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A sneak peek inside Robin Hill less than one week before opening

Cultural attractions

Behind the scenes: A sneak peek inside Robin Hill days before opening

Julie O'Gorman, left, and Tiena Eccles, churchwarden of Christ Church, Sandown, at the graveside of youngster, Freda Munns.

Julie O'Gorman, left, and Tiena Eccles, churchwarden of Christ Church, Sandown, at the graveside of youngster, Freda Munns.

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Churchyard restoration project uncovers 300 overgrown graves of children

Court heard he received goods stolen from Jhoots Pharmacy in Sandown.

Court heard he received goods stolen from Jhoots Pharmacy in Sandown.

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Man with over 180 previous offences back in jail after receiving stolen goods

Sean Jeffers, head chef at The Red Lion in Freshwater

Sean Jeffers, head chef at The Red Lion in Freshwater

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Meet this Michelin Guide and AA Rosette winning chef at The Red Lion

The Maverick superyacht at Shepards Marina in Cowes

The Maverick superyacht at Shepards Marina in Cowes

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Entrepreneur's Top Gun inspired superyacht spotted off Isle of Wight

New data on school absences has been revealed

New data on school absences has been revealed

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Persistent absence figures are higher than average at Island schools

The IW Magistrates' Court in Newport

The IW Magistrates' Court in Newport

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Man dislocated friend's nose with a backhand in random attack

Coppins Bridge in Newport

Coppins Bridge in Newport

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High Street and Coppins Bridge fully reopen after earlier bomb scare

Food at the Royal Hotel in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight.

Food at the Royal Hotel in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight.

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Food reviewers Matt and Cat tuck in at high-end Ventnor hotel

The property, Watchingwell Manor, near Calbourne.

The property, Watchingwell Manor, near Calbourne.

Grade II listed Georgian manor house with ten acres of land up for sale

Newport High Street closed amid police presence and cordon

Newport High Street closed amid police presence and cordon

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Latest updates as Newport High Street cordoned off by police

Country Choice Cafe at West Wight Alpacas in Wellow

Country Choice Cafe at West Wight Alpacas in Wellow

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Popular cafe owners to take on "new challenge" at West Wight attraction

Police on Coppins Bridge

Police on Coppins Bridge

'Avoid the area': Police evacuate Newport High Street over bomb fears

Wight Karting will be launching new karts on March 29 at 10am

Wight Karting will be launching new karts on March 29 at 10am

Isle of Wight events

What's on: Events to look forward to on the Isle of Wight

Jamie Laing will host the IW Business Awards following his ultra-marathon feat for Comic Relief

Jamie Laing will host the IW Business Awards following his ultra-marathon feat for Comic Relief

Jamie Laing announced to host prestigious Isle of Wight business awards

Red Funnel quashes

Red Funnel quashes

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Red Funnel quashes "untrue" administration talk as it files latest accounts

The new Bar 46 on Cowes High Street

The new Bar 46 on Cowes High Street

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New Soho House-style bar aims to bring "a little bit of London" to Cowes

The application site off Queen's Road in Freshwater

The application site off Queen's Road in Freshwater

Planning and development

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"A travesty of an application": controversial housing plans rejected

Kingswood from the air

Kingswood from the air

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Closed activity centre up for sale two months on from administration

News

Road closures announced across the Isle of Wight

Road closures announced across the Isle of Wight

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Road closures coming up across the Isle of Wight

A search party for Sarah Watson (right) will meet in West Wight tomorrow at 4pm (Saturday, March 29) following last week's search in Shanklin (left)

A search party for Sarah Watson (right) will meet in West Wight tomorrow at 4pm (Saturday, March 29) following last week's search in Shanklin (left)

Search party to meet in West Wight for missing Sarah Watson

ITV show The Chase featured an Isle of Wight question this evening (Friday, March 28)

ITV show The Chase featured an Isle of Wight question this evening (Friday, March 28)

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Isle of Wight question on Bradley Walsh's ITV show The Chase

Hamlet Court

Hamlet Court

Planning and development

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Two family villas to replace run-down 'eyesore'

