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Man arrested over alleged Gunville assault faces "no further action"
28+ min ago (125+ words) "No further action" will be taken after an Isle of Wight man was arrested for an alleged assault in Gunville last month. As previously reported by the County Press, police were called shortly after 6. 45pm following reports of an assault at…...
Police still hunting burglar after Newport convenience store break-in
1+ hour, 52+ min ago (146+ words) A burglar who targeted an Isle of Wight convenience store is still at large almost 20 days after an investigation was launched following a break-in. Hampshire and IW Constabulary has confirmed there have been no updates following a break-in at Central…...
Woman tragically died after choking at family meal on her 90th birthday
9+ hour, 28+ min ago (169+ words) An Isle of Wight woman died after choking while out for a meal on her 90th birthday, an inquest has heard. Jean Frances Darty, from Freshwater, was pronounced dead on June 3, 2026 at 6. 10am. An inquest into her death was opened at the…...
Top sailors set to compete in iconic Cowes to St Malo offshore race
9+ hour, 28+ min ago (364+ words) A MAJOR offshore sailing contest will set sail from Cowes this coming weekend as the Royal Ocean Racing Club's iconic Cowes-Dinard-St Malo Race returns to The Solent. The historic race, which dates back to 1906, will see a fleet of boats…...
Jury deliberations in Noah Donohoe inquest set for third day
21+ hour, 21+ min ago (136+ words) Jury deliberations in the inquest into the death of Belfast schoolboy Noah Donohoe are set to go into a third day. The 14-year-old was found naked in an underground water tunnel in the city in June 2020 after being missing for…...
Zelensky lands in Dublin ahead of Ireland's EU presidency opening ceremony
23+ hour, 51+ min ago (856+ words) Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Dublin where he is due to hold meetings with Irish and EU leaders. Mr Zelensky is to attend the opening ceremony of Ireland's presidency at Dublin Castle on Wednesday afternoon. Ireland will hold…...
Isle of Wight teenager admits violent disorder linked to Henry Nowak protest
22+ hour, 9+ min ago (194+ words) An Isle of Wight teenager has appeared in court in connection with disorder linked to the Henry Nowak protest in Southampton. Teagan Sims, of Purdy Road, Carisbrooke, appeared before Southampton Magistrates" Court on Saturday, June 27. The court heard that on…...
High street shop 'lacking in basic hygiene' handed one-star rating and legal notices
22+ hour, 28+ min ago (414+ words) An Isle of Wight high street shop has been slapped with a one-star food hygiene rating and handed two improvement notices after it was found to be failing to comply with regulations. Afro Wight, which sells foods from around the…...
Halifax brand to vanish after 173 years as Lloyds confirms banking overhaul
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (417+ words) Millions of Halifax customers will eventually see their accounts moved to Lloyds Bank after the banking giant confirmed it is scrapping the iconic 173-year-old brand. Lloyds Banking Group has announced that Halifax will be phased out over time, with customers…...
Detention "only appropriate sentence" for teenage rapists, Court of Appeal told
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (771+ words) Detention was the "only appropriate sentence" for three teenage boys who were spared custody over the rape of two girls, the Court of Appeal has been told. Two boys aged 15, known as X and Y, and another aged 14, known as…...