Isle of Wight News
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Red Funnel Announces Revised Timetable Following Weekend Service Disruption
Red Funnel has issued an update regarding its sailings this week, following a litany of issues which led to weekend crossing being disrupted or halted.
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Latest Isle Of Wight Food Hygiene Ratings Revealed With Newport Eatery Needing 'Major Improvement'
The scores are in — the latest batch of food hygiene ratings for Isle of Wight restaurants, cafes, takeaways and businesses have been revealed.
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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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Habitual Isle Of Wight Shoplifter Handed Criminal Behaviour Order
An habitual Isle of Wight shoplifter has been handed a three year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) by Magistrates.
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Red Funnel Boss Apologises To Customers For Unacceptable Service
Fran Collins, the boss of Red Funnel, has apologised to passengers attempting to travel this weekend, after a litany of problems with its boats.
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Isle Of Wight To Spend £2.5m On Boosting Smokefree Services
More than £2.5 million will be spent on boosting stop smoking services on the Island as the Isle of Wight Council signs up to create a smokefree generation.
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Council Leader Labels Ventnor Undercliff Drive Proposals 'Foolish'
Reinstating the collapsed Undercliff Drive near Ventnor would be ‘foolish’, the Isle of Wight Council leader has said, following a further landslip in the area.
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Vacant Isle Of Wight Primary School Site To Be Transformed Into Houses
A former primary school on the Isle of Wight will be sold for £400,000 to make way for a potential 16 houses.
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Maritime Minister Discusses Future Of Shipping During Wightlink Visit
Wightlink welcomed Maritime Minister Lord Davies of Gower to its port in Portsmouth to discuss the company’s vision to reach net zero carbon emissions as soon as possible through powering its fleet with sustainable energy.
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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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Lift For Isle Of Wight Taxi Drivers As Complaints Plummet To Five-Year Low
The number of complaints made against taxi drivers on the Isle of Wight reached a five-year low in 2023.
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Isle Of Wight Man Jailed For 15 Years For Rape And Coercive Controlling Behaviour
A 28 year-old man has been jailed for 15 years for coercive controlling behaviour and raping a 25 year-old woman at an address in Gosport.
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Ill-Fated Floating Bridge To Be Replaced
The troubled £3.5m Floating Bridge 6 will be replaced, the Isle of Wight Council last night (Thursday) announced.
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Open Days To Address Island's Specialist School Numbers
Drop-in sessions will be held for parents about proposals to increase the number of places at specialist schools on the Isle of Wight.
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Further £250,000 Could Be Sunk Into Isle Of Wight Chain Ferry
Another £250,000 could be spent to understand the future of an Isle of Wight chain ferry crossing.
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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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Three Arrested As Part Of £76m Luxury Care Home Raid With Isle Of Wight Links
Three people have been arrested as part of a £76m sting by the Serious Fraud Office into property developer the Carlauren Group — which purchased sites on the Isle of Wight, including King's House and the Ocean Hotel.
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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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Future Of Rew Valley Sports Centre In Limbo
An Isle of Wight sports centre could be leased for 125 years to a Ventnor school or face the threat of closure.
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Queensgate Primary Goes Green With New Solar Panels
An Isle of Wight primary school wants to take a green energy step forward — by installing solar panels.
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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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Wootton GP Practice On The Move
An Isle of Wight doctors’ surgery will be permanently moving out of its home in Wootton Bridge after just ten years.
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Gatten And Lake Childcare Ofsted Rating Sinks From Outstanding To Inadequate
An Isle of Wight nursery has fallen from ‘Outstanding’ to ‘Inadequate’ in the eyes of Ofsted.
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Plans Afoot For Staplers Care Housing Development
Plans are back on the table for an extra care housing development at the site of a former Isle of Wight residential care home.
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Have You Seen Missing Charlene Worthington?
Have you seen missing Charlene Worthington?
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Isle Of Wight Councillor Issues Primary School Closure Warning
“Realistically we are looking at a large number of primary schools that will need to close,” an Isle of Wight councillor has said.
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Bay Place Plan Call For Community Representatives
The Bay area Town and Parish councils of Sandown, Shanklin and Lake, in partnership with the Isle of Wight Council, are looking for community representatives for the next wave of activities to be delivered within the scope of the Bay Place Plan, following a public meeting where the Bay Place Plan was launched.
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Gurnard Street Trader Licensing Decision Delayed
A street trader looking to open a concession on an Isle of Wight seafront has had their application stalled.
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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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Warning Issued Following Reports Of Courier Fraud On The Isle of Wight
Police are urging Islanders to remain vigilant following six reports of courier fraud across the Island and Hampshire since January – with one woman losing almost £17,000.
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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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Lake And Sandown Road Improvement Works And Closures Announced
Busy sections of highway in Lake and Sandown are set to be upgraded as part of Island Roads’ busy programme of out-of-season highway improvement work.
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Islanders Urged To Bring Unused Properties Back Into Use For National Empty Homes Week
The Isle of Wight Council is encouraging people to bring their empty properties back into use and tackle their negative impact on neighbourhoods during Empty Homes Week 2024.
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Cowes Lifeboat Helps Two More Trapped Teenagers
Three days after Cowes RNLI lifeboat was involved in the rescue of two teenagers at Thorness the lifeboat was this (Wednesday) evening again tasked to rescue two other teenagers along the same shore.
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Three-Vehicle Crash Leads To Dual Carriageway Tailbacks
A crash involving three vehicles saw the dual carriageway grind to a halt this morning (Wednesday)
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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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New Sea Defences Nearing Completion At Ventnor Eastern Esplanade
The final king piles have been installed at Ventnor Eastern Cliffs — a big milestone towards completing the new sea defences which will protect homes and businesses for years to come.
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Monitoring To Continue At Ventnor's Leeson Road
Leeson Road in Ventnor should remain closed until there have been further surveys and monitoring to ensure the safety of road users.
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Mud-Trapped Teenagers Rescued In Combined Operation
Two teenagers trapped in mud for several hours on a lonely Solent shore led to Cowes RNLI lifeboat contributing to a land, sea and air rescue effort yesterday (Sunday) evening.
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Man Charged With Theft In Havenstreet
Officers investigating a theft in Havenstreet have charged a man.
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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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Woman Jailed For Campaign Of Stalking Against Neighbours On The Isle Of Wight
A woman who waged a campaign of stalking and abuse against her neighbours in Brading has been jailed for 18 months.
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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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Man Charged With Stalking Woman On Isle Of Wight
A man has been charged with stalking a woman on the Isle of Wight.
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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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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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22 For 22: Isle Of Wight Talent For Your Radar Next Year
The past 12 months has seen a conveyer belt of Isle of Wight creative talent propelled into mainstream consciousness.
- Red Funnel Announces Revised Timetable Following Weekend Service Disruption
- Latest Isle Of Wight Food Hygiene Ratings Revealed With Newport Eatery Needing 'Major Improvement'
- Isle Of Wight's Green Impact Award Winners Revealed
- Amazon, Inheritance, TV License, O2 And Covid Scams Among Latest Warnings For Islanders
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Red Funnel Announces Revised Timetable Following Weekend Service Disruption
Red Funnel has issued an update regarding its sailings this week, following a litany of issues which led to weekend crossing being disrupted or halted.
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Latest Isle Of Wight Food Hygiene Ratings Revealed With Newport Eatery Needing 'Major Improvement'
The scores are in — the latest batch of food hygiene ratings for Isle of Wight restaurants, cafes, takeaways and businesses have been revealed.
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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.