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Late drama as Vics take Premier scalp in Wessex League Cup
THERE was high drama in the Wessex League Cup as East Cowes Vics took a Premier scalp after scoring a dramatic injury time leveller, then won a penalty shoot-out, with the keeper the hero. UNITED SERVICES PORTSMOUTH 1, EAST COWES VICS 1 Vics
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Ex-Police Federation head calls allegations 'deeply offensive'
A FORMER chairman of the Police Federation from the Isle of Wight has denied making any sexual comments about the widow of a police officer killed in the line of duty — but admitted he may have offered to “look after her” at an awards dinner. PC
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See why there are major traffic problems between Newport and Wootton
TRAFFIC at rush hour on some of the busiest routes on the Isle of Wight is at a standstill, which is causing misery to hundreds of motorists. The route between Newport and Whippingham, the A3054 along Fairlee Road; the A3021 from the Racecourse
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Festival showcases "huge amount of spoken and sung word talent" on Island
A FESTIVAL celebrating the spoken and sung word entertained audiences over two days on the Isle of Wight. The second Yarnival Wordfest was held at Choyd, in Yarmouth, last Friday and Saturday, September 27-28. The event, hosted by Jean G-Owen
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Island RNLI volunteer completes fundraising Solent swim
An RNLI volunteer on the Isle of Wight has successfully swum across the Solent to raise money for a community centre. Crys O'Connell, an administrator at Cowes RNLI, completed the mile-and-a-half swim from Hurst Castle to Colwell Bay on Saturday
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Recent death and funeral announcements from the County Press
The Isle of Wight County Press published 24 death notices last week. Every week, the County Press publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death
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Man sentenced for ‘impulsive and reckless’ £19 damage to light switch
An Isle of Wight man acted “impulsive and reckless” when he repeatedly punched and damaged his ex-partner’s light switch, a court has heard. Daniel Sweet, of Newport Road, Lake, attended the IW Magistrates’ Court on September 20 and pleaded guilty
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Derelict hotel being boarded up as council invokes emergency powers
A derelict seafront hotel blighted by repeated trespassing and vandalism, including arson, is being boarded up, after the IW Council invoked emergency powers. The former Ocean Hotel, Sandown will have all potential access points blocked off by
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Space above former Newport Carphone Warehouse could become flats
Space above a former town centre Carphone Warehouse store on the Isle of Wight could be converted into flats. The Isle of Wight Council has received an application for the creation of two one bedroom flats above the former shop, on Newport High
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Church to cafe and bar plan met with resistance
A bid to turn a former Isle of Wight church into a Lounges cafe bar, similar to Newport's Correo Lounge, has encountered stiff resistance from residents. Hospitality chain Loungers UK applied for a premises license to open a food and drink venue
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Hurricanes continue 100 per cent winning start to season
PROMOTED Sandown and Shanklin RFC maintained their 100 per cent winning start to the Counties 1 Hampshire season with a decisive victory over Bournemouth seconds at The Fairway Ground on Saturday. HURRICANES 45, BOURNEMOUTH II 7 The match marked
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Boy, 15, arrested following crash involving stolen vehicle
A 15-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of drugs offences and taking a vehicle without the owners' consent, following a crash on the Isle of Wight yesterday (Tuesday). Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary was called to reports of a collision
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Sudden death of woman in her 30s reason for major Lake response
The sudden death of a woman in her 30s was the cause of a major emergency service response which led to flats being evacuated in a cul-de-sac on the Isle of Wight yesterday (Monday). Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary was called to a block
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Vote for the Isle of Wight Festival at UK Festival Awards
The Isle of Wight Festival has been listed for an award. The festival has been listed in the 'Best Large Festival' category, with fans encouraged to vote on the UK Festival Awards website. The Isle of Wight Festival is up against Boomtown Festival
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East Cowes Vics to face United Services Portsmouth tonight
Tomorrow night (Tuesday October 1), East Cowes Vics travel to HMS Temeraire to take on United Services Portsmouth in the Wessex League Cup. United Services Portsmouth currently sit rock bottom of the Wessex League Premier Division, with East Cowes
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St Mary's Hospital consultant found NOT GUILTY of sexual assault claims
An NHS consultant working at the IW's St Mary’s Hospital, accused of multiple sexual assaults, has been found not guilty by a crown court jury. John Ochai, of Church Road in Wootton, attended the IW Crown Court for the conclusion and verdict of
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Why Unique FUE is the best technique for hair transplant
When it comes to hair restoration, Turkey has emerged as a top destination, renowned for its innovative approaches and highly skilled professionals. Among the most advanced techniques available today is the Unique FUE Hair Transplant, a revolutionary
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Here's why one of Island's main town centre routes set to close for roadworks TODAY
ONE OF the busiest roads on the Isle of Wight will close overnight for roadworks. Newport High Street, between its junctions with Quay Street and Coppins Bridge, will shut during utility works, between 7pm today (Tuesday, October 1) and 6.30am
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Island school hosts annual science festival
An Isle of Wight school hosted an annual science festival. The festival, hosted at Cowes Enterprise College, brought together 23 local companies that showcased to Year 7 students at the academy. The festival was dedicated to sparking interest
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Pints for under £2 as Island Wetherspoons pubs set to host 12-day beer festival
TWO Wetherspoon pubs on the Isle of Wight will be offering a selection of up to 30 real ales during a 12-day festival. S.Fowler & Co, in Union Street, Ryde, and The Man in the Moon, in St James Street, Newport, will host the festival from Wednesday
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Air ambulance charity on mission to teach 150 people life-saving CPR skills
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance is on a mission to train 150 volunteers in life-saving CPR skills. The charity has launched a campaign to teach members of the community how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use an automated
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