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    MARK JEFFERIES TAKES VICTORY AS AN INDEPENDENT IN SOUTH WIGHT BY-ELECTION

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    10th July 2025
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    COUNCIL CONFIRMS TALKS UNDERWAY FOR MEETING WITH RYDE SPLASH PARK CAMPAIGNERS
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    COUNCIL CONFIRMS TALKS UNDERWAY FOR MEETING WITH RYDE SPLASH PARK CAMPAIGNERS

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    10th July 2025
    2
    3-VEHICLE SHUNT CLOSES MAIN THROUGH ROAD IN RYDE
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    3-VEHICLE SHUNT CLOSES MAIN THROUGH ROAD IN RYDE

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    10th July 2025
    3
    PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS SHOPLIFTING AND COMMUNITY SAFETY IN RYDE AND EAST WIGHT
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    PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS SHOPLIFTING AND COMMUNITY SAFETY IN RYDE AND EAST WIGHT

    Warren Whitmore - Community and Sports ReporterbyWarren Whitmore - Community and Sports Reporter
    10th July 2025
    2
    Sandown Coop
    Latest News

    MAN ACCUSED OF SANDOWN SHOPLIFTING REMANDED IN CUSTODY

    Court ReporterbyCourt Reporter
    10th July 2025
    1
    Badminton

    ISLE OF WIGHT BADMINTON TEAM READY TO COMPETE FOR 6 MEDALS IN ORKNEY

    James Rann - Digital News ReporterbyJames Rann - Digital News Reporter
    10th July 2025
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    Breaking News

    ARREST MADE AFTER REPORTS OF VAN MAN EXPOSURE IN EAST COWES

    James Rann - Digital News ReporterbyJames Rann - Digital News Reporter
    10th July 2025
    2
    ISLAND PUBS UNITE TO BRING OUT THE ‘SPIRIT OF CARNIVAL’
    Local Community News

    ISLAND PUBS UNITE TO BRING OUT THE ‘SPIRIT OF CARNIVAL’

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    10th July 2025
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    Business News

    MORRISONS LAUNCHES FULLY ELECTRIC ISLE OF WIGHT HOME DELIVERY FLEET
    Business News

    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
    Business News

    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
    Business News

    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
    Business News

    MOLLY’S NEW FLOWER AND PLANT SHOP BLOOMS IN EAST COWES

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    5th July 2025
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    SOLENT GRANGE NURSING HOME CELEBRATES NATIONAL PALLIATIVE CARE AWARD WIN
    Business News

    SOLENT GRANGE NURSING HOME CELEBRATES NATIONAL PALLIATIVE CARE AWARD WIN

    James Rann - Digital News ReporterbyJames Rann - Digital News Reporter
    4th July 2025
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    Business News

    RYDE’S STAR COFFEE & ALE HOUSE MAKES FINAL OF GREAT BRITISH PUB AWARDS 2025

    James Rann - Digital News ReporterbyJames Rann - Digital News Reporter
    3rd July 2025
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    Courts

    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
    2
    Courts

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

    Court ReporterbyCourt Reporter
    7th July 2025
    4
    Courts

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

    Court ReporterbyCourt Reporter
    6th July 2025
    4
    Courts

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

    Court ReporterbyCourt Reporter
    4th July 2025
    18
    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
    8
    EAST COWES MAN WHO TOOK HIS OWN LIFE HAD TRAGIC FATAL CRASH PAST
    Courts

    EAST COWES MAN WHO TOOK HIS OWN LIFE HAD TRAGIC FATAL CRASH PAST

    Court ReporterbyCourt Reporter
    4th July 2025
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    Courtroundupfeatured
    Courts

    LATEST CASES AT THE ISLE OF WIGHT MAGISTRATES COURT (23RD JUNE – 27TH JUNE)

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    2nd July 2025
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    TRIO OF LOCAL GROUPS THE LATEST TO RECEIVE WIGHTAID SUPPORT
    Breaking News

    ARSONIST WHO BLAMED BADGERS FOR CAT’S DEATH GIVEN SUSPENDED SENTENCE

    Court ReporterbyCourt Reporter
    2nd July 2025
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    Heritage

