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    CANDIDATES VYING FOR COUNCIL SEAT SET OUT VISIONS AHEAD OF JULY BY-ELECTION
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    CANDIDATES VYING FOR COUNCIL SEAT SET OUT VISIONS AHEAD OF JULY BY-ELECTION

    Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterbyRufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter
    23rd June 2025
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    CORDON UP AS MEDICS BATTLE LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCY AT RYDE
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    CORDON UP AS MEDICS BATTLE LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCY AT RYDE

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    23rd June 2025
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    NEW SERVICE LAUNCHES TO HELP PEOPLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS FIND WORK
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    NEW SERVICE LAUNCHES TO HELP PEOPLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS FIND WORK

    James Rann - Digital News ReporterbyJames Rann - Digital News Reporter
    23rd June 2025
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    SCHOOLS DEBATING COMPETITION SUCCESS FOR ISLAND VI FORM TEAM
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    SCHOOLS DEBATING COMPETITION SUCCESS FOR ISLAND VI FORM TEAM

    James Rann - Digital News ReporterbyJames Rann - Digital News Reporter
    23rd June 2025
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    ISLE OF WIGHT TO HOST TOP MOUNTAIN BIKERS FOR SOUTHERN XC SHOWPIECE
    Cycling

    ISLE OF WIGHT TO HOST TOP MOUNTAIN BIKERS FOR SOUTHERN XC SHOWPIECE

    Warren Whitmore - Community and Sports ReporterbyWarren Whitmore - Community and Sports Reporter
    23rd June 2025
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    LIFELINE BOOSTS FLEET WITH 3 NEW ELECTRIC VW ID BUZZ VEHICLES
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    LIFELINE BOOSTS FLEET WITH 3 NEW ELECTRIC VW ID BUZZ VEHICLES

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    23rd June 2025
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    £2.4MILLION PUBLIC HEALTH SPENDING PLAN APPROVED BY COUNCILLORS

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    23rd June 2025
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    Isle of Wight Festival

    ISLE OF WIGHT FLAVOURS TAKE CENTRE STAGE BEHIND THE SCENES AT FESTIVAL

    Alan Whitewood and Suzanne Whitewood MBEbyAlan Whitewood and Suzanne Whitewood MBE
    23rd June 2025
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    Business News

    LIFELINE BOOSTS FLEET WITH 3 NEW ELECTRIC VW ID BUZZ VEHICLES
    Business News

    LIFELINE BOOSTS FLEET WITH 3 NEW ELECTRIC VW ID BUZZ VEHICLES

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    23rd June 2025
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    Business News

    POUNDLAND COWES CLOSURE DATE REVEALED AS RETAIL REVIEW CONTINUES

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    17th June 2025
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    BRITTEN-NORMAN MARKS 60 YEARS OF THE ISLANDER AND LOOKS AHEAD TO BOLD NEW FUTURE
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    BRITTEN-NORMAN MARKS 60 YEARS OF THE ISLANDER AND LOOKS AHEAD TO BOLD NEW FUTURE

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    17th June 2025
    1
    TRIPLE NATIONAL AWARD WIN FOR RYDE’S DENBIGH HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
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    TRIPLE NATIONAL AWARD WIN FOR RYDE’S DENBIGH HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE

    James Rann - Digital News ReporterbyJames Rann - Digital News Reporter
    16th June 2025
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    VAN MOSSEL ESPLANADE BRINGS SHOWROOM EXPERIENCE TO CUSTOMERS AMID COWES ROADWORKS
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    VAN MOSSEL ESPLANADE BRINGS SHOWROOM EXPERIENCE TO CUSTOMERS AMID COWES ROADWORKS

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    16th June 2025
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    DAISH’S HOTEL IN SHANKLIN EARNS TRAVELLERS’ CHOICE AWARD FOR 11TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR
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    DAISH’S HOTEL IN SHANKLIN EARNS TRAVELLERS’ CHOICE AWARD FOR 11TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    14th June 2025
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    UKRAINIAN FAMILY OPENING ATMOSPHERIC CAFE & BAKERY IN NEWPORT
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    UKRAINIAN FAMILY OPENING ATMOSPHERIC CAFE & BAKERY IN NEWPORT

