altos Park
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Newport War Memorial Cleaned
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Wessex Cancer Support To Bring Festival Favourites To Newport Minster
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Isle Of Wight Council Chairman Calls On Islanders To Support Air Ambulance Charity
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Freshwater Residents Lash Out At Birch Close Development Yellow Line Delay
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County Hall 'Critical' Meeting To Take Place In Newport Next Week
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First Island School Dedicated To Children With Social, Emotional And Mental Health Needs Opens In East Cowes
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Progress Being Made On Retail And Football Park Plans
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Shanklin Town Council Meeting To Address "Bay Plan" Proposal To Join Forces With Sandown And Lake
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Opposition To Six Isle Of Wight Primary School Closures Stepped Up
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Porsche 911 Challenge Fundraiser Heading To Island Next Week As Couple Visit All 238 RNLI Stations
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Diocese Responds To Proposals To Close Island Schools
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Newport's Summerfields Receives Ofsted Improvement Boost
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CCTV Inspection Reveals Binstead Culvert Clear And Running Properly
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Isle Of Wight Councillors Face Grilling Over Proposed School Closures
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Opposition To Six Isle Of Wight Primary School Closures Stepped Up Across Island
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Campaign Against Solent CO2 Pipeline Gathers Momentum
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