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5 days ago · Sandwich shop Subway is expected to reopen one of its Isle of Wight branches next week, nearly three weeks after it was temporarily closed. The Town Lane, Newport store has been shut since May 14. The County Press has been told the reason is because of a faulty meter, which led to an electricity outage. The Newport store is one of two on the ...
5 days ago · Earlier in May, Mr Hunt claimed Labour’s pre-election campaign pledges would have left a £38.5 billion black hole in their budgets. When asked about Ms Reeves’ firm commitment that Labour will not raise income tax, national insurance or VAT, Mr Hunt told BBC Breakfast: “She said that last night, but four times this week, her and Keir ...
4 days ago · With just over a month to go until the General Election, candidates standing for Isle of Wight West have been discussing what they would do to improve ferry services. Concerns over reliability and the cost of cross-Solent operators are one of the biggest issues facing Islanders. In 120 words, The County Press asked all five West candidates how ...
4 days ago · Val Starbuck, from Wroxall, says her lawn has been left "virtually unusable" because of firm, Kositoes . She took the company's director, Robert Briggs, to court, seeking to sue him for £9,000. A trial took place at the Isle of Wight County Court on February 15 and was adjourned to May 14. Court heard how Ms Starbuck paid Kositoes £10,000 to ...
6 days ago · Read more: Isle of Wight ferry firm directors step down at Red Funnel. In what Red Funnel describes as a ‘review’ of its board structures and memberships, some of its directors resigned on February 28. A spokesperson told the Isle of Wight County Press the change was in support of its “fleet replacement programme.”
6 days ago · In 2022, the Battle of Britain flypast was scheduled to come to the Island for the Isle of Wight Festival, but it was removed from the schedule, as the County Press reported at the time. Tributes have been paid on the Island to an RAF pilot who was killed in a Spitfire crash while taking part in a Battle of Britain memorial event.
4 days ago · More than 50 competitors and dogs from across the UK have signed up for the Isle of Wight's annual Sheepdog Trials, taking place this weekend. Back for its third year, organisers are expecting good weather for the event at Rowlands Lane, Ashey. The competition runs from 8am to 6pm on Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2.
