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Newport car parks.

Here's all the details of Newport free parking trial for shoppers
Newport shoppers will be able to park free for an hour.

WEATHER

Picture by Martyn Poskitt of the Isle of Wight Camera Club.

WEATHER Amazing scenes as lightning illuminates the Island VIDEO and PHOTOS

#YOURMONEYMATTERS

The team behind the Isle of Wight's first Community Pantry, in East Cowes.

#YOURMONEYMATTERS Growing Community Pantry helps 'families in tears because of how tough life is'

Luxury '$60m' superyacht with grand piano and jacuzzi arrives off East Cowes VIDEO

Luxury '$60m' superyacht with grand piano and jacuzzi arrives off East Cowes VIDEO

The Pavilion, Esplanade, Ventnor, by permission of the owner.

Luxury seafront home set to become one of Island's most eye-catching properties

CRIME

A police officer trying to help Luke Henderson who spat at him during the pandemic, described his actions as

CRIME Police told being spat at 'part of the job' by magistrate

Any Questions presenter Chris Mason.

BBC's Any Questions? heading to West Wight this June

The Isle of Wight Council has elected a new chair and vice-chair.

New council chair stepping in to atmosphere of 'threats and abuse'

Your Money Matters

#YourMoneyMatters Your County Press shining spotlight on groups helping Islanders beat the squeeze

'Poverty was weaponised against us and I don’t want to ever see that again'

#yourmoneymatters 'Poverty was weaponised against us and I don’t want to ever see that again'

A still of the moment Shanklin and Godshill player Seb Egerton-Read was run out controversially and inset, Seb in action last season.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW VIDEO capturing Shanklin cricketer's controversial run out goes viral

Barry Calvert scoring Brading Town's opening goal from a rebound against ten-man Shanklin after stand-in keeper Aaron Burford saved a free kick brilliantly. Photos: Paul Blackley

CUP FINAL SPECIAL GALLERY Isle of Wight Memorial Cup winners Brading in action against Shanklin

One of the new dome habitats at the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary.

"The inhabitants can feel safe and comfortable for the rest of their lives"

Some of the spectacular costumes on show at the Island Riding Centre.

Stampede of unicorns at Shademakers rehearsal ahead of Queen's Jubilee Pageant

Bob White (top inset) will recreate Dave Howlett's (bottom inset) 1972 journey from Guernsey to the Isle of Wight.

Guernsey to Isle of Wight trip will stamp 1972 rowing challenge in history

Rosty, 15, whose family is staying with Cllr Chris Jarman and his wife Barbara, said the laptop had enabled him to stay connected with his school in Ukraine.

How to help Ukrainian children like Rosty by donating a laptop

Beatles for young Islanders at choir gig with Ward Thomas and Tyson Fury soprano

Beatles for young Islanders at choir gig with Ward Thomas and Tyson Fury soprano

Look what's planned for Ryde's iconic seafront tower

Look what's planned for Ryde's iconic seafront tower

The former Island Line train set to get a new lease of life. Pictures by BCM.

All aboard as former Island Line train gets new role

UK TODAY

Who are the Gloucestershire EuroMillions winners? What we know so far

What is today’s Wordle? May 19 hints

Kew Gardens and Sproutl team up to launch new Palm House Collection- buy now

How to make eating out cheaper amid the cost of living crisis

Love Island announces new fashion provider in major change against fast fashion

EasyJet ticket sales hoped to be back to pre-pandemic levels by end of year

News

It only takes a few minutes to complete the StoneCrabs survey to be in with a chance to win!

Prizes up for grabs for young Islanders who share thoughts on local theatre

Ventnor Botanic Garden hosts weekend dedicated to wellbeing. Picture courtesy of Ventnor Botanic Garden.

'Escape the everyday stresses' with Ventnor Botanic Garden’s Wellbeing Weekend

Popular Aldi garden water feature is back in stock TODAY- How to buy

(Background) The Queen. (PA) (Circle) HM Queen Elizabeth II Limited Edition Top Trumps Card Game (Winning Moves/ Top Trumps)

Enjoy a royal game of Platinum Jubilee Top Trumps over the Bank Holiday weekend

Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday May 19 (PA/Canva)

Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday May 19

7 BBQs and pizza ovens ideal for Platinum Jubilee celebrations in your garden (Aldi/Canva)

7 BBQs and pizza ovens ideal for Platinum Jubilee celebrations in your garden

Eating out is getting more expensive every week. Is it possible to do it for less?

