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Lifeboat tractor named by Bay School students

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Students from The Bay CE School’s Blue House council unveiled the newly named launch tractor at Sandown and Shanklin Independent…

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Newt-friendly approach to planning on the Island

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A new wildlife scheme on the Island is aiming to protect the declining great crested newt while supporting sustainable development.…

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Path to be upgraded for safer beach access

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A popular coastal footpath through Spencer Woods, in Gurnard, is set for an upgrade, improving access from Worsley Road down…

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Revamp for Big Meade play park

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Children in Shanklin now have a new reason to head to Big Meade, with the opening of a revamped play…

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Revamp for Big Meade play park

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Children in Shanklin now have a new reason to head to Big Meade, with the opening of a revamped play…

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Over 100 yachts vie for the Morgan Cup

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The waters off Cowes will come alive on Friday as over 100 boats gather to take part in the Morgan…

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Wade supports fund-raising evening for children’s darts

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James Wade, one of the country’s top darts players, took part in an exhibition to raise funds for the IW…

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Festival traffic plan now in place

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With the IW Festival beginning today, temporary traffic measures have been introduced around Newport to manage the increased volume of…

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Police appeal following fatal collision in Shanklin ​

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Officers were called at 6.09pm on Monday, 16 June to reports of a collision on Church Road, Shanklin. The collision…

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Police launch appeal following motorcyclist collision

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Police are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage following a serious collision involving a motorcyclist. Police were called just…

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Ryde Harriers shine at Swansea half-marathon

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Five Ryde Harriers delivered strong performances at the Swansea half-marathon, with four of them representing England in a competitive Home…

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Fatberg gift goes on tour as ‘Unflushables’ hits the road

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Southern Water’s ‘Unflushables’ team has been presented with an unusual award – a mounted fatberg cast in resin by the…

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Police appeal for witnesses to altercation in Lake

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Police are appealing for witnesses to an incident in Lake. At around 2.45pm on Tuesday 13 May, a physical altercation…

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Strong economic growth “Good news for the IW”

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Richard Quigley, MP for Isle of Wight West, has welcomed today’s announcement that the UK economy grew by 0.7 per…

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Two jailed for Isle of Wight child abuse offences

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Two people have been jailed for physically abusing a child on the Isle of Wight. Toby Lucas, aged 29, and…

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Police appeal after man exposes himself in Cowes

Press Release May 6, 2025

Officers are appealing for information after an incident of indecent exposure in Cowes. At around 8pm on Sunday, May 4,…

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