Shanklin Town Council yesterday evening

Shanklin Town Council yesterday evening

Local government

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"A lot of working people" are "just not able to cover their living costs"

Bembridge Belles WI enjoying a trip to Brading Roman Villa

Bembridge Belles WI enjoying a trip to Brading Roman Villa

Clubs and societies

Women's groups enjoy varied trips out and plan for future events

Roadworks are set to cause traffic disruption next week

Roadworks are set to cause traffic disruption next week

Traffic delays expected as section of seaside town high street set to close

Tony Gillingham and Face Kalaker from IW Council digging a 3ft deep and 5ft wide hole for the new tree

Tony Gillingham and Face Kalaker from IW Council digging a 3ft deep and 5ft wide hole for the new tree

Heartfelt farewell to century-old tree as new beech takes root in Newport

The Talbot Road application site

The Talbot Road application site

Planning and development

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Proposed three-bedroom house near cliff edge approved despite neighbours' opposition

The Pallance Road site

The Pallance Road site

Planning and development

'High-quality' four-bedroom house could be built off Island thoroughfare

Application site next to 1 Perowne Way, Sandown

Application site next to 1 Perowne Way, Sandown

Planning and development

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Planners turn down contentious bid for 'eyesore' 5G mast

The application site has been a demolition yard for decades.

The application site has been a demolition yard for decades.

Planning and development

Nine houses to be built on site of 'superfluous' demolition yard

Green Lane in Shanklin

Green Lane in Shanklin

Woman and teen arrested after man seriously injured in street attack

Water collection point at Amazon World

Water collection point at Amazon World

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Water outage latest as Southern Water gives welcome update

County Press reporter Alex Cooper with Sight for Wight volunteers Terry Mitchell and Madeline Goodman

County Press reporter Alex Cooper with Sight for Wight volunteers Terry Mitchell and Madeline Goodman

I was invited to read the County Press news for the blind at Sight for Wight

Robin Hill will reopen on Friday, April 4, promising 15 new attractions

Robin Hill will reopen on Friday, April 4, promising 15 new attractions

Cultural attractions

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Isle of Wight attractions that are opening soon or changing to summer hours

Well digging in Sierra Leone villages and Captain Steve Baker at the Bridge of a Wightlink ferry.

Well digging in Sierra Leone villages and Captain Steve Baker at the Bridge of a Wightlink ferry.

Crocus Cancer Appeal

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Ferry captain appeals for help with project to provide clean water in Africa

Sunset over Bembridge Harbour.

Sunset over Bembridge Harbour.

Weekend weather forecast from the IW Met Service

Sport

WESSEX LEAGUE ROUND-UP

Newport welcomed Hamworthy United to Beatrice Avenue

Port celebrate while Cowes and Vics battle through tough encounters

The Wightlink CRT had a busy weekend of racing

The Wightlink CRT had a busy weekend of racing

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Cyclists and mountain bikers enjoy successful weekend of racing

Cowes Enterprise College won the secondary sporting school award

Cowes Enterprise College won the secondary sporting school award

Island sporting heroes celebrated at 50th Sports Awards

Dean Carroll secures a victory at the Havant Warriors show.

Dean Carroll secures a victory at the Havant Warriors show.

Newport boxer wins debut fight after taking up sport in his late 20s

Adam Dominey in action against his Irish rival

Adam Dominey in action against his Irish rival

Island squash coach delivers triple wins for England at elite event

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National Sport

Aryna Sabalenka claimed victory in the Miami Open final (Marta Lavandier/AP)

Aryna Sabalenka claimed victory in the Miami Open final (Marta Lavandier/AP)

World number one Aryna Sabalenka beats Jessica Pegula to win Miami Open title

Nuno Espirito Santo was delighted with his side’s victory (Mike Egerton/PA)

Nuno Espirito Santo was delighted with his side’s victory (Mike Egerton/PA)

It’s a huge moment for Nottingham Forest and our journey – Nuno Espirito Santo

Rangers interim manager Barry Ferguson praised Cyriel Dessers after his late winner at Dundee (Steve Welsh/PA)

Rangers interim manager Barry Ferguson praised Cyriel Dessers after his late winner at Dundee (Steve Welsh/PA)

