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    GOING ELECTRIC SHOW TO SHOWCASE LATEST EVS AND GREEN TECH IN NEWPORT
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    GOING ELECTRIC SHOW TO SHOWCASE LATEST EVS AND GREEN TECH IN NEWPORT

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    8th July 2025
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    MY FAIR LADY TAKES TO THE APOLLO STAGE LATER THIS WEEK
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    MY FAIR LADY TAKES TO THE APOLLO STAGE LATER THIS WEEK

    James Rann - Digital News ReporterbyJames Rann - Digital News Reporter
    8th July 2025
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    RENEWABLE ENERGY PARK NEAR WOOTTON LOOK SET TO BE CONDITIONALLY APPROVED
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    RENEWABLE ENERGY PARK NEAR WOOTTON LOOK SET TO BE CONDITIONALLY APPROVED

    Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterbyRufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter
    8th July 2025
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    RED FUNNEL ANNOUNCE £3MILLION REFURBISHMENT OF RED EAGLE
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    RED FUNNEL SAILINGS CANCELLED DUE TO PASSENGER GANGWAY REPAIRS

    James Rann - Digital News ReporterbyJames Rann - Digital News Reporter
    8th July 2025
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    EAST COWES MAN WHO TOOK HIS OWN LIFE HAD TRAGIC FATAL CRASH PAST
    EXCLUSIVE

    FRESH SCRUTINY OF CORONER’S OFFICE AS 6 OUT OF 7 NEW RECRUITS QUIT

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    8th July 2025
    6
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    POLICE FOUND £33,000 OF CANNABIS PLANTS IN LOFT AND SUMMER HOUSE OF ISLAND COUPLE

    Court ReporterbyCourt Reporter
    7th July 2025
    4
    UNION SAYS IT’S TIME FOR BEMBRIDGE HARBOUR OWNER TO ‘SHOW US THE BOOKS’
    Latest News

    FUTURE POPULATION GROWTH ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT RELIANT ON OVERNERS

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    7th July 2025
    5
    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
    3

    Business News

    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
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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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    CAFÉ 62 BRINGS INCLUSIVE NEW SPACE TO THE HEART OF NEWPORT
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    CAFÉ 62 BRINGS INCLUSIVE NEW SPACE TO THE HEART OF NEWPORT

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    2nd July 2025
    1
    COUNTDOWN TO EXPO IS ON! ISLE OF WIGHT’S BIGGEST BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENT RETURNS
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    COUNTDOWN TO EXPO IS ON! ISLE OF WIGHT’S BIGGEST BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENT RETURNS

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    2nd July 2025
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    STRINGS ANNOUNCE EXCITING PARTNERSHIP WITH BBC INTRODUCING
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    STRINGS ANNOUNCE EXCITING PARTNERSHIP WITH BBC INTRODUCING

    James Rann - Digital News ReporterbyJames Rann - Digital News Reporter
    1st July 2025
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    GODSHILL ORCHARD LAUNCHES NEW HONEY BEE EXPERIENCES
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    GODSHILL ORCHARD LAUNCHES NEW HONEY BEE EXPERIENCES

    Warren Whitmore - Community and Sports ReporterbyWarren Whitmore - Community and Sports Reporter
    1st July 2025
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    ISLE OF WIGHT BUTCHERS AND CHEF JOIN FORCES FOR WIMBLEDON FEAST
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    ISLE OF WIGHT BUTCHERS AND CHEF JOIN FORCES FOR WIMBLEDON FEAST

    James Rann - Digital News ReporterbyJames Rann - Digital News Reporter
    30th June 2025
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    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
    3
    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
    Courtroundupfeatured
    Courts

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

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    2nd July 2025
    8
    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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    Courts

    ‘OBSESSED’ SANDOWN MAN CALLED EX-PARTNER 89-TIMES HEARS COURT

    Court ReporterbyCourt Reporter
    2nd 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
    3
    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
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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
    9
    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
    5
    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
    2

    Planning

    LOCAL VETS SURGERY WILL BE MOVING INTO FORMER RED CROSS HQ
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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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    ISLE OF WIGHT PLANNING APPLICATIONS: 12TH OCTOBER 2018
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    ISLE OF WIGHT PLANNING APPLICATIONS: 4TH JULY 2025

    James Rann - Digital News ReporterbyJames Rann - Digital News Reporter
    4th July 2025
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    PLANS LODGED TO CREATE 2 NEW FLATS IN HISTORIC RYDE BUILDING
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    PLANS LODGED TO CREATE 2 NEW FLATS IN HISTORIC RYDE BUILDING

    Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterbyRufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter
    3rd 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
    1
    FORMER CARE HOME IN VENTNOR COULD BE TURNED INTO 21-BED HMO
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    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

    Readersgalleryfeatured30thapril
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    READERS’ GALLERY: SUNDAY 28TH APRIL 2023

    James Rann - Digital News ReporterbyJames Rann - Digital News Reporter
    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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    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

    Latest News

    ISLE OF WIGHT LOTTERY RESULTS: 4TH JULY 2025

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    4th July 2025
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    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
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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: 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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    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

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

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

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

    STEP BACK IN TIME FOR 1940S CHARITY VARIETY SHOW AT SHANKLIN’S OCEAN VIEW HOTEL

    STEP BACK IN TIME FOR 1940S CHARITY VARIETY SHOW AT SHANKLIN’S OCEAN VIEW HOTEL

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    VECTIS HISTORIC VEHICLE CLUB TO HOST CHARITY CAR SHOW AT COUNTY SHOWGROUND

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    GOING ELECTRIC SHOW TO SHOWCASE LATEST EVS AND GREEN TECH IN NEWPORT
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    GOING ELECTRIC SHOW TO SHOWCASE LATEST EVS AND GREEN TECH IN NEWPORT

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    8th July 2025
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    MY FAIR LADY TAKES TO THE APOLLO STAGE LATER THIS WEEK
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    MY FAIR LADY TAKES TO THE APOLLO STAGE LATER THIS WEEK

    James Rann - Digital News ReporterbyJames Rann - Digital News Reporter
    8th July 2025
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    RENEWABLE ENERGY PARK NEAR WOOTTON LOOK SET TO BE CONDITIONALLY APPROVED
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    RENEWABLE ENERGY PARK NEAR WOOTTON LOOK SET TO BE CONDITIONALLY APPROVED

    Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterbyRufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter
    8th July 2025
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    RED FUNNEL ANNOUNCE £3MILLION REFURBISHMENT OF RED EAGLE
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    RED FUNNEL SAILINGS CANCELLED DUE TO PASSENGER GANGWAY REPAIRS

    James Rann - Digital News ReporterbyJames Rann - Digital News Reporter
    8th July 2025
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    EAST COWES MAN WHO TOOK HIS OWN LIFE HAD TRAGIC FATAL CRASH PAST
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    FRESH SCRUTINY OF CORONER’S OFFICE AS 6 OUT OF 7 NEW RECRUITS QUIT

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    8th July 2025
    6
    Courts

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

    Court ReporterbyCourt Reporter
    7th July 2025
    4
    UNION SAYS IT’S TIME FOR BEMBRIDGE HARBOUR OWNER TO ‘SHOW US THE BOOKS’
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    FUTURE POPULATION GROWTH ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT RELIANT ON OVERNERS

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    7th July 2025
    5
    ISLE OF WIGHT INQUEST FAILED TO SOLVE MYSTERY OF LORD LUCAN’S DISAPPEARANCE
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    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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    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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    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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    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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    CAFÉ 62 BRINGS INCLUSIVE NEW SPACE TO THE HEART OF NEWPORT
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    CAFÉ 62 BRINGS INCLUSIVE NEW SPACE TO THE HEART OF NEWPORT

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    2nd July 2025
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    COUNTDOWN TO EXPO IS ON! ISLE OF WIGHT’S BIGGEST BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENT RETURNS
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    COUNTDOWN TO EXPO IS ON! ISLE OF WIGHT’S BIGGEST BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENT RETURNS

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    2nd July 2025
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    STRINGS ANNOUNCE EXCITING PARTNERSHIP WITH BBC INTRODUCING
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    STRINGS ANNOUNCE EXCITING PARTNERSHIP WITH BBC INTRODUCING

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    1st July 2025
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    GODSHILL ORCHARD LAUNCHES NEW HONEY BEE EXPERIENCES
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    GODSHILL ORCHARD LAUNCHES NEW HONEY BEE EXPERIENCES

    Warren Whitmore - Community and Sports ReporterbyWarren Whitmore - Community and Sports Reporter
    1st July 2025
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    ISLE OF WIGHT BUTCHERS AND CHEF JOIN FORCES FOR WIMBLEDON FEAST
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    ISLE OF WIGHT BUTCHERS AND CHEF JOIN FORCES FOR WIMBLEDON FEAST

    James Rann - Digital News ReporterbyJames Rann - Digital News Reporter
    30th June 2025
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    Courts

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    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
    3
    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
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    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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    Courts

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

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    2nd July 2025
    8
    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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    Courts

    ‘OBSESSED’ SANDOWN MAN CALLED EX-PARTNER 89-TIMES HEARS COURT

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    2nd July 2025
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horseroadAfter being contacted by a number of Island horse riders complaining about the slippery state of some newly resurfaced roads, the Island’s MP, Andrew Turner, last week arranged a meeting with representatives of Island Roads and the Isle of Wight Council to allow representatives of the Island’s equestrian community to air issues and seek answers. 

