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    HOSEPIPE BAN THREAT DUE TO LACK OF RAINFALL
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    HOSEPIPE BAN BRANDED ‘SHAMELESS’ AMID 100 MILLION LITRE-A-DAY LEAKS

    Warren Whitmore - Community and Sports ReporterbyWarren Whitmore - Community and Sports Reporter
    16th July 2025
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    INCREDIBLE £515,000 RAISED FOR MOUNTBATTEN THANKS TO WALK THE WIGHT FUNDRAISERS
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    INCREDIBLE £515,000 RAISED FOR MOUNTBATTEN THANKS TO WALK THE WIGHT FUNDRAISERS

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    16th July 2025
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    CONTENTIOUS BID TO DEMOLISH GARAGE IN SEAVIEW RE-SURFACES
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    CONTENTIOUS BID TO DEMOLISH GARAGE IN SEAVIEW RE-SURFACES

    Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterbyRufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter
    16th July 2025
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    SEACLOSE PARK TENNIS AND NETBALL COURTS REOPEN AHEAD OF SCHEDULE
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    SEACLOSE PARK TENNIS AND NETBALL COURTS REOPEN AHEAD OF SCHEDULE

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    16th July 2025
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    BLIND SAILOR TO CIRCUMNAVIGATE ISLE OF WIGHT IN REMARKABLE SOLO CHALLENGE
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    BLIND SAILOR TO CIRCUMNAVIGATE ISLE OF WIGHT IN REMARKABLE SOLO CHALLENGE

    Warren Whitmore - Community and Sports ReporterbyWarren Whitmore - Community and Sports Reporter
    16th July 2025
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    GIRLGUIDING SOUTH WEST ENGLAND TAKES TO THE WATER AT UKSA IN COWES
    Local Community News

    GIRLGUIDING SOUTH WEST ENGLAND TAKES TO THE WATER AT UKSA IN COWES

    Alan Whitewood and Suzanne Whitewood MBEbyAlan Whitewood and Suzanne Whitewood MBE
    16th July 2025
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    SHANKLIN & SANDOWN GOLF CLUB CELEBRATES JOINT CAPTAINS’ DAY SUCCESS
    Golf

    SHANKLIN & SANDOWN GOLF CLUB CELEBRATES JOINT CAPTAINS’ DAY SUCCESS

    Warren Whitmore - Community and Sports ReporterbyWarren Whitmore - Community and Sports Reporter
    16th July 2025
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    SEA GELS SHANTY BAND TOUR THE ISLAND IN VINTAGE BUS FOR MUSEUM FUNDRAISER
    Local Community News

    SEA GELS SHANTY BAND TOUR THE ISLAND IN VINTAGE BUS FOR MUSEUM FUNDRAISER

    James Rann - Digital News ReporterbyJames Rann - Digital News Reporter
    16th July 2025
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    Business News

    DAME ELLEN MACARTHUR NEW CHAIRMAN OF YARMOUTH RNLI
    Breaking News

    JOBS AT RISK AS ELLEN MACARTHUR FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC SHAKE-UP

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    15th July 2025
    6
    TRUSTED HOMECARE OPENS NEW ADULT DAY COMMUNITY CARE CENTRE AT BRANSTONE
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    TRUSTED HOMECARE OPENS NEW ADULT DAY COMMUNITY CARE CENTRE AT BRANSTONE

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    14th July 2025
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    MORRISONS LAUNCHES FULLY ELECTRIC ISLE OF WIGHT HOME DELIVERY FLEET
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    MORRISONS LAUNCHES FULLY ELECTRIC ISLE OF WIGHT HOME DELIVERY FLEET

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    10th July 2025
    3
    SOUTHERN VECTIS INVESTS FURTHER IN SKILLS OF ITS ENGINEERING TEAM
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    SOUTHERN VECTIS INVESTS FURTHER IN SKILLS OF ITS ENGINEERING TEAM

    James Rann - Digital News ReporterbyJames Rann - Digital News Reporter
    9th July 2025
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    NEW ART AND COCKTAIL SPACE ‘THE COURTYARD’ OPENS IN TIME FOR COWES WEEK
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    NEW ART AND COCKTAIL SPACE ‘THE COURTYARD’ OPENS IN TIME FOR COWES WEEK