Barry Ferguson hails Cyriel Dessers for ‘rolling sleeves up’ for Rangers winner

Nottingham Forest are through to their first FA Cup semi-final in 34 years (Adam Davy/PA)

Nottingham Forest are through to their first FA Cup semi-final in 34 years (Adam Davy/PA)

Forest beat Brighton on penalties to reach first FA Cup semi-final since 1991

Desire Doue scored twice as Paris St Germain secured the Ligue 1 title with victory at St Etienne (Laurent Cirpiani/AP)

Desire Doue scored twice as Paris St Germain secured the Ligue 1 title with victory at St Etienne (Laurent Cirpiani/AP)

PSG edge closer to retaining Ligue 1 title after second-half St Etienne mauling

Rangers’ Cyriel Dessers scored a dramatic winner (Steve Welsh/PA)

Rangers’ Cyriel Dessers scored a dramatic winner (Steve Welsh/PA)

Cyriel Dessers scores dramatic late winner as Rangers edge thriller at Dundee

Southend edged a 1-0 win over Oldham (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Southend edged a 1-0 win over Oldham (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Southend get play-off push back on course with victory over Oldham

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ITV show The Chase featured an Isle of Wight question this evening (Friday, March 28)

ITV show The Chase featured an Isle of Wight question this evening (Friday, March 28)

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Isle of Wight question on Bradley Walsh's ITV show The Chase

Thomas Luke, praised as a

Thomas Luke, praised as a

'Trailblazer' pianist to perform solo recital on the Isle of Wight

Newcastle's folk-rock hitmakers, Lindisfarne

Newcastle's folk-rock hitmakers, Lindisfarne

Interview as folk-rock legends Lindisfarne prepare to perform on the Island

Fusion Arts Academy at the IW Music, Dance and Drama Festival 2025

Fusion Arts Academy at the IW Music, Dance and Drama Festival 2025

Fusion Arts Academy celebrates success at IW Music, Dance and Drama Festival

Dan Farmer as Willy Wonka with the Island Savoyards ensemble

Dan Farmer as Willy Wonka with the Island Savoyards ensemble

Competition for children to win tickets to see Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Success for students at Ella Sheppard School of Performing Arts

Success for students at Ella Sheppard School of Performing Arts

Top marks and big wins for school at IW Music, Dance and Drama Festival

Isle of Wight band Wet Leg performing in Brighton

Isle of Wight band Wet Leg performing in Brighton

Surprise show for Wet Leg fans as band disguises itself as "Uma Thurman"

John Waterman, founder of Solent Records

John Waterman, founder of Solent Records

Solent Records founder asks Islanders to help gather memorabilia for exhibition

More successful competitors at this year's IW Music, Dance and Drama Festival

More successful competitors at this year's IW Music, Dance and Drama Festival

Trophies and medals galore at this year’s IW Music, Dance and Drama Festival

Local artist Ben Stubbs will perform alongside a lineup of talented musicians at Homegrown Festival

Local artist Ben Stubbs will perform alongside a lineup of talented musicians at Homegrown Festival

Local artists to shine for charity at Homegrown Festival

Julian Gabriel Clarke as the 10th Doctor Who

Julian Gabriel Clarke as the 10th Doctor Who

Heroes Con 4 brings immaculate cosplay to Quay Arts PHOTOS

Colin Carmichael and the poster for Snow White

Colin Carmichael and the poster for Snow White

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Island-born actor stars in Wicked and Disney's Snow White remake

Great reads

Letter to the editor

Letter to the editor

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Once best council estate in South of England "has become a slum" says resident

A Wightlink Fast Cat ferry.

A Wightlink Fast Cat ferry.

Isle of Wight ferry

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Delayed trip home made me ill claims Wightlink customer

From left, Mike Roberts, transport manager, Mark Larter, joint chair, and David Beach, general committee member who won a prize for his liquor.

From left, Mike Roberts, transport manager, Mark Larter, joint chair, and David Beach, general committee member who won a prize for his liquor.

