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A 23-year-old has been arrested.

Man arrested on suspicion of ABH after Ryde altercation

Christ the King College.

Christ the King College.

Latest Christ the King College Ofsted report published

The Isle of Wight's Rosie Colson, Alice Fry and Louise Kirby all ran the London Marathon.

The Isle of Wight's Rosie Colson, Alice Fry and Louise Kirby all ran the London Marathon.

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London Marathon? Smashed it and appeared in EastEnders too!

Firefighters from Newport and Shanklin responded.

Firefighters from Newport and Shanklin responded.

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Firefighters rescue horse stuck in a bank near Arreton

Isle of Wight police.

Isle of Wight police.

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Woman attacked police and spat blood over ambulance

Anneka Rice filming on the Island with Nish Kumar and Josh Widdicombe

Anneka Rice filming on the Island with Nish Kumar and Josh Widdicombe

Josh Widdicombe

County Press features in Island episode of hit Sky show TONIGHT

Steve Brougham (celebrating Newport's Gold Cup success) is stepping down as manager at the end of the season.

Steve Brougham (celebrating Newport's Gold Cup success) is stepping down as manager at the end of the season.

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Newport manager Steve Brougham to step down

The badger. Picture by Friends of the Animals.

The badger. Picture by Friends of the Animals.

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Investigation launched following "cruel and barbaric" badger poisoning

Haven Hall Hotel, Shanklin.

Haven Hall Hotel, Shanklin.

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Isle of Wight hotel among best in country according to Tripadvisor

Isle of Wight Police

Isle of Wight Police

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Hefty fine for motorist, 78, who failed to secure load of wood in pickup truck

Ryde Interchange

Ryde Interchange

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Still no date as to when new Ryde train station toilets will be opened

Cllr Phil Jordan

Cllr Phil Jordan

Local government

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This quality of debate and behaviour is not acceptable to those they represent

Ventnor Comic Jazz Band performing at Ventnor Day 2023

Ventnor Comic Jazz Band performing at Ventnor Day 2023

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Ventnor Day to include more areas of the town for 2024

Firefighters were called out during the early hours.

Firefighters were called out during the early hours.

Fatal Sandford fire was accidental and caused by fabric touching electric heater

Cross Lane, off Staplers, in Newport

Cross Lane, off Staplers, in Newport

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Driver ditches car with cannabis inside after Newport police chase

A screengrab from the IW Council's YouTube channel showing the meeting

A screengrab from the IW Council's YouTube channel showing the meeting

Local government

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'How dare you' councillor says at heated planning strategy meeting VIDEO

Seagrove Bay in Seaview

Seagrove Bay in Seaview

Island beach deemed safe after bomb squad investigation

Chequers Inn in Rookley

Chequers Inn in Rookley

Large emergency response after fire at popular Island pub

The Admiral's Cup will return in 2025.

The Admiral's Cup will return in 2025.

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Admiral's Cup to return to Cowes in 2025

News

The scene of the arrest in Ryde

The scene of the arrest in Ryde

Motorbike rider arrested on suspicion of drink driving after taxi crash

An overflowing bin

An overflowing bin

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Don't leave your bins out in the street all week, council warns

Red Funnel ferry Red Osprey in Southampton

Red Funnel ferry Red Osprey in Southampton

Three days of disruption on Red Funnel's car ferry from TODAY

Medina Way dual-carriageway in Newport

Medina Way dual-carriageway in Newport

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Disruption expected as Newport dual-carriageway to close TODAY

Convicted burglar set fire to own cell at Isle of Wight prison

Convicted burglar set fire to own cell at Isle of Wight prison

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Convicted burglar set fire to own cell at Isle of Wight prison

David and Masie with her golf balls.

David and Masie with her golf balls.

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Clever dog collects over 1,000 golf balls (and now they're going to charity!)

Isle of Wight law courts.

Isle of Wight law courts.