How to make eating out cheaper amid the cost of living crisis

The stronger version of the classic Brewdog Punk IPA beer will be available in 330ml bottles (BrewDog)

BrewDog to release stronger Punk IPA beer to celebrate its 15th anniversary

Yellow weather warning for thunderstorms for the Island

Yellow weather warning for thunderstorms for the Island

David Taylor was caught with a knuckleduster as an ornament at home — and arrested, under new offensive weapons law.

STUNG BY NEW WEAPON LAW Police find dust-covered knuckleduster ornament and arrest Newport man

Ross is announced to headline the event, with others like George Ezra to also perform on the day (PA)

Diana Ross announced to headline Queen’s Platinum Jubilee concert

Carisbrooke College students hand their cheque to MAD-Aid's Victoria Dunford and (inset) Medina College students were yellow and blue for Ukraine, on mufti day.

Students "really proud" to raise cash and collect donations for Ukraine's refugees

Cllr Lora Peacey-Wilcox, the leader of the Isle of Wight Council and Alliance Administration.

From homeless hubs to millions in government cash: council leader outlines first year achievements

Photo courtesy of Wight In Bloom.

The Island’s favourite gardening celebration ‘Wight In Bloom’ is back for 2022

Clockwise, from left: Karen Sharp, Sara Dowling, Nigel Price and Leane Carroll.

Jazz Weekend returning to Newport after two-year break

Ann Arnold (in pink jacket) beside the Blyskawica in Gdynia, Poland.

LETTER Cowes woman sees the ship that saved Cowes in its own country

Milltown by Young Carers and Studio Wren. Pictures courtesy of Independent Arts.

New Island art exhibition explores the history of Newport Mills

Sam Alabaster (inset) and the Morrisons and IW Fire and Rescue Service teams who played football to raise cash for his family. Picture by Josh Thomas of Capture the Second Photography.

Colleagues and friends take to pitch to help Sam's family

Sport

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

A still of the moment Shanklin and Godshill player Seb Egerton-Read was run out controversially and inset, Seb in action last season.

VIDEO capturing Shanklin cricketer's controversial run out goes viral
An Isle of Wight cricketer's controversial run out while for Shanklin and Godshill at Portsmouth and Southsea on Saturday has gone viral on social media.

CUP FINAL SPECIAL

Barry Calvert scoring Brading Town's opening goal from a rebound against ten-man Shanklin after stand-in keeper Aaron Burford saved a free kick brilliantly. Photos: Paul Blackley

CUP FINAL SPECIAL GALLERY Isle of Wight Memorial Cup winners Brading in action against Shanklin

ISLAND CUP SPECIAL

Brading Town celebrate winning this year's Isle of Wight Memorial Cup against Island League champions Shanklin — the first time they have won it in 35 years.

ISLAND CUP SPECIAL Brading ruthless in beating ten-man Shanklin for first Memorial Cup in 35 years

Sam Alabaster (inset) and the Morrisons and IW Fire and Rescue Service teams who played football to raise cash for his family. Picture by Josh Thomas of Capture the Second Photography.

Colleagues and friends take to pitch to help Sam's family

CUP FINAL PREVIEW

Brading Town (in red) in action against Shanklin striker Kyle Drew on Saturday. Photo: Mathew Wells

CUP FINAL PREVIEW Big crowd expected as Seasiders face Romans in Isle of Wight Memorial Cup final

Red Jet will run a late-night service for those heading to St Mary's Stadium tonight (Tuesday).

Late-night ferry service for Premier League Southampton vs Liverpool clash

SUCCESS FOR SEASIDERS

Shanklin players go to celebrate with fans after winning the Island League Division 1 title at Brading Town. Photos: Mathew Wells

SUCCESS FOR SEASIDERS Shanklin snatch title from W&B's grasp with big final day win

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National Sport

Stephanie Frappart is one of three women listed to referee matches at the men's World Cup in Qatar later this year

Female referees to officiate at men’s World Cup finals for first time

Billy Sharp was attacked at the City Ground

Man jailed for headbutting Sheffield United captain during play-off semi-final

Erik ten Hag is preparing to start as Manchester United manager

Erik ten Hag to attend Palace game as he arrives in England to begin Man Utd job

Ben Stokes will star in an Amazon Prime Video documentary to be released later in 2022

Ben Stokes to be subject of Amazon documentary created by Sam Mendes

England have been hit by a raft of injuries to their seam bowlers

Jofra Archer setback adds to England’s fast bowling injury crisis

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Entertainment

It only takes a few minutes to complete the StoneCrabs survey to be in with a chance to win!

