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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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policecordonParents in the West Wight and across the Island have expressed their worry that the description of a man wanted for a sex attack on an 11-year-old girl last week matches the description of a man wanted for a second incident on Tuesday and another sexual assault back in March, prompting fears that a serial sex attacker is on the loose.

Police yesterday (Friday) confirmed they are looking at previous cases to determine whether or not last Saturday’s attack matches any other incidents in the county, however have failed to comment on reports of a man approaching a girl on Tuesday afternoon. It is reported the mother of the child involved in Tuesday’s scare was asked to ‘keep quiet’.

policehelicopterAn aerial search was launched 7 days ago after an innocent 11-year-old girl was sexually assaulted at Fort Victoria, prompting an appeal to be launched by Hampshire Constabulary to locate a man described as white, aged in his 50s, around 6ft tall with ‘uncut’ grey hair and of average build.

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Following Tuesday’s alleged incident, the description given to Island Echo of the suspect who approached a young girl in the Halletts Shute area is a white man, aged in his 50s with curly grey hair. Shockingly, the description is very similar to Saturday’s attacker prompting fears the suspect is attempting to strike again.

christthekingcollegefootpath2Looking at similar reports of sexual assaults on the Island, the description of a man aged in his late 40s to mid 50s, around 6ft tall with brown/grey curly hair and of average build was given after a 13-year-old girl was attacked in Carisbrooke as she walked home from school back in March. The attack earlier this year came just days after a man, described as white, aged 40-60 with grey hair flashed at two girls at Puckpool Park in Ryde.

Mums and dads living in the West Wight have told Island Echo they are keeping their children inside where possible and have informed the local school of their concerns. It comes as Detective Inspector Floyd Higginson of Hampshire Constabulary said yesterday:

“We reiterate our personal safety advice is to ensure that parents are aware of where their children are and avoid letting them walk or play alone in secluded areas. We ask that you report any suspicious activity or people to us.”

Police are searching through CCTV footage from a farm in Yarmouth in an attempt to identify Tuesday’s suspect, who is said to have called over the girl before making a threat. She was unharmed.

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