    Warren Whitmore - Community and Sports ReporterbyWarren Whitmore - Community and Sports Reporter
    9th July 2025
    2
    RED FUNNEL TEAMS UP WITH WRS TO INSTALL NEW POS SYSTEM ON VEHICLE FERRY FLEET
    Business News

    RED FUNNEL TEAMS UP WITH WRS TO INSTALL NEW POS SYSTEM ON VEHICLE FERRY FLEET

    James Rann - Digital News ReporterbyJames Rann - Digital News Reporter
    9th July 2025
    2
    FORMER PHILIPS FINE FOODS SITE IN NORTHWOOD REOPENS AS NEW MOT STATION
    Business News

    FORMER PHILIPS FINE FOODS SITE IN NORTHWOOD REOPENS AS NEW MOT STATION

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    8th July 2025
    2
    MOLLY’S NEW FLOWER AND PLANT SHOP BLOOMS IN EAST COWES
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    MOLLY’S NEW FLOWER AND PLANT SHOP BLOOMS IN EAST COWES

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    5th July 2025
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    Courts

    NEWPORT WOMAN PLEADS GUILTY TO ARSON ATTACK ON STRANGER’S CAR
    Courts

    FRESHWATER ARSON VICTIM HITS OUT AT POLICE AND ‘FIREFIGHTER FRIEND’ CLAIMS

    James Rann - Digital News ReporterbyJames Rann - Digital News Reporter
    13th July 2025
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    Courts

    LATEST CASES AT THE ISLE OF WIGHT MAGISTRATES COURT (30TH JUNE – 4TH JULY)

    Court ReporterbyCourt Reporter
    11th July 2025
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    PROLIFIC SHOPLIFTER WITH MORE THAN 230 OFFENCES ON RECORD JAILED – AGAIN
    Courts

    PROLIFIC SHOPLIFTER WITH MORE THAN 230 OFFENCES ON RECORD JAILED – AGAIN

    Court ReporterbyCourt Reporter
    11th July 2025
    2
    COPYRIGHT CASE LEADS TO PRISON SENTENCE FOR SHANKLIN MAN
    Courts

    ISLE OF WIGHT TEEN SENTENCED FOR ROLE IN GANG ATTACK ON 11-YEAR-OLD

    Court ReporterbyCourt Reporter
    9th July 2025
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    Courts

    POLICE FOUND £33,000 OF CANNABIS PLANTS IN LOFT AND SUMMER HOUSE OF ISLAND COUPLE

    Court ReporterbyCourt Reporter
    7th July 2025
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    Courts

    PAEDOPHILE WHO FAILED TO REGISTER DETAILS IN TIME HANDED JUST £200 FINE

    Court ReporterbyCourt Reporter
    6th July 2025
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    Courts

    PRISON TIME FOR DANGEROUS DRIVER WHO ‘COULD HAVE KILLED MOTORISTS’

    Court ReporterbyCourt Reporter
    4th July 2025
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    PRIORY SCHOOL LEAVERS WAVE GOODBYE IN STYLE WITH RED CARPET SEND-OFF
    Breaking News

    NURSERY WORKER WHO SHARED VILE CHILD SEX IMAGES HANDED 2-YEAR PRISON SENTENCE

    Court ReporterbyCourt Reporter
    4th July 2025
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    Isle of Wight Heritage

    THE SUN AT CALBOURNE – IMMORTALISED IN BEST SELLING NOVEL

    Warren Whitmore - Community and Sports ReporterbyWarren Whitmore - Community and Sports Reporter
    13th July 2025
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    SANDOWN ZOO OPENED AT THE GRANITE FORT 70 YEARS AGO
    Isle of Wight Heritage

    SANDOWN ZOO OPENED AT THE GRANITE FORT 70 YEARS AGO

    Warren Whitmore - Community and Sports ReporterbyWarren Whitmore - Community and Sports Reporter
    9th July 2025
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    NEWPORT RAILWAY STATION EXHIBITION NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
    Isle of Wight Heritage

    NEWPORT RAILWAY STATION EXHIBITION NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

