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Traffic on Leeson Road after it reopened for the first time in seven months.

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Ventnor road affected by major landslide to close again tonight - for several weeks

Benjamin Gothard-Smith in the back of a police van in Newport.

Benjamin Gothard-Smith in the back of a police van in Newport.

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See what sentence an Island shoplifter got for his "disgraceful behaviour" in Boots

The public bridleway overlooking the Donkey Field.

The public bridleway overlooking the Donkey Field.

Housing developments

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Isle of Wight Council did not heed 109 housing plan objections

Sir Ben Ainslie was delighted with making the semi-finals of the Americas Cup.

Sir Ben Ainslie was delighted with making the semi-finals of the Americas Cup.

37th Americas Cup

Island Olympic winning sailor Sir Ben Ainslie leads Britannia to Americas Cup semis

The Isle of Wight Law Courts

The Isle of Wight Law Courts

Man in court accused of raping and attempting to throttle a woman

A rain warning is in force tonight (Saturday).

A rain warning is in force tonight (Saturday).

Weather warning

Yellow weather warnings issued for heavy rain on Isle of Wight

Red Funnel's Red Eagle vehicle ferry

Red Funnel's Red Eagle vehicle ferry

Isle of Wight ferry

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Travel crisis continues for Red Funnel with vehicle ferry out of action another week

Island properties up for auction

Island properties up for auction

14 Island properties going under the hammer this September

Cowes RNLI lifeboat were called out to a stricken vessel last night (Friday).

Cowes RNLI lifeboat were called out to a stricken vessel last night (Friday).

Potential disaster averted as RNLI lifeboat rescues crew-of-six from shipping lane

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

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

Find out which roads are being closed near you next week

Planning and development

Ignoring urban degeneration has parallels with Mad Hatter's tea party

The Isle of Wight Law Courts.

The Isle of Wight Law Courts.

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Violent husband flipped table over and attacked wife after row, court told

Police investigating burglary in Isle of Wight seaside town

Put your pub in the spotlight

Put your pub in the spotlight

Submit your public house for the new County Press feature - Pub in the Spotlight

Beer garden at The Old Village Inn

Beer garden at The Old Village Inn

The top seven beer gardens on the Island, according to Tripadvisor

The Isle of Wight Law Courts

The Isle of Wight Law Courts

Man accused of attempting to send sexual messages to child on WhatsApp and Snapchat

Island Classic Car Show

Island Classic Car Show

Isle of Wight Classic Car Show takes place in two towns this weekend

Dash in the Dark in aid of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance is back next month. so sign up now!

Dash in the Dark in aid of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance is back next month. so sign up now!

Charity Fundraiser

Popular charity fun run Dash in the Dark back on the Island next month

The newly refurbished Newport Minster

The newly refurbished Newport Minster

Inside Newport Minster's £2.6 million pound refurbishment

News

The Kidical Mass ride out on Saturday.

The Kidical Mass ride out on Saturday.

Popular family bike ride returns to the Island this month

A bass chasing a lure, by Andy Butler

A bass chasing a lure, by Andy Butler

Shoals of bass and where in the world they can be found

Bonchurch Pond, a gift to the village from Henry De Vere Stacpoole

Bonchurch Pond, a gift to the village from Henry De Vere Stacpoole

Literary giants with Isle of Wight connections

Chris Bavin with young Great Wight Bite visitors, in 2023.

Chris Bavin with young Great Wight Bite visitors, in 2023.

Popular Island food festival the Great Wight Bite returns this weekend

It’s a quiet summer’s afternoon in Nodehill in 1958. What a difference to today. There was two-way traffic and plenty of parking spaces.

It’s a quiet summer’s afternoon in Nodehill in 1958. What a difference to today. There was two-way traffic and plenty of parking spaces.

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County Press letters from the 1960s bring distinct sense of deja vu

Why Isle of Wight Jazz Weekend setlist could be a surprise for Jim Mullen!

The Isle of Wight Council received the plans on Wednesday last week.

The Isle of Wight Council received the plans on Wednesday last week.

Planning and development

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Find out why Newport Morrisons could lose some parking spaces

Councillor Michael Lilley's Ryde Appley and Elmfield ward meeting discussed the possible closure of Oakfield Primary School.

Councillor Michael Lilley's Ryde Appley and Elmfield ward meeting discussed the possible closure of Oakfield Primary School.

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"Incredible" turnout at Ryde meeting discussing possible school closure

Ryde Academy building

Ryde Academy building

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School criticised for "degrading" handling of unfair skirt rule

The four at risk primary schools which govern their own pre-schools

The four at risk primary schools which govern their own pre-schools

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What primary closures could mean for pre-schools and nurseries

Claire Martin and Jim Mullen Trio

Claire Martin and Jim Mullen Trio

Island jazz festival upgrades concert venue due to demand

The annual event was held to support local cancer patients.

The annual event was held to support local cancer patients.

