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12-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Features, exclusives, competitions and picture spreads in this week's CP
This week's edition of the Isle of Wight County Press is out in shops tomorrow (Friday, June 13), and it's bursting with exclusive stories and reasons to buy! Look out for all the picture spreads and happy faces as we bring you news of the latest community events! You'll spot our drone photos, court exclusives and picture spreads. Children collecting school tokens will be turning straight to page 59! There are three pages of letters and opinions, and eight pages of puzzles. Just some of the places our reporters have been since last Thursday: Round the Island yacht race, Mountbatten Hospice, Josh Barry's book launch, IW Steam Railway, Crown Court, Island Harbour's new Salterns restaurant, as well as here, there and everywhere to cover breaking news including Alum Bay and Havenstreet. Find the County Press in shops across the Island, or subscribe to to read the digital flip-through edition. The County Press is the biggest selling weekly newspaper in the country, and was shortlisted for the Best Local Weekly Newspaper award in the prestigious Newspaper Awards. Figures show the CP got 1.8 million page visits online during May, and 3.175 million page views, making us the Island's biggest news website.
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10-06-2025
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Couple who died after car plunged off cliff near Needles named
THE Isle of Wight couple who died after their car plunged off a cliff near The Needles have been named. John, 67, and Lyn King, 66, from Arctic Road, Cowes, died on Friday evening (June 7). Mr King had been a network driver for Southern Vectis for two-and-a-half years, and left the company earlier this year, the bus operator said. Richard Tyldsley, Southern Vectis general manager, paid tribute to him. "John had worked for the company as a network driver for two and half years prior to leaving. (Image: County Press) "We are saddened to learn of this tragic event and our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.' The police have notified next of kin, and a post-mortem examination is scheduled for today (Tuesday). The car, a silver Ford Mondeo, was reported to have left the road shortly after 7.20pm that night. Read more: Two dogs and man and woman die after car goes over cliff near The Needles Two people dead after car falls from cliff into the sea at Alum Bay It was driven along Alum Bay New Road, towards The Needles, before coming off the cliff top and resting in the water below. Multiple emergency services, including police, firefighters, Ventnor and Needles Coastguard Rescue Teams, and lifeboat crews rushed to the scene. The Needles Landmark Attraction was closed by police while emergency teams attended to the incident. Emergency services were stood down in the early hours of Saturday morning. Police confirmed on Sunday (June 8) that two people had died, and formal identification was yet to take place. (Image: County Press) Officers have been making inquiries at an address in Arctic Road, believed to be the couple's home, to try to establish what happened. According to MailOnline, an eyewitness said the couple got into the Mondeo, with their two dogs, sometime between 4pm and 4.45pm on Friday. Neighbours said Mrs King had medical problems, and her husband was her carer. The case has been referred to the Isle of Wight coroner.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- General
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'Tales of frightful beastliness' from the Island and beyond
The Victorians loved stories of ghastly horridness in their newspapers, and Fleet Street's finest were only too glad to feed their appetite. Even our very own County Press carried tales of frightful beastliness, usually under the umbrella of The Week's News. We begin with this cheery County Press item from May, 1885. It reads: 'Two persons committed suicide at the Eiffel Tower this week." It went on to explain just how. Read more: 'Destructive' fire in Wroxall and more in days gone by 'Worst ever" Cowes Week firework display and more in days gone by It's Newport High Street in Edwardian times and looking very familiar to readers of a certain age who will all remember Timothy Whites, The Lamb and the Bugle. All that's missing are traffic lights and an endless stream of traffic. (Image: Alan Stroud/County Press) On July 24, 1886, The Week's News carried this cheery item: 'A boy named Bartlett was assisting his father in feeding a threshing machine on a farm in Paignton, Devon, on Tuesday, when his scarf became entangled in the revolving bar of the machine and before it could be stopped...." The rest was a gory account. In December 1892, this tantalising letter appeared. Sadly, what lay behind it, we shall never know. 'Sir, I would like to thank the roughs of St Helens for their courtesy to me last Thursday night, the 24th of November, and also to apologise for not giving them their desired pleasure by turfing me out of the village. 'I hope that the time will soon come when St Helens will be wholly civilised. Not much of this scene exists today. Taken in 1905, it shows Pan Bridge at its junction with South Street and Furrlongs. The photographer is stood on the access road to today's KFC and Matalan. All the houses in South Street and Lower Pyle Street have long gone. (Image: Alan Stroud/County Press) 'Yours obediently, sufferer.' On April 28, 1894, The Week's News ran this truly wonderful item. 'An inquest was held on Thursday on the body of Owen Williams, 42, who earned money by frequenting public houses and swallowing bottles, saucers, and other things. 'Evidence was given that the man died from internal obstruction, and that a post-mortem examination revealed inside him, numerous pieces of cork and tin foil, a lead bullet, a piece of string with corks attached, eight bronze pennies, pipe stems and a piece of leather nine inches long with a hook at each end. 'A verdict in accordance with the medical evidence was returned.' On November 26, 1898, under the headline: A Stray Cow, the County Press reported: 'Frank Rose, dairyman of Shide, was charged with permitting a cow to stray in Pan-lane. A quiet morning in a very different Sandown High Street, seen here in 1910. (Image: Alan Stroud/County Press) 'PC Kenny gave evidence and attributed the wanderings of the cow to faulty fences round the field occupied by defendant. 'Defendant denied the charge. When told he could be sworn, he replied: No, I don't want to swear, Sir (laughter). 