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    CARE HOME DOWNGRADED AFTER INSPECTORS FIND RESIDENTS ‘DID NOT ALWAYS RECEIVE SAFE CARE’
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    CARE HOME DOWNGRADED AFTER INSPECTORS FIND RESIDENTS ‘DID NOT ALWAYS RECEIVE SAFE CARE’

    Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterbyRufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter
    7th November 2026
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    PROLIFIC OFFENDER JAILED AFTER STEALING TAXI AT KNIFEPOINT AND BRAZENLY FLEEING POLICE
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    PROLIFIC OFFENDER JAILED AFTER STEALING TAXI AT KNIFEPOINT AND BRAZENLY FLEEING POLICE

    Court ReporterbyCourt Reporter
    6th November 2026
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    OVER 1,000 BOOKINGS CANCELLED AS LOW & SLO QUITS BRADING RESTAURANT
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    OVER 1,000 BOOKINGS CANCELLED AS LOW & SLO QUITS BRADING RESTAURANT

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    6th November 2026
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    RAVE ROYALTY RETURNS TO THE ISLE OF WIGHT: SLIPMATT & BRANDON BLOCK HEADLINE OLD SKOOL RAVE
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    RAVE ROYALTY RETURNS TO THE ISLE OF WIGHT: SLIPMATT & BRANDON BLOCK HEADLINE OLD SKOOL RAVE

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    6th November 2026
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    BRITAIN IS BROKEN – BUT THE TURQUOISE TSUNAMI IS COMING
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    COUNCIL BEING ‘SECRETIVE’ OVER NEW IMPROVEMENT BOARD PLANS SAYS COUNCILLOR

    Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterbyRufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter
    6th November 2026
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    ISLE OF WIGHT TAKEAWAYS JOIN FORCES TO SUPPORT RETIRED PRISON DOG CHAIRTY
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    ISLE OF WIGHT TAKEAWAYS JOIN FORCES TO SUPPORT RETIRED PRISON DOG CHAIRTY

    Mackenzie Whittaker - Digital News ReporterbyMackenzie Whittaker - Digital News Reporter
    6th November 2026
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    FROM ANIMAL RESCUE TO RUNNING 26 MILES – WILDHEART TEAM SET FOR 2027 LONDON MARATHON
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    FROM ANIMAL RESCUE TO RUNNING 26 MILES – WILDHEART TEAM SET FOR 2027 LONDON MARATHON

    James Rann - Digital News ReporterbyJames Rann - Digital News Reporter
    6th November 2026
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    16-YEARS BEHIND BARS FOR “RELENTLESS” PAEDOPHILE WHO ABUSED CHILDREN FOR YEARS
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    16-YEARS BEHIND BARS FOR “RELENTLESS” PAEDOPHILE WHO ABUSED CHILDREN FOR YEARS

    Court ReporterbyCourt Reporter
    6th November 2026
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    Heritage

    PARKHURST CONVICT RAIDED COWES STATION ON GUY FAWKES NIGHT
    Isle of Wight Heritage

    PARKHURST CONVICT RAIDED COWES STATION ON GUY FAWKES NIGHT

    Warren Whitmore - Digital News ReporterbyWarren Whitmore - Digital News Reporter
    5th November 2026
    2
    30 YEARS AGO DAMIEN NETTLES DISAPPEARED WITHOUT A TRACE
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    30 YEARS AGO DAMIEN NETTLES DISAPPEARED WITHOUT A TRACE

    Warren Whitmore - Digital News ReporterbyWarren Whitmore - Digital News Reporter
    2nd November 2026
    3
    Isle of Wight Heritage

    WHEN WAR-WEARY WINNIE THE POOH AUTHOR A. A. MILNE RECOVERED AT OSBORNE

    Warren Whitmore - Digital News ReporterbyWarren Whitmore - Digital News Reporter
    1st November 2026
    7
    THE MYSTERIOUS CASE OF SAM THE SANDOWN CLOWN
    Isle of Wight Heritage

    THE MYSTERIOUS CASE OF SAM THE SANDOWN CLOWN

    Warren Whitmore - Digital News ReporterbyWarren Whitmore - Digital News Reporter
    31st October 2026
    5
    Isle of Wight Heritage

    WAS MOLLY DOWNER THE LAST WITCH OF THE ISLE OF WIGHT?

