Isle of Wight News from Wednesday, February 19th, 2025
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Emergency Services In Rescue Of Casualty In Water Near Ryde Pier
Coastguard, police and ambulance teams have been called to the water near Ryde Pier today (Wednesday) following reports of a woman in the water.
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Island Parish Council With "Dreadful Reputation" Descends Into Shouting Match Over Clerk Resignation
An Island parish council with a “dreadful reputation” descended into a shouting match last night (Tuesday) over the recent resignation of its clerk.
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Motion 'To Gain Full Backing' For Isle Of Wight Farmers Tabled By Chale, Niton And Shorwell Councillor
A motion to support Isle of Wight farmers following controversial government tax changes has been tabled by the county councillor for Chale, Niton and Shorwell.
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Sale Of Former Yarmouth CE Primary School Site Moves Step Closer
The sale of a former Isle of Wight primary school to a charity could move one step closer this week.
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Cowes Supermarket To Have 272 Rooftop Solar Panels Installed
A supermarket on the edge of an Isle of Wight seaside town is to have 272 rooftop solar panels installed.
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Bid Made To Convert And Replace Island Village Tea Rooms
An Isle of Wight village’s tea rooms and garden could be converted into a three-bedroom house, with a smaller replacement tea room built alongside.
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Cowes RNLI Lifeboat Assists In Catamaran Rescue
A 10 metre catamaran with engine trouble in a wind-swept Osborne Bay led to the launching of Cowes RNLI lifeboat yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon, to be later joined by the all-weather Bembridge lifeboat.
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More Than 70 Driving Offences Dealt With Over Two Days On Isle Of Wight Roads
More than 70 driving offences were identified in the space of two days as part of proactive efforts to tackle offences on the Isle of Wight’s roads.
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Wightlink Technical Problems Lead To Cancellation Of All Fishbourne-Portsmouth Crossings
Wightlink's St Clare ferry remains out of service on the Portsmouth-Fishbourne route today because of a technical problem involving two engines. Both of them have developed faults which we believe are linked.
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Contentious Plans For New 7,245 Square Metre Commercial Park Appealed
Contentious plans for a new 7,245 square metre commercial and leisure park next to the Isle of Wight Airport have been appealed following a refusal last summer.
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Wightlink Crossings Cancelled Due To Engine Issues
Wightlink's St Clare ferry has been withdrawn from service on the Portsmouth-Fishbourne route because of a technical problem involving two engines.