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Man headbutted officer and told police he would 'eat them for breakfast'

County Press death notices

County Press death notices

Newport death notices and funeral announcements from the Isle Of Wight County Press

A scene from Dirty Dusting (in rehearsal)

A scene from Dirty Dusting (in rehearsal)

Funny play had me laughing so much it hurt!

Oliver Back and Polly Careless in Smile

Oliver Back and Polly Careless in Smile

Children act out Charlie Chaplin's childhood in new musical with family connection

Brevity, the IW Literary Handbill

Brevity, the IW Literary Handbill

Creative writing project for LGBTQ+ people and allies on the Island

Goddards Brewery at Branstone, near Apse Heath.

Goddards Brewery at Branstone, near Apse Heath.

Island brewery raising a glass after winning international beer awards

Pavers, Newport, Towngate Retail Park.

Pavers, Newport, Towngate Retail Park.

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"We'll miss you terribly" say shoe shop staff ahead of shock closure

Coronation Streets stars Ryan Prescott and Mikey North at Medina Theatre

Coronation Streets stars Ryan Prescott and Mikey North at Medina Theatre

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Coronation Street stars charm audience at exclusive Isle of Wight show

Man crashed car into garden wall and failed to provide specimen

Man crashed car into garden wall and failed to provide specimen

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Man crashed car into garden wall and failed to provide specimen

Gardening in the grounds of the West Wight Sports and Community Centre in Freshwater.

Gardening in the grounds of the West Wight Sports and Community Centre in Freshwater.

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Gardening project launches at West Wight Sports and Leisure Centre

Newport Minster's team vicar, the Rev Steve Sutcliffe, with opertions manager Gemma Torrington.

Newport Minster's team vicar, the Rev Steve Sutcliffe, with opertions manager Gemma Torrington.

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Newport Minster team can't wait to show off facilities after £2.6 million facelift

Are you ready to take 160ft leap of faith in support of cancer charity?

Are you ready to take 160ft leap of faith in support of cancer charity?

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Are you ready to take 160ft leap of faith in support of cancer charity?

UK TODAY

Millions alerted to little-known TV licence rule that could save you £170

Headteacher calls for 7am to 7pm school days to tackle phone addictions

Channel 4 'axes' popular reality show fronted by Danny Dyer amid job cuts

New DVLA data reveals banned driver hotspots in the UK

TikTok Shop explained - what is it, how is it so cheap and is it safe to use?

DWP faces backlash as 34,500 benefit claimants ordered to pay back up to £20,000

Sport

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Steve Brougham (celebrating Newport's Gold Cup success) is stepping down as manager at the end of the season.

Newport manager Steve Brougham to step down

AFC Wootton in action against Seaview earlier this season

Midweek Island League football fixtures on Wednesday, April 24

Dave Hunt and Charlie Metcalfe will run for the Isle of Wight and for England

Dave and Charlie will run for the Island - and for England!

Jordan Browne on the attack against Downton during a previous fixture.

East Cowes Vics flourish while New Milton frustrate Newport

The Admiral's Cup will return in 2025.

Admiral's Cup to return to Cowes in 2025

East Cowes Vics and Newport at Beatrice Avenue last month

More Wessex and Island League football action on Tuesday, April 23

Sonny Myram takes on a couple of Downton defenders

Corner calamity as Port finishes home campaign with defeat

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National Sport

Nottingham Forest player Callum Hudson-Odoi (left) appealed for a penalty against Everton (Peter Byrne/PA)

Forest take up offer to listen to VAR audio linked to penalty appeals at Everton

Mikel Arteta, Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp (PA)

A look at the Premier League contenders’ run-ins during thrilling race for title

Kyren Wilson missed out on a 147 as he thrashed Dominic Dale 10-1 (Mike Egerton/PA)

Kyren Wilson crushes Dominic Dale to reach second round at Crucible

Feyenoord manager Arne Slot has emerged as the leading contender for the Liverpool job (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Liverpool in talks with Feyenoord over move to appoint Arne Slot as new manager

Former Argentina striker Carlos Tevez has been admitted to hospital with chest pains (PA)

Former Argentina striker Carlos Tevez admitted to hospital with chest pains

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Anneka Rice filming on the Island with Nish Kumar and Josh Widdicombe

County Press features in Island episode of hit Sky show TONIGHT

REVIEW

A scene from Dirty Dusting (in rehearsal)

REVIEW Funny play had me laughing so much it hurt!

