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Countryfile shines a light on Isle of Wight's underwater world
Viewers of BBC Countryfile will have seen the episode Wonders of the Isle of Wight on June 7. The episode showcased an array of local conservation work across the Island, including the National Trust and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust
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Inside the Holistic Emporium - the alternative stop on Sandown High Street
The Holistic Emporium, a wellbeing shop in Sandown on the Isle of Wight, has been an fixture of the High Street for a decade - we went inside to find out more. The business, owned by Carrie and David King, was established in 2013 shortly after
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Drink driver caught just over the limit after colleague's leaving do
A DRINK driver caught on the Isle of Wight while narrowly over the limit after attending a work colleague’s leaving do has been banned from the road. Steven Hope, of Whitecross Gardens, Hilsea, appeared before Isle of Wight magistrates on Tuesday
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Arcade child predator and paedophile police officer among those sentenced in July
An arcade sex predator, a paedophile police officer and a violent domestic abuser were among the most serious Isle of Wight court cases heard in July 2026. Throughout the month, the courts dealt with offenders who targeted children, threatened
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New Isle of Wight horse sanctuary will give horses a second chance of happiness
When most people picture horses in the UK, they imagine healthy animals grazing in lush green fields, competing at prestigious events, or enjoying peaceful hacks through the countryside. Sadly, this image hides a much harsher reality. Every
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Latest road closures set to impact the Isle of Wight
Drivers on the Isle of Wight should prepare for multiple road closures as essential works are set to start. Bellevue Road in Ventnor will be closed for two weeks starting Monday, August 10, until Friday, August 21, 2026, or until the works are
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Unsolved murder of Island woman who led mysterious double life
PENEPOLE Mogano believed in appearances, in and out of her home. Neighbours noted how well she dressed, with never a hair out of place. Her well-furnished home was kept in immaculate order, and a dress in which she had planned to meet friends late
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£1.6 million beach bungalow with stunning sea views for sale in Bembridge
AN ISLE of Wight beach bungalow with over an acre of land is up for sale in Bembridge. The property, Magnolia Cottage, off Ducie Avenue, is on the market through agents Spence Willard with a guide price of £1.6 million. The cottage was built
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Ventnor Carnival set to clash with rare solar eclipse on the Island
Ventnor Carnival on the Isle of Wight is set to go ahead at its scheduled time on Wednesday (August 12), despite the parade coinciding with the solar eclipse visible from the UK. A spokesperson for the event confirmed there are no plans to move
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Cowes RNLI's first all-female crew spring into action
An emergency call recently turned a routine training exercise into a mission. Cowes RNLI’s first all-female crew launched during its annual Ladies Launch on Wednesday, August 5. The crew were diverted to assist a sailor who had been injured
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Aerial display wows Cowes Week with majestic performance PHOTOS
Cowes Week crowds were treated to a spectacular aerial display on Thursday (August 6) as two planes took to the skies on the Isle of Wight. A Pitts Special and Firebird plane put on a show for the regatta in the evening, completing daring twists
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Cowes Week finishes with a bang as fireworks return after seven years PHOTOS
Thousands lined the coast, watched from viewpoints and even travelled out onto the water to watch the return of the Cowes Week fireworks on the Isle of Wight last night (Friday, August 7). Lighting up the skies for the first time in seven years
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Heat health alert in force on the Island as fifth heatwave of the summer looms
A heat health alert has come into force on the Isle of Wight today (Saturday, August 8) as the fifth heatwave of the year approaches the UK. The yellow heat health alert issued in the South East, including the Island, became active at 9am on Saturday
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World's longest running play coming to Southampton for 75th anniversary
The world's longest running play and theatre's most famous mystery will return to Mayflower Theatre in 2027 as it celebrates its 75th anniversary. Agatha Christie's iconic thriller The Mousetrap will be on stage in Southampton from April 19 to
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Disney Dream becomes first Disney ship to homeport in Southampton
A popular cruise ship has becomes the first Disney ship to be homeported in Southampton. The move will see thousands of passengers begin their holidays from Southampton as the 339-metre ship operates a series of European trips from the port.
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Summer traffic and travel disruption for Saturday, August 8
1:51pm Wightlink FastCat The 1.45pm and 2.45pm Wightlink crossings from Portsmouth Harbour and the 2.15pm and 3.15pm
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Homeless man stole two crates of beer 'because he had no money'
A HOMELESS Isle of Wight man who stole two crates of beer because he didn’t have any money and was self-medicating with alcohol has been sentenced. Valentin Damyanov, of no fixed abode, formerly of Fort Street, Sandown, appeared before Isle of
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The Island has a lot of homes for sale - but is anyone buying them? - Column
The national headlines this summer have a common theme: too many homes for sale, not enough buyers to shift them. Rightmove and Zoopla both report stock at its highest level in over a decade, with asking prices being trimmed as sellers compete
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Teenagers lead Ventnor to dominant cricket victory
Teenagers lead Ventnor Cricket Club's second team to a dominant victory. Ventnor CC's second team moved up to fourth place in Division 2B of the Hampshire League after securing a comprehensive nine-wicket win at struggling Steep CC. On Saturday
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Island caravan park lodges licensing application
An Isle of Wight caravan park has lodged a licensing application. Nationwide Lodges Ltd has submitted an application for premises at Adgestone Caravan and Camping Site in Sandown. If approved, it would allow for plays from 8am to 11pm, films
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Gü dessert among 'Do not eat' warnings as recalls issued at supermarkets
A number of food safety alerts have triggered multiple product recalls across major UK supermarkets, including Tesco, Waitrose and Home Bargains. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued "do not eat" warnings for potentially unsafe items due
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Three-year ban for 'lucky' woman who escaped injury in second drink-drive crash
An Isle of Wight woman was described as “lucky” to escape injury after her second drink-drive crash in two years. She has now been banned from driving for three years. Ella Furnell, 24, of Colenutts Road in Ryde, appeared before the IW Magistrates
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Lots of shoplifters in latest Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court roundup
Here is a round-up of some of the cases heard at the Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court, for the week commencing July 27, 2026. Lee Hayward, 49, of High Street, Ryde. Failure to provide a specimen for analysis, driving without a licence or insurance
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Latest news from the Isle of Wight women's groups
The Isle of Wight's women's groups have been busy. Here are the latest submitted reports and photos. Freshwater Bay WI The July saunter and sup were three miles around Newchurch Nature Reserve, followed by a nice lunch at the Pedallers