    Warren Whitmore - Community and Sports ReporterbyWarren Whitmore - Community and Sports Reporter
    9th July 2025
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    30 YEARS AGO RYDE MAN WAS ELECTROCUTED ON DEATH TRAP TOILET
    Isle of Wight Heritage

    30 YEARS AGO RYDE MAN WAS ELECTROCUTED ON DEATH TRAP TOILET

    Warren Whitmore - Community and Sports ReporterbyWarren Whitmore - Community and Sports Reporter
    8th July 2025
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    ISLE OF WIGHT INQUEST FAILED TO SOLVE MYSTERY OF LORD LUCAN’S DISAPPEARANCE
    Isle of Wight Heritage

    ISLE OF WIGHT INQUEST FAILED TO SOLVE MYSTERY OF LORD LUCAN’S DISAPPEARANCE

    Warren Whitmore - Community and Sports ReporterbyWarren Whitmore - Community and Sports Reporter
    7th July 2025
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    Isle of Wight Heritage

    THE QUARTER-OF-A-MILE LONG ROYAL NATIONAL HOSPITAL IN VENTNOR

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

    THE FOUR WATERING HOLES OF BRIGHSTONE – PAST AND PRESENT

    Warren Whitmore - Community and Sports ReporterbyWarren Whitmore - Community and Sports Reporter
    29th June 2025
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    Isle of Wight Heritage

    20 YEARS AGO NAVAL VESSELS ASSEMBLED AT SPITHEAD FOR INTERNATIONAL FLEET REVIEW

    Warren Whitmore - Community and Sports ReporterbyWarren Whitmore - Community and Sports Reporter
    28th June 2025
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    Planning

    CONTENTIOUS BID TO DEMOLISH GARAGE IN SEAVIEW RE-SURFACES
    Latest News

    CONTENTIOUS BID TO DEMOLISH GARAGE IN SEAVIEW RE-SURFACES

    Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterbyRufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter
    16th July 2025
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    NEW GUIDANCE AIMS TO PROTECT IDENTITY OF ISLE OF WIGHT’S HISTORIC HIGH STREETS
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    NEW GUIDANCE AIMS TO PROTECT IDENTITY OF ISLE OF WIGHT’S HISTORIC HIGH STREETS

    Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterbyRufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter
    15th July 2025
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    MILLIONS OF POUNDS OF INVESTMENT IN ISLE OF WIGHT SCHOOLS
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    MOBILE CLASSROOM’S COULD BE UTILISED AT GURNARD PRIMARY SCHOOL

    Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterbyRufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter
    14th July 2025
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    HOUSE CONVERSION IN TOTLAND COULD RENDER TENANT ‘HOMELESS’
    Latest News

    CONTROVERSIAL TOTLAND HOUSE CONVERSION APPROVED DESPITE HOMELESSNESS FEARS

    Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterbyRufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter
    13th July 2025
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    RENEWABLE ENERGY SHOWDOWN: SOLAR GENERATIONS VS. FUEL GENERATORS
    Latest News

    PLANNING COMMITTEE CONDITIONALLY APPROVE SOLAR POWER STATION PLANS

    Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterbyRufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter
    12th July 2025
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    HISTORIC BARN AT NORTHWOOD HOUSE TO BE STABILISED AFTER DECAY DISCOVERED
    Latest News

    HISTORIC BARN AT NORTHWOOD HOUSE TO BE STABILISED AFTER DECAY DISCOVERED

    Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterbyRufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter
    11th July 2025
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    ‘HIGH-QUALITY’ FAMILY HOME WILL BE BUILT IN GURNARD AS APPROVAL GIVEN
    Latest News

    ‘HIGH-QUALITY’ FAMILY HOME WILL BE BUILT IN GURNARD AS APPROVAL GIVEN

    Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterbyRufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter
    11th July 2025
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    ISLE OF WIGHT PLANNING APPLICATIONS: 12TH OCTOBER 2018
    Latest News

    ISLE OF WIGHT PLANNING APPLICATIONS: 11TH JULY 2025

    James Rann - Digital News ReporterbyJames Rann - Digital News Reporter
    11th July 2025
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    Property