'The Bench inflicted a fine of 2s. 6d. and 4s. costs, in default, seven days in gaol.' It appears there is some truth in the proverbial stories involving lovesick farm workers and nervous sheep. In October 1898, 15-year-old George Cooke of Chale was, in the oh so discrete words of the County Press, charged with an unnatural offence. In a report headed: A Shocking Charge, the County Press declared: 'Edmund Linington, who works at Atherfield Farm, said that on the previous Wednesday evening as he was leaving the sheepfold in a field at Atherfield, he saw the prisoner walk into the field. Again, not the best quality photo. This photograph, taken from a glass negative, shows Queen Victoria visiting Ryde during her Jubilee Year. The procession is just passing the premises of photographers Hughes and Mullins whose enamel sign is still plainly visible today, high up on the side of the building. (Image: Alan Stroud/County Press) 'He concealed himself and saw the defendant enter the fold and commit the offence. 'Prisoner said: I can't understand what made me do it, and when asked by his father if he was guilty of the charge, he replied: I suppose I am. Yes, I am guilty. 'Prisoner was committed for trial at Winchester and was given bail.' Well, usually the County Press carried full reports of Winchester trials involving Islanders, especially lurid ones like this, but they were short of space the next week and simply reported on how George Cooke was bound over under the First Offender's Act. Finally, on September 30, 1899, The Week's News told the sad tale of 'The Tragic Death of a Doctor'. It read: 'The death of Dr John Dick of Eastbourne, under distressing and extraordinary circumstances, is reported. On the 14th inst. the doctor made up a bottle of medicine for a lady patient, which she believed was poisoned, as a dose she had taken made her very ill. 'To disprove her statement the doctor himself drank a portion of the contents of the bottle and then left for home on his bicycle.' It was not a good move. 'As Dr Dick pedalled home, he began to feel ill, and by the time he arrived he was foaming at the mouth. 'Putting two and two together, he called for a stomach pump, but it was too late, and he died the next morning. The County Press filled in the details: 'The subsequent inquest was told that the medicine which deceased had partaken contained strychnine and not the chloroform which he said he had used. 'It appeared that the bottles in Dr Dick's surgery containing these solutions were identical in appearance. 'The jury decided the fatality was due to strychnine poisoning.' 'And on that note, good health!'
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04-06-2025
- Health
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Friendly fitness studio among County Press Gym of the Year nominees
A popular gym, particularly supportive of woman on their fitness journey, has been nominated as Isle of Wight County Press Gym of the by Kym Backshall and her team of knowledgeable trainers is Inshape Fitness Studio, located on the outskirts of Cowes. Kym said: 'While many gyms can feel intimidating - especially for women or those just starting out on their fitness journey - there's none of that at Inshape Fitness Studio. "We're often complimented on our chilled environment, good vibe, community spirit and friendly staff.' The open plan fitness facility houses three separate workout areas for cardio, weights and resistance machines, and also includes changing facilities, showers and a sunbed. 'We have 17 pieces of diverse cardio equipment including bikes, treadmills and cross trainers", Kym added. "There's a full selection of Watson free weights and resistance training kit, ideal for light toning to body building and weight training and there are resistance machines aimed to work out every muscle group. "Adapting to changing trends, we've just installed some workout stations dedicated to Hyrox.' New members are offered an induction to the fitness facility and the knowledgeable team are on hand to advise how to operate the machines safely and effectively. The team includes four highly-qualified personal trainers who pride themselves in designing training programmes to suit each individual's needs. For more information visit: Kym said: 'We are especially supportive of woman on their fitness journey. Our three female personal trainers are well-versed with assisting women in all stages of the fitness, including pre and postnatal and those going through menopause. "Everyone has a different target, whether it's strength training, loosing weight, or just toning up and we're here to help them achieve their goals.' 'We also have an older clientele, who simply love the community spirit and camaraderie, knowing that while here, they're improving their mental and physical health as well as all-round well-being,' Kym said. Inshape Fitness Studio is suitable for all ages and abilities with members ranging from 16 to 90. Memberships are designed to suit all pockets and situations, from weekly, monthly and annual passes to a pay-as-you-go option - perfect for holidaymakers and those who just want to drop in occasionally. Inshape said what sets this friendly fitness studio apart is that there's no large annual joining fee. All nominated gyms were given equal chance to supply wording and photo of their choice. To vote for your favourite, simply fill in the voting coupon printed in the County Press newspaper editions on May 30 and June 6. All votes must be received by June 15. Photocopies and illegible entries will not be accepted, and only one vote is allowed per coupon. Don't miss your chance to support your gym and help them claim the title they deserve!
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22-05-2025
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Reasons to buy this week's jam-packed Isle of Wight County Press
This week's edition of the Isle of Wight County Press is out in shops tomorrow (Friday, May 23), and it's bursting with exclusive stories and reasons to buy! Look out for all the picture spreads and happy faces as we bring you news of the latest community events! We have a competition to win tickets to the Swift and Styles tribute event at Retro Staycations, a token collect scheme to win £1,000 in holiday vouchers and even a £500 B&Q giveaway. You'll spot our drone photo, court exclusives and reports from public meetings. Just some of the places our reporters have been to get stories since last Thursday: Magistrates' Court, Crown Court, Coroner's Court, County Hall, businesses on Cowes High Street, galleon in Ventnor, Red Funnel new prototype in Cowes, Pop's Wood in Bembridge, Blue Door Cafe, Steamer Inn, Glass Roof Cafe, Three Bishops in Brighstone, Stag Inn, as well as here, there and everywhere to cover breaking news including fires in Sandown and Cowes. Find the County Press in shops across the Island, or subscribe to to read the digital flip-through edition. The County Press is the biggest selling weekly newspaper in the country, and was shortlisted for the Best Local Weekly Newspaper award in the prestigious Newspaper Awards. Figures show the CP got 1.8 million page visits online during March, and 3.1 million page views, making us the Island's biggest news website.