    Warren Whitmore - Digital News ReporterbyWarren Whitmore - Digital News Reporter
    30th October 2026
    3
    THE KING, THE GREY LADY AND THE CARD PLAYER OF BILLINGHAM MANOR
    Isle of Wight Heritage

    THE KING, THE GREY LADY AND THE CARD PLAYER OF BILLINGHAM MANOR

    Warren Whitmore - Digital News ReporterbyWarren Whitmore - Digital News Reporter
    29th October 2026
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    Isle of Wight Heritage

    WHEN BLACKGANG WAS A VILLAGE NOW LOST TO THE SEA

    Warren Whitmore - Digital News ReporterbyWarren Whitmore - Digital News Reporter
    25th October 2026
    10
    PRINCESS BEATRICE AND FUTURE QUEEN OF SPAIN ESCAPE CARRIAGE DISASTER
    Isle of Wight Heritage

    ROYAL UNDERWEAR TO RETIRED HORSES – THE UNUSUAL STORY OF LOST NINGWOOD SANCTUARY

    Warren Whitmore - Digital News ReporterbyWarren Whitmore - Digital News Reporter
    23rd October 2026
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    Courts

    PROLIFIC OFFENDER JAILED AFTER STEALING TAXI AT KNIFEPOINT AND BRAZENLY FLEEING POLICE
    Breaking News

    PROLIFIC OFFENDER JAILED AFTER STEALING TAXI AT KNIFEPOINT AND BRAZENLY FLEEING POLICE

    Court ReporterbyCourt Reporter
    6th November 2026
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    16-YEARS BEHIND BARS FOR “RELENTLESS” PAEDOPHILE WHO ABUSED CHILDREN FOR YEARS
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    16-YEARS BEHIND BARS FOR “RELENTLESS” PAEDOPHILE WHO ABUSED CHILDREN FOR YEARS

    Court ReporterbyCourt Reporter
    6th November 2026
    1
    Breaking News

    CHILD RAPIST WHO KEPT VICTIM’S UNDERWEAR FOR YEARS FOUND GUILTY BY JURY

    Court ReporterbyCourt Reporter
    6th November 2026
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    LATEST CASES AT THE ISLE OF WIGHT MAGISTRATES COURT (17TH NOVEMBER – 21ST NOVEMBER)
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    LATEST CASES AT THE ISLE OF WIGHT MAGISTRATES COURT (26TH OCTOBER – 30TH OCTOBER 2026)

    Court ReporterbyCourt Reporter
    4th November 2026
    4
    WOMAN WHO DROVE 10 MILES WHILST DRUNK CAUGHT WHEN TAXI PASSENGER CALLED POLICE
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    NEWPORT MAN CARRIED OUT AGGRESSIVE CHAINSAW ATTACK ON SISTER’S BMW

    Court ReporterbyCourt Reporter
    4th November 2026
    4
    PAIR IN THEIR 80s DENY CARELESS DRIVING CHARGES FOLLOWING RYDE CRASH
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    PAIR IN THEIR 80s DENY CARELESS DRIVING CHARGES FOLLOWING RYDE CRASH

    Court ReporterbyCourt Reporter
    3rd November 2026
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    WOMAN WHO DROVE 10 MILES WHILST DRUNK CAUGHT WHEN TAXI PASSENGER CALLED POLICE
    Courts

    TRIAL DATE FOR PAIR ACCUSED OF STEALING FURNITURE FROM RENTED HOME

    Court ReporterbyCourt Reporter
    3rd November 2026
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    Courts