    24 ISLE OF WIGHT LAND AND PROPERTY LOTS GOING UNDER THE HAMMER IN JULY
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    24 ISLE OF WIGHT LAND AND PROPERTY LOTS GOING UNDER THE HAMMER IN JULY

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    6th July 2025
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    FORMER CARE HOME IN VENTNOR COULD BE TURNED INTO 21-BED HMO
    Latest News

    PLANS TO TURN VENTNOR CARE HOME INTO 21-BED HMO FACE OPPOSITION

    Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterbyRufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter
    4th July 2025
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    PARTS OF SANDOWN’S DERELICT OCEAN HOTEL SITE GO UP FOR AUCTION
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    PARTS OF SANDOWN’S DERELICT OCEAN HOTEL SITE GO UP FOR AUCTION

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    3rd July 2025
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    YOUR ISLE OF WIGHT PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE – JUNE 2025
    Business News

    YOUR ISLE OF WIGHT PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE – JUNE 2025

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    30th June 2025
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    ISLE OF WIGHT PLANNING APPLICATIONS: 12TH OCTOBER 2018
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    ISLE OF WIGHT PLANNING APPLICATIONS: 27TH JUNE 2025

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    27th June 2025
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    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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    Readers’ Gallery

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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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    Readersgalleryfeatured26thmarch
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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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    READERS’ GALLERY: SUNDAY 19TH MARCH 2023

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

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    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

    ISLE OF WIGHT LOTTERY RESULTS: 11TH JULY 2025
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    ISLE OF WIGHT LOTTERY RESULTS: 11TH JULY 2025

    James Rann - Digital News ReporterbyJames Rann - Digital News Reporter
    11th July 2025
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    COULD YOU BE A £100 WINNER? ISLE OF WIGHT LOTTERY PRIZES REMAIN UNCLAIMED
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    WRS STAFF SCOOP £1,500 IN ISLE OF WIGHT LOTTERY WINS

    Warren Whitmore - Community and Sports ReporterbyWarren Whitmore - Community and Sports Reporter
    10th July 2025
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    ISLE OF WIGHT LOTTERY RESULTS: 11TH JULY 2025
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    ISLE OF WIGHT LOTTERY RESULTS: 4TH JULY 2025

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    4th July 2025
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    ISLE OF WIGHT LOTTERY RESULTS: 11TH JULY 2025
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    ISLE OF WIGHT LOTTERY RESULTS: 27TH JUNE 2025

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    27th June 2025
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    LONG-TIME PLAYER WAYLAND SCOOPS £10,000 IN ISLE OF WIGHT LOTTERY WIN
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    LONG-TIME PLAYER WAYLAND SCOOPS £10,000 IN ISLE OF WIGHT LOTTERY WIN

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    24th June 2025
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    ISLE OF WIGHT LOTTERY RESULTS: 11TH JULY 2025
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    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: 11TH JULY 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: 11TH JULY 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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    DISCOVER HIDDEN ISLAND TREASURES AT THE FESTIVAL OF ARCHAEOLOGY