Regional Director of Island Roads, Phil Horton, responsible for the PFI contract, gave a technical overview and the reasoning behind what was being done in the meeting with Chief Executive of Island Roads, Scott Wardrop and the Isle of Wight Council’s Head of Planning and Regulatory Services, Bill Murphy . He explained that at 30% the Island has a comparable concentration of bridleways to road length as Wiltshire

Trish Merrifield, Chairman of the Isle of Wight Bridleways Committee, stated that there are 2,512 working horses on the Island, potentially contributing seven million pounds to the Island’s economy. She pointed out that horse riders were major road users, particularly since problems with the connectivity and insufficient number of bridleways means they are often forced to use the roads.  Many roads don’t have verges and often dangerous crossings have to be negotiated.

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She said that since some roads have been resurfaced there have been many reports of horses slipping making riding on these roads hazardous and dangerous.  Other representatives of the Island’s equestrian community present echoed her words, and it was conceded by both the Isle of Wight Council and Island Roads representatives that insufficient attention had been paid to their needs during the negotiation of the PFI contract.

Following Mrs Merrifield’s words, equine vet Ben Chilvers explained that there is no industry test which tests the impact of horses and metal shoes upon newly laid asphalt. He went on to show a video explaining how a horse moves, to demonstrate through their natural movement an element of slippage is required. He was followed by Farrier, Andrew Casserly who showed the difference between road nails and pins and the way in which they should be used.

Island Road’s Pavement Engineer, Jonathan Core, went on to explain the three surfacing options, asphalt concrete, hot rolled asphalt and thin surfacing. He explained the technical reasons behind their choice of materials for the resurfacing and explained that, there was really no quick fix for the problem although a number of possible options will be explored.

Mr Turner said:

“I am grateful to Mr Wardrop, for agreeing to this meeting and arranging for representatives of Island Roads as well as an equine vet and a leading farrier to attend to hear concerned members of the Island’s equine community voice their concerns and try and get some answers.  I was happy to support them in that”.

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Bill Murphy agreed on behalf of the Council to look at the bridleway issues and stated that there could potentially be some funds through section 106 agreements to enable this to be addressed, although this wasn’t something that could be done immediately.

After the meeting Mrs Merrifield said:

“At last Island equestrians have been listened to and, although the meeting did not produce an instant remedy for our slippery road surface issue, some very positive and constructive suggestions have been put forward to be actioned.”

Scott Wardrop, CEO of Island Roads said:

“We held a forum today at the request of Mr Andrew Turner MP and with the Isle of Wight Council to listen and understand the concerns of the equestrian population on the Island with respect to concerns over certain types on new road surfaces.

“We heard from Ben Chilvers, a leading equestrian veterinary Director, who explained the physical movement of horses and the slip action on hard surfaces. We also heard from Andrew Casserly, a renowned expert Farrier, who highlighted the different types of shoes and in particular the benefits of road pins. There was Jonathon Core, an expert road pavement consultant, who discussed the relative characteristics of the three principal types of asphalt surface courses – this highlighted that all design and testing is very much geared to skid resistance of wheeled vehicles, which was also confirmed by the veterinary expert. We heard from George Batten, previous Chairman of ADEPT, and Stephen Child, co-author of guidance to Local Authorities, who advised that certain Authorities use certain surface courses and others specific alternatives, some apply a grit and some do not; but there was no definitive solution for horses during the period just after laying of asphalt – some put out warning signs and some do not. Mr Batten advised that Devon County Council have a very low number of bridle paths and have brought in a route by route based strategy to deal with equine risks on an area / road with close engagement with the local equine community. While this has not come up with a new solution, the closer working and understanding has helped reduce risks. Mr Bill Murphy, of the Isle of Wight Council, thought this was a good step forward and said he would look to develop such a strategy for the Isle of Wight using this good practice.

“In summary, there did not seem to be a clear solution or alternative for horse traffic on the highway between the many Bridleways, although it was recognised that there was an outstanding need to improve the linking of the many bridleways on the Island. We have agreed, together with the Isle of Wight Council and the Isle of Wight Bridleways Group, that we will continue to talk, consider and review in line with the good practice from Devon, to see if there are things that can be tried to alleviate the problems horse riders are facing.”

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