    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
    3
    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
    6
    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
    6
    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
    5
    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
    2
    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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    Planning

    MCDONALD’S IN LAKE CONFIRMED – FAST FOOD GIANT SUBMITS PLANNING APPLICATION
    Latest News

    HAPPY MEAL! ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL GIVE LAKE MCDONALD’S PLANS THE GREEN LIGHT

    Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterbyRufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter
    9th July 2025
    6
    COASTAL STRATEGY CONSULTATION TO HOLD DROP-IN ROADSHOWS
    Latest News

    BRAND NEW BEACH HUTS TO BE INSTALLED ON TOTLAND SEAFRONT

    Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterbyRufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter
    9th July 2025
    2
    LOCAL VETS SURGERY WILL BE MOVING INTO FORMER RED CROSS HQ
    Latest News

    LOCAL VETS SURGERY WILL BE MOVING INTO FORMER RED CROSS HQ

    Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterbyRufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter
    6th July 2025
    2
    Kingshouse
    Latest News

    PLANS TO CONVERT FORMER KING’S HOUSE BAR SPARK TOWN CENTRE ROW

    Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterbyRufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter
    6th July 2025
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    FORMER RYDE BANK COULD BECOME BLOCK OF 5 TOWN CENTRE FLATS
    Latest News

    FORMER RYDE BANK COULD BECOME BLOCK OF 5 TOWN CENTRE FLATS

    Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterbyRufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter
    5th July 2025
    1
    HISTORIC NEWPORT OFFICES COULD BECOME HOUSES UNDER NEW PLANS
    Latest News

    HISTORIC NEWPORT OFFICES COULD BECOME HOUSES UNDER NEW PLANS

    Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterbyRufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter
    4th July 2025
    1
    PART OF CLOSED SANDOWN HOTEL COULD BECOME 4 FLATS UNDER NEW PLANS
    Latest News

    SANDOWN HOTEL WILL SOON HOUSE 4 FLATS AS GREEN LIGHT GIVEN

    Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterbyRufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter
    4th July 2025
    6
    MCDONALD’S IN LAKE CONFIRMED – FAST FOOD GIANT SUBMITS PLANNING APPLICATION
    Latest News

    COUNCIL AREN’T LOVIN’ IT – PLANNERS OBJECT TO MCDONALD’S PLANS DUE SCHOOL PROXIMITY

    Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterbyRufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter
    4th July 2025
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    Property

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

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

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    6th July 2025
    1
    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
    Latest News

    PARTS OF SANDOWN’S DERELICT OCEAN HOTEL SITE GO UP FOR AUCTION

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    3rd July 2025
    5
    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
    Latest News

    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
    Latest News

    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
    Latest News

    HISTORIC NORRIS CASTLE ESTATE UP FOR £4.5MILLION AMID ONGOING RESTORATION WOES

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    17th June 2025
    2
    MAJOR £18MILLION PROPERTY PORTFOLIO UP FOR GRABS ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT
    Latest News

    MAJOR £18MILLION PROPERTY PORTFOLIO UP FOR GRABS ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    26th May 2025
    3

    Readers’ Gallery

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    Latest News

    READERS’ GALLERY: SUNDAY 28TH APRIL 2023

    James Rann - Digital News ReporterbyJames Rann - Digital News Reporter
    30th April 2023
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    Latest News

    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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    Latest News

    READERS’ GALLERY: SUNDAY 9TH APRIL 2023

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    9th April 2023
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    Readersgalleryfeatured26thmarch
    Latest News

    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

    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

    COULD YOU BE A £100 WINNER? ISLE OF WIGHT LOTTERY PRIZES REMAIN UNCLAIMED
    Latest News

    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
    Latest News

    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
    Latest News

    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
    Latest News

    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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    ISLE OF WIGHT LOTTERY RESULTS: 11TH JULY 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 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