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    14th June 2025
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    VECTIS REFRIGERATION GOES GREEN WITH NEW ELECTRIC VEHICLE FLEET
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    VECTIS REFRIGERATION GOES GREEN WITH NEW ELECTRIC VEHICLE FLEET

    James Rann - Digital News ReporterbyJames Rann - Digital News Reporter
    11th June 2025
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    3-YEAR DRIVING BAN FOR RYDE MAN STOPPED AFTER CAR FLAGGED ANPR CAMERAS

    Court ReporterbyCourt Reporter
    21st June 2025
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    RYDE MAN’S ASSAULT LEFT MUM FEELING ‘THREATENED’ COURT HEARS

    Court ReporterbyCourt Reporter
    18th June 2025
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    Courts

    HGV DRIVER WHO FITTED CAR WITH FALSE PLATES HANDED 3-YEAR DRIVING BAN

    Court ReporterbyCourt Reporter
    17th June 2025
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    LATEST CASES AT THE ISLE OF WIGHT MAGISTRATES COURT (2ND JUNE – 6TH JUNE)

    Court ReporterbyCourt Reporter
    11th June 2025
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    POLICE SPECIAL WHO ‘FELT PRESSURE TO FINISH REPORTS’ DRANK WINE THEN DROVE
    Courts

    POLICE SPECIAL WHO ‘FELT PRESSURE TO FINISH REPORTS’ DRANK WINE THEN DROVE

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    9th June 2025
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    LATEST CASES AT THE ISLE OF WIGHT MAGISTRATES COURT (26TH MAY – 30TH MAY)

    Court ReporterbyCourt Reporter
    4th June 2025
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    POLICING PLAN FOR A SAFE ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL 2017
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    NEW HOME AT SECURE NHS FACILITY FOR VIOLENT TEEN TERRORIST WHO PLOTTED FESTIVAL ATTACK

    Court ReporterbyCourt Reporter
    2nd June 2025
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    SHANKLIN MAN WARNED OF PRISON TIME AS MAGISTRATES DEFER SENTENCE

    Court ReporterbyCourt Reporter
    31st May 2025
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    FRANK JAMES HOSPITAL – FOUNDED IN MEMORY OF MILLIONAIRE KILLED BY ELEPHANT IN AFRICA
    Isle of Wight Heritage

    FRANK JAMES HOSPITAL – FOUNDED IN MEMORY OF MILLIONAIRE KILLED BY ELEPHANT IN AFRICA

    Warren Whitmore - Community and Sports ReporterbyWarren Whitmore - Community and Sports Reporter
    22nd June 2025
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    LOCAL UPROAR 75 YEARS AGO OVER ‘CRIPPLING’ FERRY FARE INCREASES
    Isle of Wight Heritage

    LOCAL UPROAR 75 YEARS AGO OVER ‘CRIPPLING’ FERRY FARE INCREASES

    Warren Whitmore - Community and Sports ReporterbyWarren Whitmore - Community and Sports Reporter
    21st June 2025
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    Isle of Wight Heritage

    JOHN KEATS – THE CELEBRATED ROMANTIC POET FOREVER ASSOCIATED WITH SHANKLIN

    Warren Whitmore - Community and Sports ReporterbyWarren Whitmore - Community and Sports Reporter
    15th June 2025
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    75 YEARS AGO ESCAPED SCHOOL BOY APPREHENDED BY ROYAL NAVY IN THE SOLENT
    Isle of Wight Heritage

    75 YEARS AGO ESCAPED SCHOOL BOY APPREHENDED BY ROYAL NAVY IN THE SOLENT

    Warren Whitmore - Community and Sports ReporterbyWarren Whitmore - Community and Sports Reporter
    12th June 2025
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    WHITECROFT HOSPITAL – A HAVEN FOR TROUBLED SOULS SET IN BUCOLIC COUNTRYSIDE
    Isle of Wight Heritage

    WHITECROFT HOSPITAL – A HAVEN FOR TROUBLED SOULS SET IN BUCOLIC COUNTRYSIDE

    Warren Whitmore - Community and Sports ReporterbyWarren Whitmore - Community and Sports Reporter
    8th June 2025
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    ISLE OF WIGHT VOTED TO REMAIN IN THE COMMON MARKET 50 YEARS AGO
    Isle of Wight Heritage