    NEWPORT MAN GOES ON TRIAL OVER ALLEGED RAPE AND SEXUAL ABUSE OF CHILD

    Court ReporterbyCourt Reporter
    2nd November 2026
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    Business News

    NEWPORT CHEF CROWNED REGIONAL CHEF OF THE YEAR AT PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL CURRY AWARDS
    Business News

    NEWPORT CHEF CROWNED REGIONAL CHEF OF THE YEAR AT PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL CURRY AWARDS

    Mackenzie Whittaker - Digital News ReporterbyMackenzie Whittaker - Digital News Reporter
    5th November 2026
    2
    £80,000 BOOST FOR ISLAND ECHO AS GOVERNMENT BACKS FUTURE OF LOCAL JOURNALISM
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    £80,000 BOOST FOR ISLAND ECHO AS GOVERNMENT BACKS FUTURE OF LOCAL JOURNALISM

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    5th November 2026
    4
    ROBERT THOMPSON OPENS PRIVATE DINING ROOMS FOR FESTIVE CHRISTMAS PARTIES IN RYDE
    Business News

    ROBERT THOMPSON OPENS PRIVATE DINING ROOMS FOR FESTIVE CHRISTMAS PARTIES IN RYDE

    Warren Whitmore - Digital News ReporterbyWarren Whitmore - Digital News Reporter
    4th November 2026
    6
    POUNDLAND’S FUTURE UNCLEAR WITH ISLE OF WIGHT JOB LOSSES FEARED
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    POUNDLAND’S FUTURE UNCLEAR WITH ISLE OF WIGHT JOB LOSSES FEARED

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    29th October 2026
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    ISLE OF WIGHT GREEN SCHEME SAVED BY 10 LOCAL SPONSORS INCLUDING VEOLIA
    Business News

    ISLE OF WIGHT GREEN SCHEME SAVED BY 10 LOCAL SPONSORS INCLUDING VEOLIA

    Mackenzie Whittaker - Digital News ReporterbyMackenzie Whittaker - Digital News Reporter
    28th October 2026
    3
    ISLE OF WIGHT FUNERAL DIRECTOR FIRST TO SIGN ARMED FORCES COVENANT IN PLEDGE TO VETERANS
    Business News

    ISLE OF WIGHT FUNERAL DIRECTOR FIRST TO SIGN ARMED FORCES COVENANT IN PLEDGE TO VETERANS

    Mackenzie Whittaker - Digital News ReporterbyMackenzie Whittaker - Digital News Reporter
    27th October 2026
    1
    COWES SHIPBUILDER LANDS CONTRACT TO BUILD 3 MORE CREW TRANSFER VESSELS
    Business News

    COWES SHIPBUILDER LANDS CONTRACT TO BUILD 3 MORE CREW TRANSFER VESSELS

    Mackenzie Whittaker - Digital News ReporterbyMackenzie Whittaker - Digital News Reporter
    22nd October 2026
    2
    £6MILLION BOOST FOR THORNESS HOLIDAY PARK TO BRING HIGH ROPES AND NEW RESTAURANTS
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    £6MILLION BOOST FOR THORNESS HOLIDAY PARK TO BRING HIGH ROPES AND NEW RESTAURANTS

    Mackenzie Whittaker - Digital News ReporterbyMackenzie Whittaker - Digital News Reporter
    21st October 2026
    2

    Planning

    25% FEWER NEW HOMES PLANNED BETWEEN NOW AND 2038 UNDER DRAFT PLANNING STRATEGY
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    ISLE OF WIGHT PLANNING APPLICATIONS: 6TH NOVEMBER 2026

    James Rann - Digital News ReporterbyJames Rann - Digital News Reporter
    6th November 2026
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    WAKE UP AND SMELL THE COFFEE! COWES RESIDENTS BACK CONTROVERSIAL SUSHI CAFE PLANS
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    WAKE UP AND SMELL THE COFFEE! COWES RESIDENTS BACK CONTROVERSIAL SUSHI CAFE PLANS

    Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterbyRufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter
    5th November 2026
    3
    FORMAL COMPLAINT FILED OVER 50-HOUSE GREENFIELD DEVELOPMENT IN EAST WIGHT
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    FORMAL COMPLAINT FILED OVER 50-HOUSE GREENFIELD DEVELOPMENT IN EAST WIGHT

    Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterbyRufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter
    30th October 2026
    5
    25% FEWER NEW HOMES PLANNED BETWEEN NOW AND 2038 UNDER DRAFT PLANNING STRATEGY
    Latest News

    ISLE OF WIGHT PLANNING APPLICATIONS: 30TH OCTOBER 2026

    James Rann - Digital News ReporterbyJames Rann - Digital News Reporter
    30th October 2026
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    FORMER CARPET SHOP TO BECOME PREMIER STORE WITH ALCOHOL SALES UNTIL 23:00
    Latest News

    FORMER CARPET SHOP TO BECOME PREMIER STORE WITH ALCOHOL SALES UNTIL 23:00

    Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterbyRufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter
    29th October 2026
    4
    COUNCIL GIVES GREEN LIGHT FOR 2 HOMES BEHIND BUSY RYDE SHOP
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    COUNCIL GIVES GREEN LIGHT FOR 2 HOMES BEHIND BUSY RYDE SHOP

    Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterbyRufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter
    26th October 2026
    2
    G4 SINGER UNVEILS PLANS TO TRANSFORM DERELICT COWES BUILDING INTO SUSHI CAFE
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    ‘VISUALLY INTRUSIVE AND UNATTRACTIVE’ – COUNCILLORS OBJECT TO SHIPPING CONTAINER AT COWES SUSHI CAFE

    Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterbyRufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter
    25th October 2026
    5
    120 OBJECTIONS AGAINST WEST WIGHT DEVELOPMENT LEADS TO COUNCIL REJECTION
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    120 OBJECTIONS AGAINST WEST WIGHT DEVELOPMENT LEADS TO COUNCIL REJECTION

    Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterbyRufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter
    23rd October 2026
    1

    Property

    HISTORIC COTTAGE AND ENTIRE BLOCK OF FLATS GOING UNDER THE HAMMER IN NOVEMBER
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    HISTORIC COTTAGE AND ENTIRE BLOCK OF FLATS GOING UNDER THE HAMMER IN NOVEMBER

    Mackenzie Whittaker - Digital News ReporterbyMackenzie Whittaker - Digital News Reporter
    24th October 2026
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    FORMER BAR AND NEWPORT OFFICE BUILDING AMONG 5 ISLAND PROPERTIES HEADING TO AUCTION
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    FORMER BAR AND NEWPORT OFFICE BUILDING AMONG 5 ISLAND PROPERTIES HEADING TO AUCTION

    Mackenzie Whittaker - Digital News ReporterbyMackenzie Whittaker - Digital News Reporter
    21st October 2026
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    22 RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES ACROSS THE ISLE OF WIGHT UP FOR AUCTION THIS MONTH
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    ISLE OF WIGHT PROPERTIES FETCH MORE THAN £1MILLION AT AUCTION

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    26th September 2026
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    FORMER GEORGIAN SCHOOL IN RYDE TO GO UNDER THE HAMMER
    Latest News

    £170,000 OF TAXPAYER MONEY SPENT – NOW VECTIS HALL SELLS FOR JUST £30,150

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    25th September 2026
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    22 RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES ACROSS THE ISLE OF WIGHT UP FOR AUCTION THIS MONTH
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    22 RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES ACROSS THE ISLE OF WIGHT UP FOR AUCTION THIS MONTH

    Mackenzie Whittaker - Digital News ReporterbyMackenzie Whittaker - Digital News Reporter
    10th September 2026
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    PUB, SHOP AND FORMER CARE HOME AMONG ISLAND PROPERTIES UP FOR AUCTION
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    PUB, SHOP AND FORMER CARE HOME AMONG ISLAND PROPERTIES UP FOR AUCTION