    RSCPA ISLE OF WIGHT TO HOLD RABBIT AND GUINEA PIG WELFARE CLINIC

    RSCPA ISLE OF WIGHT TO HOLD RABBIT AND GUINEA PIG WELFARE CLINIC

    MY FAIR LADY TAKES TO THE APOLLO STAGE LATER THIS WEEK

    MY FAIR LADY TAKES TO THE APOLLO STAGE LATER THIS WEEK

    FESTIVAL OF HEROES RETURNS TO ISLE OF WIGHT IN 2025 WITH BIGGER FAMILY FUN LINE-UP

    ROYAL ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY SHOW SET TO CELEBRATE ISLAND LIFE THIS WEEKEND

    ARRETON GARDENS TO OPEN IN AID OF HOME-START AND SCOUTS

    ARRETON GARDENS TO OPEN IN AID OF HOME-START AND SCOUTS

    REPLICA SPITFIRE TO TAKE CENTRE STAGE AT STEAM RAILWAY’S 1940S WEEKEND

    REPLICA SPITFIRE TO TAKE CENTRE STAGE AT STEAM RAILWAY’S 1940S WEEKEND

    WHAT’S IN STORE FOR ISLE OF WIGHT THEATRE-GOERS IN JULY

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    ISLE OF WIGHT BADMINTON TEAM READY TO COMPETE FOR 6 MEDALS IN ORKNEY

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    MARK JEFFERIES TAKES VICTORY AS AN INDEPENDENT IN SOUTH WIGHT BY-ELECTION

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    10th July 2025
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    COUNCIL CONFIRMS TALKS UNDERWAY FOR MEETING WITH RYDE SPLASH PARK CAMPAIGNERS
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    COUNCIL CONFIRMS TALKS UNDERWAY FOR MEETING WITH RYDE SPLASH PARK CAMPAIGNERS

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    3-VEHICLE SHUNT CLOSES MAIN THROUGH ROAD IN RYDE
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    3-VEHICLE SHUNT CLOSES MAIN THROUGH ROAD IN RYDE

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    10th July 2025
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    PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS SHOPLIFTING AND COMMUNITY SAFETY IN RYDE AND EAST WIGHT
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    PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS SHOPLIFTING AND COMMUNITY SAFETY IN RYDE AND EAST WIGHT

    Warren Whitmore - Community and Sports ReporterbyWarren Whitmore - Community and Sports Reporter
    10th July 2025
    2
    Sandown Coop
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    MAN ACCUSED OF SANDOWN SHOPLIFTING REMANDED IN CUSTODY

    Court ReporterbyCourt Reporter
    10th July 2025
    1
    Badminton

    ISLE OF WIGHT BADMINTON TEAM READY TO COMPETE FOR 6 MEDALS IN ORKNEY

    James Rann - Digital News ReporterbyJames Rann - Digital News Reporter
    10th July 2025
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    Breaking News

    ARREST MADE AFTER REPORTS OF VAN MAN EXPOSURE IN EAST COWES

    James Rann - Digital News ReporterbyJames Rann - Digital News Reporter
    10th July 2025
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    ISLAND PUBS UNITE TO BRING OUT THE ‘SPIRIT OF CARNIVAL’
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    ISLAND PUBS UNITE TO BRING OUT THE ‘SPIRIT OF CARNIVAL’

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    10th 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
    2
    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
    2
    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
    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
    0
    SOLENT GRANGE NURSING HOME CELEBRATES NATIONAL PALLIATIVE CARE AWARD WIN
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    SOLENT GRANGE NURSING HOME CELEBRATES NATIONAL PALLIATIVE CARE AWARD WIN

    James Rann - Digital News ReporterbyJames Rann - Digital News Reporter
    4th July 2025
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    Business News

    RYDE’S STAR COFFEE & ALE HOUSE MAKES FINAL OF GREAT BRITISH PUB AWARDS 2025

    James Rann - Digital News ReporterbyJames Rann - Digital News Reporter
    3rd July 2025
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    Courts