Oliver Back and Polly Careless in Smile

Children act out Charlie Chaplin's childhood in new musical with family connection

Brevity, the IW Literary Handbill

Creative writing project for LGBTQ+ people and allies on the Island

Exclusive

Coronation Streets stars Ryan Prescott and Mikey North at Medina Theatre

Exclusive Coronation Street stars charm audience at exclusive Isle of Wight show

A Spiderman scarecrow.

Gallybaggers back for Chillerton and Gatcombe Scarecrow Festival

Wolverton Folk and Blues Fair, Shorwell.

West Wight folk and blues festival returns next month

Record Store Day 2024 of the Isle of Wight

Here's where to mark Record Store Day TODAY

Will Young is embarking on a new tour.

When and where you can see pop icon Will Young on the Island

Michael ‘Mikey’ North and Ryan Prescott, best known for playing Gary Windass and Ryan Connor in Coronation Street

Coronation Street soap stars on the Island for exclusive show TONIGHT

Record Store Day 2024 of the Isle of Wight

Record Store Day means you 'need-le' more records in your life

When to watch the Island in Josh Widdicombe and Nish Kumar's Sky TV show

When to watch the Island in Josh Widdicombe and Nish Kumar's Sky TV show

Great reads

LETTER

Cllr Phil Jordan

LETTER This quality of debate and behaviour is not acceptable to those they represent

Gardening in the grounds of the West Wight Sports and Community Centre in Freshwater.

Gardening project launches at West Wight Sports and Leisure Centre

LETTER

Could AI have affect on future of free speech?

LETTER Could AI have affect on future of free speech?

LETTER

Wightlink accused of overcharging for changing a ferry booking time.

LETTER Island tourists "rubbed eyes in disbelief" over Wightlink booking charges

LETTER

A new app is being warned about

LETTER New AI apps that rates appearance are affecting children's self esteem

Geraniums are among the UK's favourite hardy perennials.

Plant sale features hardy herbaceous perennials

LETTER

Friendly Southern Vectis bus driver Dave Miller

LETTER Three cheers for the Island's bus drivers

LETTER

Tees Transporter Bridge. Picture by PD Ports.

LETTER How about a transporter bridge over the River Medina, instead of the floatie?

LETTER

A snippet from the County Press in 1984

LETTER Can anyone solve the 1984 mystery of the white beast among the herd?

LETTER

Recent repairs on Lake Hill.

LETTER Don't moan when council workers close the roads to repair them!

LETTER

Clatterford Road in Carisbrooke

LETTER Yellow lines will do nothing to help improve Carisbrooke's Clatterford Road

Northwood House has postponed its annual Isle of Wight Spring Art and Garden Fair

New dates for Isle of Wight Spring Art and Garden Fair 2024

National News

Saif Alrubie outside Southwark Crown Court in London (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Football agent ‘looking forward to watching late Queen’s funeral’ before arrest

Police are investigating (Joe Giddens/PA)

One arrest and three injured in ‘serious incident’ at Welsh school

Foreign Secretary Lord David Cameron said leaving the ECHR is ‘not necessary’ (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Leaving European Convention on Human Rights ‘not necessary,’ Cameron says

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Heineken sales grew strongly over the first quarter of 2024 (Alamy/PA)

Heineken sells more beer amid strong supermarket demand

Boeing 737 Max planes have been the focus of safety checks (AP)

Boeing posts £286m loss amid safety scrutiny

Peter, a 31-year-old male chimpanzee, has been settling into his new home (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Safari Park welcomes first chimpanzee in eight years

One of the horses was covered in blood as two of the animals galloped in the road near Aldwych. (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Spooked Army horses cause ‘total mayhem’ in central London

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