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    9th September 2026
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    £950,000 GUIDE PRICE AS EAST COWES’ ALBERT COTTAGE GOES UNDER THE HAMMER
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    £950,000 GUIDE PRICE AS EAST COWES’ ALBERT COTTAGE GOES UNDER THE HAMMER

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    22nd August 2026
    1
    PART OF FIRE-DAMAGED PARKBURY HOTEL SET FOR A NEW LEASE OF LIFE
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    PART OF FIRE-DAMAGED PARKBURY HOTEL SET FOR A NEW LEASE OF LIFE

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    29th July 2026
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    Lottery

    ISLE OF WIGHT LOTTERY RESULTS: 11TH JULY 2025
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    ISLE OF WIGHT LOTTERY RESULTS: 6TH NOVEMBER 2026

    James Rann - Digital News ReporterbyJames Rann - Digital News Reporter
    6th November 2026
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    ISLE OF WIGHT LOTTERY RESULTS: 11TH JULY 2025
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    ISLE OF WIGHT LOTTERY RESULTS: 30TH OCTOBER 2026

    James Rann - Digital News ReporterbyJames Rann - Digital News Reporter
    30th October 2026
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    ISLE OF WIGHT LOTTERY RESULTS: 11TH JULY 2025
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    ISLE OF WIGHT LOTTERY RESULTS: 23RD OCTOBER 2026

    James Rann - Digital News ReporterbyJames Rann - Digital News Reporter
    23rd October 2026
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    ISLE OF WIGHT LOTTERY RESULTS: 11TH JULY 2025
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    ISLE OF WIGHT LOTTERY RESULTS: 16TH OCTOBER 2026

    James Rann - Digital News ReporterbyJames Rann - Digital News Reporter
    16th October 2026
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    ISLE OF WIGHT LOTTERY RESULTS: 11TH JULY 2025
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    ISLE OF WIGHT LOTTERY RESULTS: 2ND OCTOBER 2026

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    2nd October 2026
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    ISLE OF WIGHT LOTTERY RESULTS: 11TH JULY 2025
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    ISLE OF WIGHT LOTTERY RESULTS: 25TH SEPTEMBER 2026

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    25th September 2026
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    ISLE OF WIGHT LOTTERY RESULTS: 11TH JULY 2025
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    ISLE OF WIGHT LOTTERY RESULTS: 18TH SEPTEMBER 2026

    James Rann - Digital News ReporterbyJames Rann - Digital News Reporter
    18th September 2026
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    ISLE OF WIGHT LOTTERY RESULTS: 11TH JULY 2025
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    ISLE OF WIGHT LOTTERY RESULTS: 11TH SEPTEMBER 2026

    James Rann - Digital News ReporterbyJames Rann - Digital News Reporter
    11th September 2026
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    RAVE ROYALTY RETURNS TO THE ISLE OF WIGHT: SLIPMATT & BRANDON BLOCK HEADLINE OLD SKOOL RAVE

    RAVE ROYALTY RETURNS TO THE ISLE OF WIGHT: SLIPMATT & BRANDON BLOCK HEADLINE OLD SKOOL RAVE

    OVER 30 STALLS AND FESTIVE PET PHOTOS AS CHRISTMAS FAIR RETURNS TO DIMBOLA

    OVER 30 STALLS AND FESTIVE PET PHOTOS AS CHRISTMAS FAIR RETURNS TO DIMBOLA

    RAVE LEGEND DJ FAT CONTROLLER TO HEADLINE NEWPORT CHARITY FUNDRAISER

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    IT’S BACK! THOUSANDS OF MINCE PIES TO BE DELIVERED FOR BRAIN TUMOUR CHARITY

    IT’S BACK! THOUSANDS OF MINCE PIES TO BE DELIVERED FOR BRAIN TUMOUR CHARITY

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    WHAT’S ON IN THE WORLD OF ISLE OF WIGHT THEATRE THIS MONTH?

    ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL OF REMEMBRANCE SET FOR BIGGEST EVENT YET AT MEDINA THEATRE

    ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL OF REMEMBRANCE SET FOR BIGGEST EVENT YET AT MEDINA THEATRE

    RIVERSIDE VACCINATION CENTRE STILL NOT LIVE BUT EXPECTED TO OPEN NEXT WEEK

    ROTARY CHARITY QUIZ NIGHT TO BRING TEAMS TOGETHER AT RIVERSIDE CENTRE

    RARE DIESEL LOCOMOTIVES TO TAKE CENTRE STAGE AT STEAM RAILWAY’S FIRST SHUNT FEST

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    CARE HOME DOWNGRADED AFTER INSPECTORS FIND RESIDENTS ‘DID NOT ALWAYS RECEIVE SAFE CARE’
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    CARE HOME DOWNGRADED AFTER INSPECTORS FIND RESIDENTS ‘DID NOT ALWAYS RECEIVE SAFE CARE’

    Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterbyRufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter
    7th November 2026
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    PROLIFIC OFFENDER JAILED AFTER STEALING TAXI AT KNIFEPOINT AND BRAZENLY FLEEING POLICE
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    PROLIFIC OFFENDER JAILED AFTER STEALING TAXI AT KNIFEPOINT AND BRAZENLY FLEEING POLICE

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    6th November 2026
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    OVER 1,000 BOOKINGS CANCELLED AS LOW & SLO QUITS BRADING RESTAURANT
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    OVER 1,000 BOOKINGS CANCELLED AS LOW & SLO QUITS BRADING RESTAURANT

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    6th November 2026
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    RAVE ROYALTY RETURNS TO THE ISLE OF WIGHT: SLIPMATT & BRANDON BLOCK HEADLINE OLD SKOOL RAVE
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    RAVE ROYALTY RETURNS TO THE ISLE OF WIGHT: SLIPMATT & BRANDON BLOCK HEADLINE OLD SKOOL RAVE

    Darren Toogood - EditorbyDarren Toogood - Editor
    6th November 2026
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    BRITAIN IS BROKEN – BUT THE TURQUOISE TSUNAMI IS COMING
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    COUNCIL BEING ‘SECRETIVE’ OVER NEW IMPROVEMENT BOARD PLANS SAYS COUNCILLOR

    Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterbyRufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter
    6th November 2026
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    ISLE OF WIGHT TAKEAWAYS JOIN FORCES TO SUPPORT RETIRED PRISON DOG CHAIRTY
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    ISLE OF WIGHT TAKEAWAYS JOIN FORCES TO SUPPORT RETIRED PRISON DOG CHAIRTY

    Mackenzie Whittaker - Digital News ReporterbyMackenzie Whittaker - Digital News Reporter
    6th November 2026
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    FROM ANIMAL RESCUE TO RUNNING 26 MILES – WILDHEART TEAM SET FOR 2027 LONDON MARATHON
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    FROM ANIMAL RESCUE TO RUNNING 26 MILES – WILDHEART TEAM SET FOR 2027 LONDON MARATHON

    James Rann - Digital News ReporterbyJames Rann - Digital News Reporter
    6th November 2026
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    16-YEARS BEHIND BARS FOR “RELENTLESS” PAEDOPHILE WHO ABUSED CHILDREN FOR YEARS
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    16-YEARS BEHIND BARS FOR “RELENTLESS” PAEDOPHILE WHO ABUSED CHILDREN FOR YEARS

    Court ReporterbyCourt Reporter
    6th November 2026
    1

    Heritage

    PARKHURST CONVICT RAIDED COWES STATION ON GUY FAWKES NIGHT
    Isle of Wight Heritage

    PARKHURST CONVICT RAIDED COWES STATION ON GUY FAWKES NIGHT

    Warren Whitmore - Digital News ReporterbyWarren Whitmore - Digital News Reporter
    5th November 2026
    2
    30 YEARS AGO DAMIEN NETTLES DISAPPEARED WITHOUT A TRACE
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    30 YEARS AGO DAMIEN NETTLES DISAPPEARED WITHOUT A TRACE