    ISLE OF WIGHT VOTED TO REMAIN IN THE COMMON MARKET 50 YEARS AGO

    Warren Whitmore - Community and Sports ReporterbyWarren Whitmore - Community and Sports Reporter
    6th June 2025
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    Isle of Wight Heritage

    KARL MARX – WHOSE THEORIES ENSLAVED MILLIONS – HOLIDAYED IN RYDE AND VENTNOR

    Warren Whitmore - Community and Sports ReporterbyWarren Whitmore - Community and Sports Reporter
    1st June 2025
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    PARKHURST PRISONER DIED AFTER CONSUMING ‘IRON RATIONS’ 100 YEARS AGO
    Isle of Wight Heritage

    PARKHURST PRISONER DIED AFTER CONSUMING ‘IRON RATIONS’ 100 YEARS AGO

    Warren Whitmore - Community and Sports ReporterbyWarren Whitmore - Community and Sports Reporter
    27th May 2025
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    Planning

    PLANS LODGED FOR NEW BEACHFRONT FAMILY HOME IN GURNARD
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    PLANS LODGED FOR NEW BEACHFRONT FAMILY HOME IN GURNARD

    Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterbyRufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter
    21st June 2025
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    FORMER CARE HOME IN VENTNOR COULD BE TURNED INTO 21-BED HMO
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    FORMER CARE HOME IN VENTNOR COULD BE TURNED INTO 21-BED HMO

    Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterbyRufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter
    21st June 2025
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    PLANS FOR RAISED OUTDOOR SEATING AT COWES BAR REFUSED BY COUNTY HALL
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    PLANS FOR RAISED OUTDOOR SEATING AT COWES BAR REFUSED BY COUNTY HALL

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    20th June 2025
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    ISLE OF WIGHT PLANNING APPLICATIONS: 12TH OCTOBER 2018
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    ISLE OF WIGHT PLANNING APPLICATIONS: 20TH JUNE 2025

    James Rann - Digital News ReporterbyJames Rann - Digital News Reporter
    20th June 2025
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    APPEAL LODGED OVER SANDOWN FLAT REFUSAL DUE TO FUMES FEARS
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    APPEAL LODGED OVER SANDOWN FLAT REFUSAL DUE TO FUMES FEARS

    Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterbyRufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter
    19th June 2025
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    EAST COWES COUNCILLOR QUESTIONS SYSTRA’S INVOLVEMENT IN FLOATING BRIDGE PROJECT

    Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterbyRufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter
    17th June 2025
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    REDUNDANT GUNVILLE BARN TO BECOME VEHICLE REPAIR AND MOT CENTRE
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    REDUNDANT GUNVILLE BARN TO BECOME VEHICLE REPAIR AND MOT CENTRE

    Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterbyRufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter
    15th June 2025
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    SPACE ABOVE LETTING AGENTS IN NEWPORT TO BE CONVERTED INTO FLATS
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    SPACE ABOVE LETTING AGENTS IN NEWPORT TO BE CONVERTED INTO FLATS

    Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterbyRufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter
    13th June 2025
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    Property

    ISLE OF WIGHT LOTS SELL IN LATEST CLIVE EMSON AUCTION
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    ISLE OF WIGHT LOTS SELL IN LATEST CLIVE EMSON AUCTION

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    18th June 2025
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    CAR CRASHES INTO FRONT OF DISUSED CHIP SHOP
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    HISTORIC NORRIS CASTLE ESTATE UP FOR £4.5MILLION AMID ONGOING RESTORATION WOES

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    17th June 2025
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    MAJOR £18MILLION PROPERTY PORTFOLIO UP FOR GRABS ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT
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    MAJOR £18MILLION PROPERTY PORTFOLIO UP FOR GRABS ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    26th May 2025
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    GOING ONCE, GOING TWICE! 21 ISLAND PROPERTIES UNDER THE HAMMER IN JUNE
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    GOING ONCE, GOING TWICE! 21 ISLAND PROPERTIES UNDER THE HAMMER IN JUNE

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    24th May 2025
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    DARLING BIDS OF MAY! LOTS REVEALED FOR LATEST CLIVE EMSON PROPERTY AUCTION
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    MAY AUCTION SEES ISLE OF WIGHT LOTS GO UNDER THE HAMMER