    DISCOVER HIDDEN ISLAND TREASURES AT THE FESTIVAL OF ARCHAEOLOGY

    £13,000 IN WIGHTAID FUNDING WELCOMED BY ISLAND GROUPS

    COWES SAILABILITY OFFERING FREE ‘WETWHEELS SOLENT’ TRIPS DURING COWES WEEK

    POLICE AND COMMUNITY DAY HEADING TO SANDOWN ESPLANADE THIS WEEK

    POLICE AND COMMUNITY DAY HEADING TO SANDOWN ESPLANADE THIS WEEK

    DAZZLING BURLESQUE SHOW TO RAISE FUNDS FOR DOMESTIC ABUSE CHARITY

    DAZZLING BURLESQUE SHOW TO RAISE FUNDS FOR DOMESTIC ABUSE CHARITY

    SANDOWN READY TO LAUNCH ISLE OF WIGHT’S 2025 CARNIVAL SEASON

    SANDOWN READY TO LAUNCH ISLE OF WIGHT’S 2025 CARNIVAL SEASON

    SUMMER OF FUN WITH JACK UP! UMISSABLE CONCERT NIGHTS AT RETRO STAYCATIONS

    SUMMER OF FUN WITH JACK UP! UMISSABLE CONCERT NIGHTS AT RETRO STAYCATIONS

    ISLE OF WIGHT BAND PILL ADDED TO NIGHT CURRENTS FESTIVAL LINE-UP

    ISLE OF WIGHT BAND PILL ADDED TO NIGHT CURRENTS FESTIVAL LINE-UP

    DEADPOOL ROB AND FRIENDS RETURN TO RYDE NEXT MONTH FOR SUMMER FUN DAY

    DEADPOOL ROB AND FRIENDS RETURN TO RYDE NEXT MONTH FOR SUMMER FUN DAY

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    BLIND SAILOR TO CIRCUMNAVIGATE ISLE OF WIGHT IN REMARKABLE SOLO CHALLENGE

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    SHANKLIN & SANDOWN GOLF CLUB CELEBRATES JOINT CAPTAINS’ DAY SUCCESS

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    HOSEPIPE BAN THREAT DUE TO LACK OF RAINFALL
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    HOSEPIPE BAN BRANDED ‘SHAMELESS’ AMID 100 MILLION LITRE-A-DAY LEAKS

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    16th July 2025
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    INCREDIBLE £515,000 RAISED FOR MOUNTBATTEN THANKS TO WALK THE WIGHT FUNDRAISERS
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    CONTENTIOUS BID TO DEMOLISH GARAGE IN SEAVIEW RE-SURFACES
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    CONTENTIOUS BID TO DEMOLISH GARAGE IN SEAVIEW RE-SURFACES

    Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterbyRufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter
    16th July 2025
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    SEACLOSE PARK TENNIS AND NETBALL COURTS REOPEN AHEAD OF SCHEDULE
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    16th July 2025
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    BLIND SAILOR TO CIRCUMNAVIGATE ISLE OF WIGHT IN REMARKABLE SOLO CHALLENGE
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    BLIND SAILOR TO CIRCUMNAVIGATE ISLE OF WIGHT IN REMARKABLE SOLO CHALLENGE

    Warren Whitmore - Community and Sports ReporterbyWarren Whitmore - Community and Sports Reporter
    16th July 2025
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    GIRLGUIDING SOUTH WEST ENGLAND TAKES TO THE WATER AT UKSA IN COWES
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    GIRLGUIDING SOUTH WEST ENGLAND TAKES TO THE WATER AT UKSA IN COWES

    Alan Whitewood and Suzanne Whitewood MBEbyAlan Whitewood and Suzanne Whitewood MBE
    16th July 2025
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    SHANKLIN & SANDOWN GOLF CLUB CELEBRATES JOINT CAPTAINS’ DAY SUCCESS
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    SHANKLIN & SANDOWN GOLF CLUB CELEBRATES JOINT CAPTAINS’ DAY SUCCESS

    Warren Whitmore - Community and Sports ReporterbyWarren Whitmore - Community and Sports Reporter
    16th July 2025
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    SEA GELS SHANTY BAND TOUR THE ISLAND IN VINTAGE BUS FOR MUSEUM FUNDRAISER
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    SEA GELS SHANTY BAND TOUR THE ISLAND IN VINTAGE BUS FOR MUSEUM FUNDRAISER

    James Rann - Digital News ReporterbyJames Rann - Digital News Reporter
    16th July 2025
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    DAME ELLEN MACARTHUR NEW CHAIRMAN OF YARMOUTH RNLI
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    JOBS AT RISK AS ELLEN MACARTHUR FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC SHAKE-UP

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    15th July 2025
    6
    TRUSTED HOMECARE OPENS NEW ADULT DAY COMMUNITY CARE CENTRE AT BRANSTONE
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    TRUSTED HOMECARE OPENS NEW ADULT DAY COMMUNITY CARE CENTRE AT BRANSTONE

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    14th July 2025
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    MORRISONS LAUNCHES FULLY ELECTRIC ISLE OF WIGHT HOME DELIVERY FLEET
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    MORRISONS LAUNCHES FULLY ELECTRIC ISLE OF WIGHT HOME DELIVERY FLEET