Prizes up for grabs for young Islanders who share thoughts on local theatre

(Background) The Queen. (PA) (Circle) HM Queen Elizabeth II Limited Edition Top Trumps Card Game (Winning Moves/ Top Trumps)

Enjoy a royal game of Platinum Jubilee Top Trumps over the Bank Holiday weekend

Some of the spectacular costumes on show at the Island Riding Centre.

Stampede of unicorns at Shademakers rehearsal ahead of Queen's Jubilee Pageant

Beatles for young Islanders at choir gig with Ward Thomas and Tyson Fury soprano

Beatles for young Islanders at choir gig with Ward Thomas and Tyson Fury soprano

Clockwise, from left: Karen Sharp, Sara Dowling, Nigel Price and Leane Carroll.

Jazz Weekend returning to Newport after two-year break

Milltown by Young Carers and Studio Wren. Pictures courtesy of Independent Arts.

New Island art exhibition explores the history of Newport Mills

The drum, featuring the signatures of more than 60 leading drummers, was sold by Bonhams for the Roll Out The Barrel Trust.

Here's how much was raised by auction of sixty rock drummers' signatures

Louise Voss (left) and Medina Bookshop (right). Pictures courtesy of Medina Bookshop.

Best-selling author shares secrets of her success at Island bookshop talk

Wight Noize winner revealed for Isle of Wight Festival main stage.

'Dream come true' as Wight Noize winner announced for Isle of Wight Festival

Wet Leg in the video for Ur Mum. Picture by Domino Records.

WATCH Wet Leg perform their 'longest loudest scream' on Jools Holland show

Valerie Rezin as the shop assistant, Janet Haire and Sian Rustell as customers in Sherbet Lemons and Bon Bons by Curtain Up.

Curtain Up rise from the ashes of a fire to stage 100th production

TELEVISION

Wet Leg. Picture by Hollie Fernando.

TELEVISION Wet Leg set for second appearance on Later with Jools Holland TODAY

Letter to the editor

Popular Aldi garden water feature is back in stock TODAY- How to buy

Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday May 19 (PA/Canva)

Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday May 19

7 BBQs and pizza ovens ideal for Platinum Jubilee celebrations in your garden (Aldi/Canva)

7 BBQs and pizza ovens ideal for Platinum Jubilee celebrations in your garden

Photo courtesy of Wight In Bloom.

The Island’s favourite gardening celebration ‘Wight In Bloom’ is back for 2022

The Ventnor Botanic Garden Friends Society awarded the Harold Hillier award to Mike Fitt.

Ventnor Botanic Garden Friends award champion who encouraged horticulture apprentices

Aldi garden water feature. Credit: Aldi

Popular Aldi garden water feature is back in time for summer - How to pre-order

Property

34 Orchard Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, is on the market with Hose Rhodes Dickson.

Property Shanklin four-bedroom family home with garage and parking is yours for £485,000

Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Sunday May 15 (PA/Canva)

Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Sunday May 15

A bee pollinating a flower. Credit: Canva

Top ten bee-friendly flowers and plants to have in your garden

Lay-Z-Spa hot tubs slashed in price in time for summer at B&Q, The Range and Wowcher (Canva)

Lay-Z-Spa hot tubs slashed in price in time for summer at B&Q, The Range and Wowcher

Japanese knotweed hotspots on the Isle of Wight.

Japanese knotweed hotspots 2022 reveals Island has more than 1,000 reports

Property

Victoria Cottage, Norton Green, Freshwater, Isle of Wight, is on the market with BCM. Photo: Steve Thearle.

Property Stylish four-bedroom former post office in Norton Green with annexe PHOTOS

National News

Technology stock

Twitter users told to be wary of scam messages about verified accounts

EuroMillions winners

EuroMillions lottery win: Experts suggest ways to handle a massive windfall

Great-grandmother helps world’s poorest children with 84-mile tricycle challenge

Nottingham Forest v Sheffield United – Sky Bet Championship – Play Off – Semi Final – Second Leg – City Ground

Man jailed for headbutting Sheffield United captain during play-off semi final

Bobbi-Anne McLeod death

Musician was obsessed with serial killers before murdering teenager, court hears

Silver casket Mary, Queen of Scots was thought to own acquired for nation

The British Residency in Hyderabad, India

At-risk historic Commonwealth buildings protected by new conservation project

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