    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
    2
    Courts

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

    Court ReporterbyCourt Reporter
    7th July 2025
    4
    Courts

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

    Court ReporterbyCourt Reporter
    6th July 2025
    4
    Courts

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

    Court ReporterbyCourt Reporter
    4th July 2025
    18
    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
    8
    EAST COWES MAN WHO TOOK HIS OWN LIFE HAD TRAGIC FATAL CRASH PAST
    Courts

    EAST COWES MAN WHO TOOK HIS OWN LIFE HAD TRAGIC FATAL CRASH PAST

    Court ReporterbyCourt Reporter
    4th July 2025
    1
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Lukely 2Three Isle of Wight Councillors are working together with key agencies to ensure that everything possible is done to address the problems that led to severe flooding of houses in Caesars Road, Wilver Road, Carisbrooke High Street and Castle Street in Newport on the night of Christmas Eve 2013.

Cllr Julie Jones-Evans (Newport Central), Cllr John Hobart (Carisbrooke) and Cllr Chris Whitehouse (Newport West) spent all day Friday (2nd October) travelling the length of Lukely Brook, the cause of much of the flooding, with representatives of The Environment Agency, Southern Water and the Isle of Wight Council.

During the walk around Newport the councillors spoke to residents such as Andrew Cocks (pictured left), whose home was flooded and as a result he lost his business.

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Cllr John Hobart explained:

“The principal cause of the flooding at Christmas 2013 was the massive amount of rain that fell in a few hours. But the problems were exacerbated by blockages at various points in the brook, causing it to burst its banks and flood homes.

“We explored the whole route of the brook along with key officers to ensure that every possible problem was identified and, where possible, addressed. We had a very constructive dialogue and made very real progress.”

Lukely 3The Councillors, assisted by expert local residents, pointed out to the agency officers places where pipes under bridges and culverts could be exacerbating problems by reducing water flow; places where banks were strewn with rubbish that could be washed into the brook and block sluices and trash screens; and areas where pond construction might help spread the water over more ground so as to avoid rapid rises in water levels in the brook. There were also areas where agricultural activity might be looked at, and better maintenance of river banks, fences, trees and other vegetation could help.

The Environment Agency have already installed three CCTV cameras on key trash screens so that water levels can be monitored remotely and the councillors were told of the plans for the rebuilding of the Westminster Grill are firmly in the business plan of the EA and daily clearing of key trash screens is in place, with emergency teams on standby should extreme rainfall again be predicted.

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Cllr Jones-Evans says:

“Christmas 2013 was a nightmare for the residents of Caesar’s Road, half of which is in my ward and the other half in Cllr Whitehouse’s. We never want them to have to live through an experience like that again.

“Even today, local residents were telling us, they are paying the price. In some cases families were flooded out of their homes. Some who worked from home have lost their businesses.

“We are determined as a team of Newport Members of the Isle of Wight Council to work together and with every relevant agency to see these problems addressed and the threats reduced.”

Lukely 4Cllr Whitehouse says there is some good news:

“As well as having a whole new replacement trash screen for the Westminster Mill section of the brook, which should reduce the chances of blockages in future, a wide-raging study has been commissioned by the Environment Agency from key experts at the consultancy firm Capita. This will seek to identify a wide range of possible measures to reduce the problems along the full length of the brook, from its source to the point where it enters the Medina River. A cost benefit analysis will then be undertaken to see where we can identify funding for such measures.”

Speaking today, the Cllr Whitehouse added: “We cannot stop the rainfall, but we can press every agency involved to do all that they can to avoid problems and to mitigate them where they cannot be avoided. We hope to have further site visits as progress is made. Once we see the report from Capita we’ll be working with the Island MP, Andrew Turner, who shares our concerns, to use every possible influence on Government to secure funding for key works.”

Cllr Hobart added:

“As the rainy season approaches it’s timely to remind riparian owners along the Lukely Brook that they do have responsibility to keep their stretch of the river clear of any debris.  They may find it useful to refer to the pamphlet that was delivered, from the Newport Rivers Group, in the spring containing useful telephone numbers and information.  As much as we look to the Environment Agency for their support it is wise for us all to be pro-active to prevent flooding issues”.

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