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    7th May 2025
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    YOUR ISLE OF WIGHT PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE – FEBRUARY 2025
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    YOUR ISLE OF WIGHT PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE – APRIL 2025

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    30th April 2025
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    DARLING BIDS OF MAY! LOTS REVEALED FOR LATEST CLIVE EMSON PROPERTY AUCTION
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    DARLING BIDS OF MAY! LOTS REVEALED FOR LATEST CLIVE EMSON PROPERTY AUCTION

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    12th April 2025
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    ARE MODERN AUCTIONS THE BEST OPTION? ISLE OF WIGHT PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE
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    ARE MODERN AUCTIONS THE BEST OPTION? ISLE OF WIGHT PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    30th March 2025
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    READERS’ GALLERY: SUNDAY 28TH APRIL 2023

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    30th April 2023
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    READERS’ GALLERY: SUNDAY 23RD APRIL 2023

    James Rann - Digital News ReporterbyJames Rann - Digital News Reporter
    23rd April 2023
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    READERS’ GALLERY: SUNDAY 16TH APRIL 2023

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    16th April 2023
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    READERS’ GALLERY: SUNDAY 9TH APRIL 2023

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    9th April 2023
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    READERS’ GALLERY: SUNDAY 26TH MARCH 2023

    James Rann - Digital News ReporterbyJames Rann - Digital News Reporter
    26th March 2023
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    James Rann - Digital News ReporterbyJames Rann - Digital News Reporter
    19th March 2023
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    READERS’ GALLERY: SUNDAY 12TH MARCH 2023

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    12th March 2023
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    READERS’ GALLERY: SUNDAY 5TH MARCH 2023

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    5th March 2023
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    Lottery

    Latest News

    ISLE OF WIGHT LOTTERY RESULTS: 20TH JUNE 2025

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    20th June 2025
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    ISLE OF WIGHT LOTTERY RESULTS: 13TH JUNE 2025

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    13th June 2025
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    ISLE OF WIGHT LOTTERY RESULTS: 6TH JUNE 2025

    James Rann - Digital News ReporterbyJames Rann - Digital News Reporter
    6th June 2025
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    ISLE OF WIGHT LOTTERY RESULTS: 30TH MAY 2025

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    30th May 2025
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    ISLE OF WIGHT LOTTERY RESULTS: 23RD MAY 2025

    James Rann - Digital News ReporterbyJames Rann - Digital News Reporter
    23rd May 2025
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    ISLE OF WIGHT LOTTERY RESULTS: 16TH MAY 2025

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    16th May 2025
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    ISLE OF WIGHT LOTTERY RESULTS: 9TH MAY 2025

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    9th May 2025
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    ISLE OF WIGHT LOTTERY RESULTS: 2ND MAY 2025

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    2nd May 2025
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    SUMMER PARTY RETURNS TO VERNON SQUARE GARDENS IN RYDE NEXT WEEKEND

    SUMMER PARTY RETURNS TO VERNON SQUARE GARDENS IN RYDE NEXT WEEKEND

    SUMMER SPECTACULAR SET FOR NORTHWOOD HOUSE WITH PARTIES, TRIBUTES AND PROM NIGHTS

    SUMMER SPECTACULAR SET FOR NORTHWOOD HOUSE WITH PARTIES, TRIBUTES AND PROM NIGHTS

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    BIKE VS CAR: CYCLEWIGHT TO RACE TO COWES IN TRAFFIC-BUSTING CHALLENGE

    15TH CHARITY LAND ROVER RUN SET TO RAISE THOUSANDS FOR LOCAL CHILDREN

    15TH CHARITY LAND ROVER RUN SET TO RAISE THOUSANDS FOR LOCAL CHILDREN

    ISLE OF WIGHT SHEEPDOG TRIALS RETURN THIS WEEKEND WITH TOP TALENT AND FAMILY FUN

    ISLE OF WIGHT SHEEPDOG TRIALS RETURN THIS WEEKEND WITH TOP TALENT AND FAMILY FUN

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    ISLE OF WIGHT TO HOST TOP MOUNTAIN BIKERS FOR SOUTHERN XC SHOWPIECE