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    10th July 2025
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    SOUTHERN VECTIS INVESTS FURTHER IN SKILLS OF ITS ENGINEERING TEAM
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    SOUTHERN VECTIS INVESTS FURTHER IN SKILLS OF ITS ENGINEERING TEAM

    James Rann - Digital News ReporterbyJames Rann - Digital News Reporter
    9th July 2025
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    NEW ART AND COCKTAIL SPACE ‘THE COURTYARD’ OPENS IN TIME FOR COWES WEEK
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    NEW ART AND COCKTAIL SPACE ‘THE COURTYARD’ OPENS IN TIME FOR COWES WEEK

    Warren Whitmore - Community and Sports ReporterbyWarren Whitmore - Community and Sports Reporter
    9th July 2025
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    RED FUNNEL TEAMS UP WITH WRS TO INSTALL NEW POS SYSTEM ON VEHICLE FERRY FLEET
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    RED FUNNEL TEAMS UP WITH WRS TO INSTALL NEW POS SYSTEM ON VEHICLE FERRY FLEET

    James Rann - Digital News ReporterbyJames Rann - Digital News Reporter
    9th July 2025
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    FORMER PHILIPS FINE FOODS SITE IN NORTHWOOD REOPENS AS NEW MOT STATION
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    FORMER PHILIPS FINE FOODS SITE IN NORTHWOOD REOPENS AS NEW MOT STATION

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    8th July 2025
    2
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6 Islanders looking to take over from Isle of Wight Council stalwart Rodney Downer at an upcoming by-election have set out their stalls.

Residents will go to the polls on 10th July to vote in the Wroxall, Lowtherville and Bonchurch by-election, which has been prompted by the resignation of 74-year-old Councillor Downer – who has served his local community for more than 15 years.

Those standing for election are Bill Nigh (Reform), David Groocock (Conservative), Mark Jefferies (Island Independent Network), Rachel Lambert (Lib Dem), Christopher Lloyd (Labour) and Graham Perks (Vectis Party).

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Mark Jefferies (Ind) has said:

“I am standing as the only independent candidate and the only candidate that lives in the ward.

“I am currently the chair for the Friends of Ventnor Cemetery, Upper Ventnor Community Association and vice chair of Ventnor Carnival Association.

“For the last four years, I have served on Ventnor Town council and currently I’m a councillor for the Lowtherville ward. So, I am well acquainted with the issues of Ventnor and Bonchurch.

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“In my role as a town councillor I have helped many residents with their problems. For example, helping residents of St Catherine’s Street get the no parking order revoked in 2022.

“I worked closely with Rodney Downer and I have attended most Wroxall Parish Council meetings for the last three years. So, I’m equally acquainted with what is happening in Wroxall as well.

“Rodney and I share the same beliefs. That party politics should stay out of local government, and a councillor’s main objective should be to support local residents – making strong representation for them at County Hall.

“I am certainly no stranger to debate and representing people, and if elected will be a strong voice for residents on all issues.”

Bill Nigh (Reform), who narrowly missed out in securing victory during May’s local election for Freshwater South, said:

“Though not from a political background originally, I became actively involved in 2016 with Leave EU, which later evolved into the Brexit Party and now Reform UK.

“I was born and raised in Ventnor, in my father’s Marlborough Road home, once owned by his father. Both were well known local businessmen.

“After graduating from UCL, I joined the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and later qualified as a solicitor. I worked mainly in London before returning to the Island to join Jerome and Co as a partner, reconnecting with my family and hometown.

“Later I moved into the hospitality sector owning and running businesses at Steephill Cove, Luccombe Chine and Bonchurch. My ties across the area remain strong, through family, friendships and decades of business involvement.

“Ventnor and the surrounding wards face unique challenges, from access issues to local services. I believe my experience and connections leave me well placed to address them.

“Change within our local authority won’t come from above, it starts at ground level. With your support and the principles of Reform UK I want to bring practical, community driven solutions to benefit our ward.”

Christopher Lloyd (Lab) has said:

“As a data scientist with a PhD in Geography, I bring particular expertise to tackle our community’s challenges.

“The Leeson Road landslide remains our biggest challenge in the ward, creating traffic pressures that cause other problems.

