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Woman denies drink driving in Ford pick-up truck at Wightlink ferry port
6+ hour, 41+ min ago (98+ words) AN ISLE of Wight woman accused of drink driving while more than three times the limit, in a pick-up truck at a Wightlink ferry port on the mainland, is due to stand trial next year. Sophie Cawthray, of Jubilee Place,…...
Thief with "horrific" record of over 220 offences is back in court
15+ hour, 41+ min ago (391+ words) A PROLIFIC Isle of Wight shoplifter with a "horrific" criminal record of more than 220 offences and banned from numerous supermarkets, will have a mental heath assessment before he is sentenced this autumn. Paul Smart, of Green Street, Ryde, appeared for…...
Isle of Wight learner driver drove to his test on his own
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (95+ words) Police seize car after learner driver drove to his test on his own Isle of Wight County Press Isle of Wight learner driver drove to his test on his own Isle of Wight police seized a car after a learner…...
Free session to help people discuss death and dying hosted by High Sheriff
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (252+ words) The Isle of Wight's High Sheriff Nigel Hartley will host a free event to help people to have conversations about death and dying. The drop-in session at Newport Minster runs on Saturday, September 26, from 10am to 1pm. It will give people the…...
An 'outstanding piece of theatre' - Lovesong proves to be a proper weepie
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (296+ words) "I brought tissues," murmured the lady sitting beside me as the lights went down. "I heard it's a weepie." I scoffed inwardly. But within the hour, many of us at Newport's Apollo Theatre were finding out how right she was…...
Man found in car with whisky bottles was more than four times legal alcohol limit
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (426+ words) A MAN found sitting behind the wheel of his car, was more than four times the legal alcohol limit, an Isle of Wight court was told. Mark Peach, of Barton Road, Newport, appeared for sentencing at the Isle of Wight…...
Island hospital calm room transformed for young patients
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (208+ words) A hospital calm room has been transformed into a vibrant, child-friendly retreat. Located at St Mary’s Hospital on the Isle of Wight, the newly redesigned space is now filled with woodland, marine, beach, and space-themed murals designed to help put…...
Historic Ryde cinema and bingo hall going nowhere as building heads to auction
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (257+ words) The Isle of Wight's historic Commodore Cinema and Bingo Hall building has gone up for auction, although moviegoers and bingo players need not worry, as neither venue is set to close. The landmark building at 2 Star Street, Ryde, is being…...
Forest Road closure could last 5 days after water main burst
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (296+ words) A STRETCH of Forest Road is set to remain closed for up to five days, following a water main burst that is causing major disruption. It is one of the busiest routes on the Isle of Wight, on the outskirts…...
Island football clubs unite in support of Binstead captain after medical emergency
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (447+ words) Football clubs from across the Isle of Wight have rallied around Binstead and COB captain Daz Powell and his family following a medical emergency during a football match on Saturday afternoon. Binstead and COB has thanked supporters for the outpouring…...