PIER JUMPERS WARNED THEY RISK DEATH

By Ross Findon

RECKLESS thrill-seekers have been warned they are risking serious injury or death by tombstoning.
Police and coastguards were called out after reports of people jumping into the sea from Ryde Pier on Sunday.
On the same day a 20-year-old mainlander suffered a broken neck tombstoning from Southsea’s South Parade Pier, jumping from 30ft into just over 3ft of water.
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Children leaping from Ryde Pier brought a warning from police. Picture by SOPHIE HALE.

JOIN BATTLE FOR BESTIVAL SPOT

By Ross Findon

ISLANDERS have until the end of Friday to enter the Bestival Island Band and DJ Competition if they want to take part in this year‘s event.
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RED JETS CUT AS FUEL RISES BITE

By Richard Wright

RED Funnel has cut its Red Jet timetable by 20 sailings a week in response to rocketing fuel prices.
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VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL

By Lorraine Parker

TO mark the tenth Isle of Wight Festival, the County Press is setting up an online poll for revellers to vote on which was their favourite year.
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