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Riko Baber kicked and damaged security gates to a hostel.

Island man kicked and damaged hostel's security gates after being refused entry

Julian Gabriel Clarke as Scrooge and two members of RAW Samba.

CHRISTMAS HAS LANDED! Spectacular Merry and Bright festive celebration got families in the party mood

A power cut has affected Wootton this afternoon (Sunday).

UPDATE Power out to homes and businesses in Isle of Wight village

Monkton Street in Ryde will be affected by roadworks this coming week.

TOWN ROADWORKS Watch out for road closures in some of the Island's major towns this coming week

The Isle of Wight Steam Railway are beset with online ticketing issues at present.

XMAS TICKET CHAOS Ticket disappointment for Christmas event as Steam Railway booking site crashes

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Services are likely to be suspended from 12 noon today (Sunday).

TRAVEL UPDATE Cross-Solent hovercraft flights set to be grounded amid bad weather forecast

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The white van driven by a man arrested by the police this morning (Sunday), on a recovery vehicle.

Arrest for van man on suspicion of drink impaired driving with no lights on

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The car which crashed into a wall during the early hours of this morning (Sunday).

Road closed while Island police investigate early hours car crash into wall

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Drunk man claimed to have gun after attacking police officer at Sandown Pier

Drunk man claimed to have gun after attacking police officer at Sandown Pier

Mountbatten's firework display has been grounded again.

FIREWORKS GROUNDED Frustration as firework fundraiser for Mountbatten called off for second time

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The Chilly Hilly does exactly what it says on the tin!

CHILLY HILLY 2023 Get set for this year's Chilly Hilly run TODAY

The beauty of the Island's AONB

COLUMN Wishing a fond farewell to the AONB (with a snigger as an aside)

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There are opportunities to get involved in your local police force

COLUMN How special constables and volunteers help police the community

The Blackwater Road in Newport has been badly affected by flooding.

Live Flooded roads and bad weather LIVE blog

The police and the MCA worked together to find a missing person.

Major joint search operation a success as missing person found

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A Bournemouth man pulled over for using a mobile phone while driving, was banned the day before he was caught.

Man caught using mobile at the wheel day after being banned from driving

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The murder scene. Inset, Cameron Baker

Murderer faces years in jail for killing cricketer in the street

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Three vehicles were involved in a collision.

UPDATED Person injured in three-vehicle collision on Isle of Wight

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Monktonmead Brook's levels are high after heavy overnight and morning rain, which has led to a flood warning.

Updated Flood alert in place for area in major town on the Island

Multiple vehicles were involved in a road traffic collision in Ryde this afternoon (Saturday).

Main road through Island town blocked following crash

Mountbatten's firework display has been grounded again.

FIREWORKS GROUNDED Frustration as firework fundraiser for Mountbatten called off for second time

Collingwood Road in Shanklin this morning (Saturday) after heavy rain.

Police issue warning to drivers to be extra careful on Island's flooded roads

A selection of sumptuous dishes served up at Thai Journey in Godshill.

Familiar dishes given a considerable edge with creative flavours say Matt and Cat

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A fallen tree is causing traffic problems in Freshwater.

Traffic at standstill as windy weather fells tree across busy main Island road

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Some of our wining bauble designers.

Isle of Wight County Press bauble design winners revealed

Newport car park to be closed to Christmas shoppers due to roadworks

Christmas shopping disruption as week-long Newport roadworks forces road closure

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Ryde woman who “could have killed someone” handed almost three-year driving ban

Ryde woman who “could have killed someone” handed almost three-year driving ban

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There may be roadworks in your area to watch out for in the week ahead.

ROADWORKS Road closures around the Island worth knowing about for the weekend and week ahead

Hovertravel servsices have been cancelled due to bad weather on The Solent.

FURTHER UPDATE Bad weather sees cross-Solent hovercraft services cancelled

Freshwater man attacked ex-partner causing her to fall on three-month-old baby

Freshwater man attacked ex-partner causing her to fall on three-month-old baby

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The Kebab House in Newport.

Newport takeaway served with one-star hygiene rating

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Abandoned SAAB and caravan on Perowne Way

Owner of abandoned car and caravan in Sandown given deadline warning

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Paseo on Ryde seafront.

New restaurant aims to bring taste of Spain to Island seafront

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Here's what mental health service merger will mean for Islanders

Here's what mental health service merger will mean for Islanders

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Main Havenstreet to Ryde road to close for major improvement works

Main Havenstreet to Ryde road to close for major improvement works

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Island charity left counting the cost after community centre damaged in burglary

POLICE APPEAL Island charity left counting the cost after community centre damaged in burglary

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Another fee increase could be coming for council garden waste service

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The former Seven Gables care home.

Flats plan for former care home REFUSED

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Saltmarsh House

'Breathtaking' St Helens home misses out on top national award

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Teen admits burgling garage and breaching child abduction warning

Teen admits burgling garage and breaching child abduction warning

Heavy rain warning issued for the Island.

Another heavy rain warning issued for the Island

Traffic is heavy heading in and out of East Cowes.

Here's what's causing delays in and out of East Cowes

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The Chilly Hilly does exactly what it says on the tin!

CHILLY HILLY 2023 Get set for this year's Chilly Hilly run on Sunday

The RORC's new commodore, Dr Deborah Fish.

SAILING Royal Ocean Racing Club unveil new commodore at Cowes

Merry and Bright festive celebration will bring Christmas joy to Ryde this week

Merry and Bright celebration to bring Christmas joy to Ryde TODAY

From left: Hannah Eccleston, Paddy Considine and Christian Goddard. Right: Hannah doing Paddy's make-up.

Exclusive Emmy Award nod a "dream come true" for Islander who worked on hit TV show

Th dental crisis on the Isle of Wight is worsening.

Exclusive "Some people are having to choose between food bills and dental bills"

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LIVE updates as heavy rain hits the Island

LIVE updates as heavy rain forecast for the Island

Beach steps at The Needles closed amid landslip and erosion fears

Beach steps at The Needles closed amid landslip and erosion fears

Flooding near Newport's Lukely Brook in October

Flood alert for Newport's Lukely Brook as water levels continue to rise

Injuries reported as emergency teams respond to two main road collisions

Updated Injuries reported as emergency teams respond to two main road collisions

Appleford Lane, Whitwell.

Couple's fight to stay living in holiday home

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Sandown man found guilty of murdering Tommy Barton with another man cleared

MURDER TRIAL VERDICT Sandown man found guilty of murdering Tommy Barton with another man cleared

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Delays in Newport this afternoon, caused by a road closure.

Here's why there are lengthy delays in Newport

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