    Warren Whitmore - Digital News ReporterbyWarren Whitmore - Digital News Reporter
    2nd November 2026
    3
    Isle of Wight Heritage

    WHEN WAR-WEARY WINNIE THE POOH AUTHOR A. A. MILNE RECOVERED AT OSBORNE

    Warren Whitmore - Digital News ReporterbyWarren Whitmore - Digital News Reporter
    1st November 2026
    7
    THE MYSTERIOUS CASE OF SAM THE SANDOWN CLOWN
    Isle of Wight Heritage

    THE MYSTERIOUS CASE OF SAM THE SANDOWN CLOWN

    Warren Whitmore - Digital News ReporterbyWarren Whitmore - Digital News Reporter
    31st October 2026
    5
    Isle of Wight Heritage

    WAS MOLLY DOWNER THE LAST WITCH OF THE ISLE OF WIGHT?

    Warren Whitmore - Digital News ReporterbyWarren Whitmore - Digital News Reporter
    30th October 2026
    3
    THE KING, THE GREY LADY AND THE CARD PLAYER OF BILLINGHAM MANOR
    Isle of Wight Heritage

    THE KING, THE GREY LADY AND THE CARD PLAYER OF BILLINGHAM MANOR

    Warren Whitmore - Digital News ReporterbyWarren Whitmore - Digital News Reporter
    29th October 2026
    2
    Isle of Wight Heritage

    WHEN BLACKGANG WAS A VILLAGE NOW LOST TO THE SEA

    Warren Whitmore - Digital News ReporterbyWarren Whitmore - Digital News Reporter
    25th October 2026
    10
    PRINCESS BEATRICE AND FUTURE QUEEN OF SPAIN ESCAPE CARRIAGE DISASTER
    Isle of Wight Heritage

    ROYAL UNDERWEAR TO RETIRED HORSES – THE UNUSUAL STORY OF LOST NINGWOOD SANCTUARY

    Warren Whitmore - Digital News ReporterbyWarren Whitmore - Digital News Reporter
    23rd October 2026
    2

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    PROLIFIC OFFENDER JAILED AFTER STEALING TAXI AT KNIFEPOINT AND BRAZENLY FLEEING POLICE
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    PROLIFIC OFFENDER JAILED AFTER STEALING TAXI AT KNIFEPOINT AND BRAZENLY FLEEING POLICE

    Court ReporterbyCourt Reporter
    6th November 2026
    0
    16-YEARS BEHIND BARS FOR “RELENTLESS” PAEDOPHILE WHO ABUSED CHILDREN FOR YEARS
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    16-YEARS BEHIND BARS FOR “RELENTLESS” PAEDOPHILE WHO ABUSED CHILDREN FOR YEARS

    Court ReporterbyCourt Reporter
    6th November 2026
    1
    Breaking News

    CHILD RAPIST WHO KEPT VICTIM’S UNDERWEAR FOR YEARS FOUND GUILTY BY JURY

    Court ReporterbyCourt Reporter
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WHY DO YOU NEED SKIP HIRE WHEN DOING CONSTRUCTION WORK

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If you’re carrying out construction work, you know that it comes with challenges. There are lots of complexities and logistical nightmares. Planning comes down to time, money, and finding the right people for a good team. You need to ensure familiarity with everyone’s roles and responsibilities.

A few “right now” type jobs can immediately fix construction problems. To do it as soon as possible, you may use a skip hire service to clear your construction site. What can you do now with skip hire that you can’t do later?

This article will explore the benefits of hiring a skip for your construction project. Read on to find out why and how it can help you get the job done faster.

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Promotes Faster Construction

It provides the critical component of time efficiency, promoting faster project construction. It is vital because the construction project’s timeline needs to be adhered to prevent costly delays.