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    CANDIDATES VYING FOR COUNCIL SEAT SET OUT VISIONS AHEAD OF JULY BY-ELECTION
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    CANDIDATES VYING FOR COUNCIL SEAT SET OUT VISIONS AHEAD OF JULY BY-ELECTION

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    23rd June 2025
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    CORDON UP AS MEDICS BATTLE LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCY AT RYDE
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    NEW SERVICE LAUNCHES TO HELP PEOPLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS FIND WORK
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    NEW SERVICE LAUNCHES TO HELP PEOPLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS FIND WORK

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    23rd June 2025
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    SCHOOLS DEBATING COMPETITION SUCCESS FOR ISLAND VI FORM TEAM
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    SCHOOLS DEBATING COMPETITION SUCCESS FOR ISLAND VI FORM TEAM

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    23rd June 2025
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    ISLE OF WIGHT TO HOST TOP MOUNTAIN BIKERS FOR SOUTHERN XC SHOWPIECE
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    Warren Whitmore - Community and Sports ReporterbyWarren Whitmore - Community and Sports Reporter
    23rd June 2025
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    LIFELINE BOOSTS FLEET WITH 3 NEW ELECTRIC VW ID BUZZ VEHICLES
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    LIFELINE BOOSTS FLEET WITH 3 NEW ELECTRIC VW ID BUZZ VEHICLES

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    23rd June 2025
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    £2.4MILLION PUBLIC HEALTH SPENDING PLAN APPROVED BY COUNCILLORS

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    23rd June 2025
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    Isle of Wight Festival

    ISLE OF WIGHT FLAVOURS TAKE CENTRE STAGE BEHIND THE SCENES AT FESTIVAL

    Alan Whitewood and Suzanne Whitewood MBEbyAlan Whitewood and Suzanne Whitewood MBE
    23rd June 2025
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    LIFELINE BOOSTS FLEET WITH 3 NEW ELECTRIC VW ID BUZZ VEHICLES
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    LIFELINE BOOSTS FLEET WITH 3 NEW ELECTRIC VW ID BUZZ VEHICLES

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    23rd June 2025
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    POUNDLAND COWES CLOSURE DATE REVEALED AS RETAIL REVIEW CONTINUES

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    17th June 2025
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    BRITTEN-NORMAN MARKS 60 YEARS OF THE ISLANDER AND LOOKS AHEAD TO BOLD NEW FUTURE
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    BRITTEN-NORMAN MARKS 60 YEARS OF THE ISLANDER AND LOOKS AHEAD TO BOLD NEW FUTURE

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    17th June 2025
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    TRIPLE NATIONAL AWARD WIN FOR RYDE’S DENBIGH HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
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    TRIPLE NATIONAL AWARD WIN FOR RYDE’S DENBIGH HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE

    James Rann - Digital News ReporterbyJames Rann - Digital News Reporter
    16th June 2025
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    VAN MOSSEL ESPLANADE BRINGS SHOWROOM EXPERIENCE TO CUSTOMERS AMID COWES ROADWORKS
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    VAN MOSSEL ESPLANADE BRINGS SHOWROOM EXPERIENCE TO CUSTOMERS AMID COWES ROADWORKS

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    16th June 2025
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    DAISH’S HOTEL IN SHANKLIN EARNS TRAVELLERS’ CHOICE AWARD FOR 11TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR
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    DAISH’S HOTEL IN SHANKLIN EARNS TRAVELLERS’ CHOICE AWARD FOR 11TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    14th June 2025
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    UKRAINIAN FAMILY OPENING ATMOSPHERIC CAFE & BAKERY IN NEWPORT
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    UKRAINIAN FAMILY OPENING ATMOSPHERIC CAFE & BAKERY IN NEWPORT

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    14th June 2025
    3
    VECTIS REFRIGERATION GOES GREEN WITH NEW ELECTRIC VEHICLE FLEET
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    VECTIS REFRIGERATION GOES GREEN WITH NEW ELECTRIC VEHICLE FLEET

    James Rann - Digital News ReporterbyJames Rann - Digital News Reporter
    11th June 2025
    2

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    3-YEAR DRIVING BAN FOR RYDE MAN STOPPED AFTER CAR FLAGGED ANPR CAMERAS