Fundraising swimmers conquer 1.3 mile challenge for cancer support

The public bridleway overlooking the Donkey Field.

The public bridleway overlooking the Donkey Field.

Planning and development

Decision made on controversial housing plan for 'green lung' land

South Street will be closed between Prospect Road and Church Litten

South Street will be closed between Prospect Road and Church Litten

Section of Island town centre road set to close for eight days

The Isle of Wight County Press

The Isle of Wight County Press

Another record breaking month for County Press website

Police responded to reports of an altercation.

Police responded to reports of an altercation.

Man arrested on suspicion of attack and making threats during late night row

Victim Benji Churchill who was wrongly taken into custody

Victim Benji Churchill who was wrongly taken into custody

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Island police officer keeps job after 'reckless' prank led to wrongful arrest

Rain warning remains in force

Rain warning remains in force

Heavy rain weather warning update for the Island

UK TODAY

'To say I’m fuming is an understatement' - Oasis fans slam ballot to extra shows

What happened to Katie Price and what led to her bankruptcy in her career?

Casualty returning to screens this Christmas amid cryptic trailer

Oasis confirm how fans can get tickets to extra shows in invite only ballot

Calls for Sir Ian McKellen to return knighthood after calling late Queen 'rude'

The Chase star reveals future of the ITV show after telling off from bosses

Sport

Sir Ben Ainslie was delighted with making the semi-finals of the Americas Cup.

37th Americas Cup

Island Olympic winning sailor Sir Ben Ainslie leads Britannia to Americas Cup semis

The Kidical Mass ride out on Saturday.

The Kidical Mass ride out on Saturday.

Popular family bike ride returns to the Island this month

Goalmouth action from the Newport v Fawley game at Beatrice Avenue, East Cowes.

Goalmouth action from the Newport v Fawley game at Beatrice Avenue, East Cowes.

ISLAND FOOTBALL

Vics continue flying start thanks to stunning late strike

The races will also be part of the SEAA Fell Running Championships

The races will also be part of the SEAA Fell Running Championships

Isle of Wight prepares for 30th annual Fell Running Series

Wight Eagles goalscorer Jess Green

Wight Eagles goalscorer Jess Green

Wight Eagles clinch a point in opening Hampshire League match

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National Sport

England’s Moeen Ali has brought an end to his England career (Mike Egerton/PA)

England’s Moeen Ali has brought an end to his England career (Mike Egerton/PA)

‘I’ve done my part’ – Moeen Ali announces retirement from international cricket

Taylor Fritz and Jannik Sinner (PA)

Taylor Fritz and Jannik Sinner (PA)

US Open day 13: Taylor Fritz looks for US Open glory against Jannik Sinner

Aryna Sabalenka is the US Open champion for the first time (Frank Franklin II/AP)

Aryna Sabalenka is the US Open champion for the first time (Frank Franklin II/AP)

‘It means a lot’ – Aryna Sabalenka achieves redemption with US Open win

Aryna Sabalenka earned her New York redemption by winning the US Open (Frank Franklin II/AP)

Aryna Sabalenka earned her New York redemption by winning the US Open (Frank Franklin II/AP)

Aryna Sabalenka earns US Open redemption as she beats Jessica Pegula in final

Great Britain’s Hannah Cockroft celebrating gold in the women’s 800m T34 final (ParalympicsGB/PA)

Great Britain’s Hannah Cockroft celebrating gold in the women’s 800m T34 final (ParalympicsGB/PA)

Hannah Cockroft eases to her ninth Paralympic title in women’s T34 800m final

The United States got the better of Great Britain in the Paralympic men’s wheelchair basketball final (Adam Davy/PA)

The United States got the better of Great Britain in the Paralympic men’s wheelchair basketball final (Adam Davy/PA)

Great Britain take silver as United States retain wheelchair basketball title

England secured a 2-0 Nations League victory over the Republic of Ireland in Lee Carsley’s first match as interim manager (Evan Treacy/PA)

England secured a 2-0 Nations League victory over the Republic of Ireland in Lee Carsley’s first match as interim manager (Evan Treacy/PA)

Declan Rice and Jack Grealish return to haunt Republic of Ireland in England win

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Why Isle of Wight Jazz Weekend setlist could be a surprise for Jim Mullen!

Claire Martin and Jim Mullen Trio

Claire Martin and Jim Mullen Trio

Island jazz festival upgrades concert venue due to demand

Medina Theatre witnessed over 80 students from Fusion Arts Academy showcase their talents

Medina Theatre witnessed over 80 students from Fusion Arts Academy showcase their talents

Fusion Arts Academy stages performance at Medina Theatre

Art exhibition at Appley Tower

Art exhibition at Appley Tower

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Iconic tower's first pop up exhibition showcases work of George Brannon

The training will hone harmony singing skills, focusing on a different facet each week.

The training will hone harmony singing skills, focusing on a different facet each week.