Additionally, using a skip hire also minimizes disruption to the surrounding environment. It ensures minimal overall impact. The availability of various skip sizes also provides flexibility in getting the job done. Smaller skips offer the same advantage of disposing of waste, while you can also use larger skips to move large quantities of materials.

Skips can contain tiles, rubble, metal, timber, and other materials. Having a single container enables off-site transport for disposal in a short time. It can eliminate the need for multiple trips to the local tip, making the job faster and more efficient.

Improves Tidiness and Safety

Accidents are not that rare in construction sites, but you can mitigate them. Hiring a skip ensures all of the waste is discarded and disposed of. Doing so minimizes the potential for injury or material damage. It also helps to keep the worksite organized, making it easier to find materials, tools, and equipment.

With skip hire, the site can be clean and free from obstructions. You can use it on materials such as dust and dirt that can get tracked into areas unrelated to the construction. It also helps to maintain safety standards.

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Better Efficiency

Skip hire plays an essential role in construction work as the waste will need proper management with efficient removal and transportation. It improves the quality of work as workers can better concentrate on their job if their surroundings are organized.

The skip hire company will have the experience and know-how to dispose of materials and waste. They can also instruct the construction team to be more efficient in using the equipment. It will help avoid unnecessary delays or risks when disposing of materials and rubbish.

Furthermore, there is no need to buy multiple bins and arrange separate collections, as this can all be in one go with skip hire. They can also withstand a lot of wear and tear, ensuring that they can last for the entire duration of your project.

Handling of Hazardous Waste

Skips are large containers that can be filled with hazardous waste and then safely transported. Using it can also ensure clearing a site of harmful materials quickly. Because of their features, they can provide a secure, cost-effective way to dispose of hazardous waste. It can also prevent any potential contamination of groundwater and other areas.

With skip hire, businesses and individuals can easily organize for a professional contractor to come and collect their hazardous waste materials. When looking for one, look for a skip hire near you that is also suitable for hazardous waste. The right features will ensure that any hazardous waste will be completely sealed and won’t affect anyone nearby.

Additionally, it encourages separating and reusing materials such as steel and plastics. It helps reduce resource use and reuse materials you would otherwise send to a landfill. It provides an eco-friendly solution, helps keep emissions to a minimum, helps meet local waste targets, and minimizes potential environmental damage. Aside from being nature-friendly, recycling can also save companies lots of money.

Keep Costs Down

By hiring skips, builders can save more than buying or renting a large truck or van to move waste. Skip hire can also save time, as the skip can be delivered to the site and collected as soon as it’s filled, ensuring fast clearing of any waste generated on-site.

Additionally, skip hire can be an essential part of any construction work, both large and small. It allows workers to collect items and waste quickly, giving them more time to do other tasks that may require special skills. Reducing the amount of time clearing wastes can also reduce labor costs. It also eliminates the need to transport the trash or rubble further than necessary, meaning less labor is needed.

Furthermore, compare costs from different companies when getting a skip hire. Their prices may differ depending on their features and the length of time you will be using the equipment. Visit the sites of local companies to get more info on their equipment and the services they provide.

Landscaping Projects

For large-scale landscaping projects, such as changing the elevation of a garden, skips can be used to dispose of large amounts of soil. You can also hire skips of various sizes to suit the needs of each job, allowing the landscaping team to dispose of the waste quickly and efficiently before it becomes a hazard. A good skip hire service will have an experienced team who can help find the right size skip for the job, making for a better, quicker, and safer landscaping experience.

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Promote Optimal Waste Management Using Skip Hire Services

Skip hire is a cost-effective and efficient way to manage large amounts of waste and debris when doing construction work. Skip hire companies provide safe and secure services, eliminating the need for cleaning up debris and ensuring the construction site remains clean and tidy.

Getting a skip hire is invaluable and an essential factor for any construction project. Make sure to research the different companies you can deal with. Contact a professional today to arrange a skip-hire service for your upcoming construction project!

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