    Court ReporterbyCourt Reporter
    21st June 2025
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    Courts

    RYDE MAN’S ASSAULT LEFT MUM FEELING ‘THREATENED’ COURT HEARS

    Court ReporterbyCourt Reporter
    18th June 2025
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    Courts

    HGV DRIVER WHO FITTED CAR WITH FALSE PLATES HANDED 3-YEAR DRIVING BAN

    Court ReporterbyCourt Reporter
    17th June 2025
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    LATEST CASES AT THE ISLE OF WIGHT MAGISTRATES COURT (2ND JUNE – 6TH JUNE)

    Court ReporterbyCourt Reporter
    11th June 2025
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    POLICE SPECIAL WHO ‘FELT PRESSURE TO FINISH REPORTS’ DRANK WINE THEN DROVE
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    POLICE SPECIAL WHO ‘FELT PRESSURE TO FINISH REPORTS’ DRANK WINE THEN DROVE

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Thanks to the help of Dora, an artificial intelligent telephone assistant, average waiting times for low complexity cataract surgery for patients in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight has reduced from 35 weeks at the beginning of January 2024, to 10 weeks or less.

Dora calls patients waiting for cataract surgery, speaks to them in a natural voice and gathers medical history. Dora is also capable of offering patients a choice of treatment locations based on waiting times and distance from their home.

Aris Konstantopoulos, consultant ophthalmologist at University Hospital Southampton and Ophthalmology Clinical Lead for NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight said:

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“All hospitals in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight have made massive strides in reducing the waits for cataract surgery in the area. Dora has enabled this by allowing us to develop a single point of access for referrals, reducing the burden of administrative processes and providing clear options to patients. Using Dora has also allowed us to free-up time for our nursing teams to concentrate on more surgical work while Dora makes the phone calls and completes the administration duty.

“We have had some great feedback from patients who have said that Dora is very clear and easy to understand. She also engages and interacts with patients and can understand what they are saying and asking.”

Dora has made more than 1,200 calls to patients since January 2024 which has freed up many hours of nursing time who previously made the calls.

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“It was very clear and efficient and prompt and it worked very well.

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“Very simple and straight to the point.”

“I had no problem understanding Dora and it answered my questions.”

Hampshire and the Isle of Wight has a high volume of cataract surgery removal with around 15,000 patients undergoing surgery each year. A Dora patient experience survey from July to December 2024 showed that 92% of patients were extremely satisfied with the experience.

Ophthalmology is one of the busiest specialties in the NHS, carrying out more than 500,000 operations every year (6% of the NHS total) and more than 7.5 million outpatient appointments.

Further information about Dora and how it is being used across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight can be found here: https://www.hantsiow.icb.nhs.uk/cataracts

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Edgar-of-9
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Can anyone explain how an automatic booking system can get your cataracts done quicker? Nurses and doctors don’t make appointments. Receptionists do that and obviously they don’t employ enough of them. And why is the receptionist in the eye department at Newport hospital not allowed to make appointments when standing in from of them is a patient wanting for one? (They used to be able to do that)

Something else comes to mind, Dora makes telephone calls, can she answer the damn things?
Is there more than one Dora?

is it the booking system that has been delaying things?
There are lots of patients, it’s the sheer number of those that create the waiting list.

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You are spot on – the use of AI and the likes of DORA are a total con , perpetrated by those selling the systems to the NHS and others. My online bank uses a similar system, useless unless you ask one of the few questions it is programmed to answer, anything else it siezes up !
Doras , Coras and the like seem to be multiplying and nothing improves.
Anyone wanting NHS cataract treatment needs to see a GP in Sheffield – average wait 4 – 8 weeks after referral !!!

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Because when the computer says no, the nurse/doctor/receptionist/porter can’t override the system. And when the computer says no, you can’t take it to court for negligence because it has no legal standing. Clever, huh?

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“A I Intelligence.” The I means intelligence. AI is the way to go, get it to run the whole country, will do a far better job than Liar Stalins mob.

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I thought A.I was only as good as the information it is fed.

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Theoretically yes, except that the ‘intelligence’ bit is supposed to be able to extrapolate from facts to come to a reasonable and logical conclusion. Same as with humans. Some humans.

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