“I’m committed to working towards securing medium-to-long-term funding for alternative transport routes between Ventnor and surrounding areas.

“Parking restrictions in Wroxall have created tensions between safety and convenience. My goal is reducing traffic reliance and volume on existing routes.

“The ongoing dispute between Isle of Wight Council and Island Roads must be resolved to allow essential drainage improvements on the Shanklin to Wroxall cycle path.

“Bonchurch needs affordable housing for locals and incoming professionals who provide our vital services. This requires careful balancing against rural character preservation and infrastructure capacity concerns.

“Our ward needs moderate representation to maximize benefits from the upcoming Hampshire and Solent Combined Authority partnership.

“I’ll ensure that the Island maintains its distinct identity and governance while accessing enhanced funding, strategic coordination, and economic development opportunities.

“Labour empowers local councils to deliver services closer to communities. As your candidate, I’ll champion this agenda for our ward’s benefit.”

The Conservative’s David Groocock says:

“As an independent, I faced being shut out of decision-making or pressured to support policies I don’t believe in. By joining the Conservatives under Cllr Ed Blake’s leadership, I can properly fight for our community’s needs where it counts – in the council chamber.

“Frequent closures and poor maintenance disrupt daily life – we need proper investment. The ongoing situation with the Graben and Clarence Road is a farce.

“Our beautiful villages deserve better support to attract visitors year-round. Anti-social behaviour and drug-related crime need firm action. We must ensure quality affordable homes while protecting our rural character.

“We mustn’t trade away local control for empty promises. Residents deserve a councillor who’ll stand firm on what matters. Only Island residents should have a say in their day-to-day living and the future. No other mainland authority can know what day-to-day challenges we face here.

“This is our chance to secure proper representation. Together, we can ensure Wroxall, Lowtherville and Bonchurch’s voice is heard loud and clear.”

Graham Perks, for Vectis Party, has said:

“My wife and I have lived in Ventnor for 37 years running various businesses in the town.  I love this part of the Island and promise to do my best for you at County Hall.

“The Isle of Wight is facing a crisis of democracy. We face the forced imposition of a mainland mayor and at the same time proposed reforms to local councils could see the Isle of Wight amalgamated with part of Hampshire, meaning none of the bodies meant to represent us are Island based.

“This situation is intolerable for the Island and I and the Vectis Party are here to fight it.

“The solution is simple. The Isle of Wight should become a Crown Dependency similar to Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man.

“This would allow us to run our own internal affairs which will solve the democratic deficit and also allow us freedom to set our own laws on such things as ferries, housing, roads, jobs, economic development, education and even immigration.

“We cannot trust London or Hampshire with our future, because they don’t really care about us.  It is time for a new way and time to take control of our own future.”

Rachel Lambert (Lib Dem) said:

“I’m a young Islander with a deep passion for outdoor activities, such as playing rugby, fencing, sailing, and diving.

“Sailing is particularly special place in my heart because I have the privilege of accompanying my sister, who is a wheelchair user, on various sailing expeditions.

“One of our most notable adventures was crossing the Atlantic together in 2020! You may have seen the BBC documentary of our experience. This journey not only strengthened our bond but also highlighted the importance of inclusivity and what is possible with organisation and teamwork.

“As I look to the future, I want to use the skills and resilience I’ve gained to make a positive impact in our communities.

“As a young Islander, I hope to bring a fresh point of view as an Isle of Wight councillor, from improving schools and education through to ensuring there are decent jobs and affordable housing for all.

“That is why I said yes when asked to stand for the Liberal Democrats in this by-election. The Lib Dems stand for the things that matter to me and, I believe, to most Islanders—fairness, commonsense, treating people with respect, and working together as a community to solve problems.”

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No Graham, what’s intolerable is that both you and the Vectis party have no qualms in allying yourselves to a convicted paedophile as your agent. That’s a very low bar you have. Isn’t he only just out of prison? And why has the internet been seemingly scrubbed of references to him and the offences? Does he have data protection rights but free access to any constituents as an agent? Or can we expect that they have data protection rights too?

Either stand down, or change your agent.

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Independent is for the area, not for all the
other unnesseccary nonsense.
Good luck Mark

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