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Island Horticultural Society spring shows attract hundreds of entries

Yaverland beach, a tourist hotspot on the Isle of Wight

Yaverland beach, a tourist hotspot on the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight ferry

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Ferry cost stopped us booking a holiday to the Isle of Wight

Cllr Julie Jones-Evans

Cllr Julie Jones-Evans

Local government

Mind the gap: Addressing democracy on International Women's Day

Mowing your grass in winter can cause damage to the lawn and the lawn mower

Mowing your grass in winter can cause damage to the lawn and the lawn mower

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Expert shares 5 reasons why mowing your lawn now will do more harm than good

You can make a nutrient-rich liquid fertiliser with banana peel and water.

You can make a nutrient-rich liquid fertiliser with banana peel and water.

Expert shares how banana peel can help outdoor flowers thrive in cold weather

Traffic backed up at Fishbourne ferry terminal last week.

Traffic backed up at Fishbourne ferry terminal last week.

Isle of Wight ferry

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See what Wightlink chief executive said in apology to disgruntled ferry customers

Wightlink vehicle ferries crossing The Solent during normal service.

Wightlink vehicle ferries crossing The Solent during normal service.

Isle of Wight ferry

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Wightlink travellers slam recent cancelled services as 'catastrophic' and 'a debacle'

Railway route map for the IW, based on the work carried out in 2020/21 by London-based consultant CEBR

Railway route map for the IW, based on the work carried out in 2020/21 by London-based consultant CEBR

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Railway fixed link to the mainland would be nice but priority should be more railways

The Isle of Wight Horticultural Association will learn its fate at a meeting next month.

The Isle of Wight Horticultural Association will learn its fate at a meeting next month.

Clubs and societies

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Fears declining horticultural association "could be assigned to history"

An Island resident has called for more robust driving tests.

An Island resident has called for more robust driving tests.

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"Learning to drive should be harder" writes man left with life-changing injuries

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Overflowing bins in the Selly Oak area of Birmingham, amid an ongoing refuse workers’ strike (Jacob King/PA)

Overflowing bins in the Selly Oak area of Birmingham, amid an ongoing refuse workers’ strike (Jacob King/PA)

Conservatives calls for Cobra meeting to deal with Birmingham bin strikes

Locals pass by a collapsed building in the aftermath of an earthquake in Mandalay, Myanmar (Myo Kyaw Soe/Xinhua via AP)

Locals pass by a collapsed building in the aftermath of an earthquake in Mandalay, Myanmar (Myo Kyaw Soe/Xinhua via AP)

UK sends £10m of ‘life-saving aid’ to Myanmar after earthquake

People in Tel Aviv protested to demand the immediate release of hostages held by Hamas (Maya Alleruzzo/AP)

People in Tel Aviv protested to demand the immediate release of hostages held by Hamas (Maya Alleruzzo/AP)

Confusion as Hamas accepts ceasefire deal but Israel makes counter proposal

Amanda Spielman, former Ofsted chief inspector, has reportedly been nominated for a peerage by the Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Amanda Spielman, former Ofsted chief inspector, has reportedly been nominated for a peerage by the Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Giving ex-Ofsted chief seat in Lords is an insult, says dead teacher’s sister

Paul Bowles was pronounced dead at the scene (Family handout/Greater Manchester Police/PA)

Paul Bowles was pronounced dead at the scene (Family handout/Greater Manchester Police/PA)

Man, 50, dead after alleged fight between two drivers

Police officers stand behind a cordoned off area after a stabbing near Dam Square in central Amsterdam on Thursday (Peter Delong/AP)

Police officers stand behind a cordoned off area after a stabbing near Dam Square in central Amsterdam on Thursday (Peter Delong/AP)

‘Heroic’ British man praised after tackling suspected knifeman in Amsterdam

A Newcastle United fan watches on in a tree as the players pass by aboard an open top bus during the Carabao Cup trophy parade in Newcastle (Danny Lawson/PA)

A Newcastle United fan watches on in a tree as the players pass by aboard an open top bus during the Carabao Cup trophy parade in Newcastle (Danny Lawson/PA)

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In Pictures: Newcastle fans line streets – and one climbs a tree – at cup parade

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