Wight Harmony offers free Learn to Sing Harmony course

Freddy and Ollie at Jay Miller's Circus

Freddy and Ollie at Jay Miller's Circus

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Island boy to take over the reins as 'mini clown' at Jay Miller's Circus

Camera crews at the Holistic Emporium, Sandown

Camera crews at the Holistic Emporium, Sandown

High street shop turns TV set for Amazon Prime drama pilot

Dick Taylor and Peter Harrigan

Dick Taylor and Peter Harrigan

Cultural attractions

Exhibition opens to document the Island's popular local music culture

Valentine Warner will appear at the Wight Bite Festival this weekend (September 6)

Valentine Warner will appear at the Wight Bite Festival this weekend (September 6)

Valentine Warner on the Great Wight Bite, Island produce and garlic

Sue Clarke and Chris Turvey in Ladies at the Seaside.

Sue Clarke and Chris Turvey in Ladies at the Seaside.

Marvellous writing and magical acting for Two's Company at Niton

John Stuart Blythe

John Stuart Blythe

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Five books to read with an Isle of Wight link

Apollo Theatre is preparing to present The Girl on the Train

Apollo Theatre is preparing to present The Girl on the Train

Apollo Theatre to present The Girl on the Train

Great reads

The public bridleway overlooking the Donkey Field.

The public bridleway overlooking the Donkey Field.

Housing developments

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Isle of Wight Council did not heed 109 housing plan objections

Ashley Whittaker, children's services lead on the Isle of Wight.

Ashley Whittaker, children's services lead on the Isle of Wight.

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"We will do everything we can to support you" says schools' boss after closures shock

rain falling onto a garden

rain falling onto a garden

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How to protect your garden from heavy rain

Bembridge Horticultural Society with Joe Robertson MP

Bembridge Horticultural Society with Joe Robertson MP

Clubs and societies

Island horticultural society holds 103rd annual open show

A view of Atherfield

A view of Atherfield

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So many questions about ExxonMobil pipeline but we should just say NO!

The Isle of Wight

The Isle of Wight

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Let's fight draconian proposals to turn Island into 'urban ghetto'

Red Funnel and Wightlink car ferries.

Red Funnel and Wightlink car ferries.

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"Absolutely unacceptable" ferry prices are a loss for entire community

Farringford House and Gardens

Farringford House and Gardens

Cultural attractions

Five Island gardens to marvel at this summer

Housing is a hot topic

Housing is a hot topic

Local government

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The Island needs more housing estates like the lovely one we live on

Letter writer concerned about seeing cyclists if they are dressed in black

Letter writer concerned about seeing cyclists if they are dressed in black

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Cyclists who wear dark colours and cannot be seen should pay road insurance

Mountbatten Hospice

Mountbatten Hospice

"Mountbatten is at the heart of this Island" says volunteer

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Ferry price was one factor that spoilt our holiday

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National News

The King following the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II during the ceremonial procession for her state funeral (Stephane De Sakutin/PA)

The King following the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II during the ceremonial procession for her state funeral (Stephane De Sakutin/PA)

King’s time of reflection on anniversary of Queen’s death after challenging year

Prisha Tapre swam the English Channel (Paul Meyler/PA)

Prisha Tapre swam the English Channel (Paul Meyler/PA)

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Teenage girl who swam solo across the Channel: This is just the start

Former Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez has fled into exile after being granted asylum in Spain (Ariana Cubillos/AP)

Former Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez has fled into exile after being granted asylum in Spain (Ariana Cubillos/AP)

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Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate flees to exile in Spain

Multiple people were shot on Saturday along Interstate 75 in a rural area of southeastern Kentucky (Camden Mink/Mount Vernon Fire Department via AP)

Multiple people were shot on Saturday along Interstate 75 in a rural area of southeastern Kentucky (Camden Mink/Mount Vernon Fire Department via AP)

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Multiple people shot along I-75 in southeastern Kentucky, authorities say

A statutory public inquiry examining the deaths of almost 2,000 mental health patients in Essex is to begin on Monday (Melanie Leahy/PA)

A statutory public inquiry examining the deaths of almost 2,000 mental health patients in Essex is to begin on Monday (Melanie Leahy/PA)

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Statutory public inquiry to begin examining 2,000 mental health patient deaths

A collection of British newspapers (Peter Byrne/PA)

A collection of British newspapers (Peter Byrne/PA)

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What the papers say – September 8

Police in the US are searching for a gunman in a rural area of south-eastern Kentucky after up to seven people were hurt in a shooting near Interstate 75 and a crash that accompanied the violence (Camden Mink/Mount Vernon Fire Department/AP)

Police in the US are searching for a gunman in a rural area of south-eastern Kentucky after up to seven people were hurt in a shooting near Interstate 75 and a crash that accompanied the violence (Camden Mink/Mount Vernon Fire Department/AP)

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Authorities search for gunman after up to seven people hurt on Kentucky highway

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