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Damage to the eel sculpture on Connie's Way, Newport.

Newport eel sculpture so damaged it may be beyond repair
A wooden sculpture of an eel has been damaged for the second time in six weeks and this time it might be irreparable.

Charlotte Corney and Chris Packham with poodles Sid (front) and Nancy.

TV naturalist Chris Packham backs RSPCA charity contest

Newport Morrisons. Picture: Google Maps.

COURT Ryde shoplifter threatened to 'get the boys in' to sort Morrisons security guard

The IW Law Courts.

Isle of Wight man denies assaulting mother three times and smashing window

The proposal of a boundary between two new Isle of Wight constituencies.

Proposals to split Isle of Wight into two constituencies revealed

A mother is battling with the Isle of Wight Council to get her son a suitable education.

Isle of Wight Council 'refusing' eight-year-old suitable education

A look at housing problems on the Isle of Wight.

INVESTIGATION Critical shortage of Isle of Wight homes but could Cornwall have the solution?

The Isle of Wight rental crisis.

investigation CRISIS in the Island's rental sector as properties snapped up within the hour

Charlie and David McLoughlin are the creative couple behind Sweet Charlie's in Newport.

"We’re excited" say pair behind new business Sweet Charlie's

MP Bob Seely questioned why character is not a prerequisite for major planning applications.

MP slams "appalling behaviour" of Cranmore caravan park owner and calls for change

Hot drink offer from French Franks and the County Press.

French Franks hot drinks for just £1 — with County Press voucher

Lord Stephen Redhead outside his former home at Whiteley Bank.

EXCLUSIVE Lord Redhead of Shanklin among four facing immigration law charge

Main image: The Orbital O2 turbine - an example of a device to be deployed at the Perpetuus Tidal Energy Centre and (inset) St Catherine's Lighthouse.

Have your say as delayed tidal energy projects reveals new 2025 start date

In February, Islanders were told to be patient.

Isle of Wight dental patient tells Healthwatch of "scandalous” delays

Freshwater, Newport and Ventnor were called to The Hut, which is temporarily closed. (Photo: Freshwater Fire Station)

'Everyone's OK and we'll reopen soon' says The Hut after electrical fire

A look at the data around pints in the pubs.

Islanders drank 190 pints a minute in pubs on day after Covid lockdown

Crime levels on the Isle of Wight have been revealed.

Less crime on Isle of Wight due to Covid lockdown but drug offences up 26 per cent

Asda in Newport. Picture: Google Maps.

Exclusive Woman prevented from buying alcohol in Asda because teenage daughter was with her

Adverts placed by Visit IW.

Marketing the Isle of Wight — how WightBID levy money has been spent

East Cowes diversions are worrying residents.

VIDEO York Avenue roadworks diversion 'shakes houses' and raises safety fears

A new lease of life for the former Pizza Express building in Newport has been found in the shape of a bar.

Shocking pink and Wyld times ahead if Newport bar gets go ahead

The rubbish dumped at St George's Down. Pictures by Cllr Suzie Ellis.

Asbestos dumped in Isle of Wight beauty spot

County Hall won't comment on Covid Indian variant rumours

County Hall won't comment on Covid Indian variant rumours

Who will lead the IW Council after the annual meeting on May 26.

Who are the contenders to lead Isle of Wight Council?

Five fascinating facts you didn't know about the Isle of Wight

Five fascinating facts you didn't know about the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight County Press court listings.

Results from the Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court from fines to custody

Go Fund Me appeal for Cowes fire-hit nurse who 'literally lost everything'

Go Fund Me appeal for Cowes fire-hit nurse who 'literally lost everything'

The former Island Line carriage for sale on eBay. Photo: Tombikerboykeeling.

Island Line train carriage surfaces on eBay with £32,000 asking price

Martin Wakeley.

Tributes paid to former Isle of Wight CCG manager Martin Wakeley

Much of the Isle of Wight's coastline has seen sewage pumped into the seas in recent days.

Swimmer risk as sewage pumped into Island coastline waters

Some of the competitors who took part in the 2021 Isle of Wight Music, Dance and Drama Festival. From left, Sheila Strickland, Grace Dempsey and Lottie Paine.

Virtual music and drama festival proves a big hit with Isle of Wight performers

Picture shows: Japanese knotweed hotspots in Isle of Wight (Credit: Environet UK).

2021 Isle of Wight Japanese Knotweed hotspots revealed

Going, going gone. The operation to move Lake's nine tonne Skew Bridge footbridge was completed overnight.

video VIDEO Overnight operation to move nine tonne footbridge over Island Line

Ray Fallone and his Repair Shop trophy.

TV show Repair Shop job on boxer Ray's trophy is a knock-out

Looks like a day in December, but this was Newchurch village at lunchtime today (Saturday) after it was hit by a freak hailstorm. Photos courtesy of the Isle of Wight Met Service.

Newchurch turned into winter wonderland by freak hail storm

Send us your favourite photo of your dad and you could win a prize!

Competition Enter our Father's Day photo competition and you could win a prize

Ventnor Towers has been sold.

Ventnor Towers is sold — and will remain a hotel

The Co-operative Funeralcare, Shanklin.

Family horrified as grandmother cremated before fingerprints taken for keepsake bracelet

Photo from a still of a video take by Rob Peters.

Train issues mean further delay for Island Line reopening

Geoff Scandrett at Browns Golf Course, Sandown.

Browns Golf Course leaseholders hopeful of summer return

Are disposable Covid masks the Isle of Wight's new scourge?

Are disposable Covid masks the Isle of Wight's new scourge?

A dance studio could be set for a Newport industrial unit.

Dance studio next step for Island's popular Starlight Boutique

Garlic Farm sunflower field, by Graham Reading

Five beautiful flower fields you won't believe are on the Isle of Wight

A dolphin in the water off Bembridge. Picture credit: Martin Woodward

Pod of 20 dolphins spotted off Forelands Beach

RAPIST: Philip Shaw

Isle of Wight rapist jailed after Blackburn street attack

Sixteen houses are proposed for the site in Wellow. (Pictures: Andrew E Hitt and Google Maps)

Wellow homes plan would open up section of West Wight cycle path

The Sandown property is to be auctioned via Clive Emson.

Derelict eyesore property in Sandown goes up for auction

The heron made itself at home in Ryde - to the householder's shock!

WATCH VIDEO Forget the spider it's the heron that's the problem!

The roads of the prison estates.

How much the Isle of Wight is getting for prison roads REVEALED!

Supporting Isle of Wight journalism...and reaping the rewards yourself

Supporting Isle of Wight journalism...and reaping the rewards yourself

Julian Fountaine meeting Prince Charles at the Royal visit to Ryde Fire Station, and at Ten Downing Street.

Fire officer Julian Fountaine to retire after distinguished 32 year career

Market Days is bringing market trading into the heart of Newport.

Calendar of market events to start on Saturday in Newport

A tribute ride-out for Gary Spearman. Picture: Michelle Jackson Photography

Tribute ride-out for late search and rescue volunteer Gary Spearman

Seventy years of Isle of Wight memories of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Seventy years of Isle of Wight memories of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh