Zach Saunders

England, Newport, United Kingdom

Reporter at Isle of Wight County Press

Reporter @iwcponline ▪ previously director of news @demonmedia ▪ Get in touch at [email protected] ▪ Views are my own

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Residents 'trapped' inside roadworks zone after prison installs bollards

2 weeks ago | countypress.co.uk | Zach Saunders

The bollards at the bottom of Rooke Street near HMP Parkhurst (Image: IWCP) Concrete bollards outside the Isle of Wight prison have sparked frustration among nearby residents, who say they have been 'trapped' inside the Horsebridge Hill works now the access route is blocked.
Two people dead after car cliff crash at The Needles on Isle of Wight

2 weeks ago | countypress.co.uk | Zach Saunders

Coastguard teams at Alum Bay on Friday evening (Image: IWCP) Two people have died after a car came off a cliff top near The Needles on the Isle of Wight on Friday evening (June 7), it has been confirmed. Hampshire and IW Constabulary were contacted shortly after 7.20pm to reports that a vehicle had left the road on Alum Bay New Road.
Isle of Wight man arrested over alleged rape of teenage girl

2 weeks ago | countypress.co.uk | Zach Saunders

Newport man arrested after alleged rape of 16-year-old girl (Image: IWCP) A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an alleged rape on the Isle of Wight, police have confirmed. Hampshire and IW Constabulary were contacted shortly before 11pm last night (Saturday, June 7). Officers received reports that a 16-year-old girl had been raped at a Newport address.
Island golf favourite battles visitor decline and warns of ‘big decisions’ ahead

2 weeks ago | msn.com | Zach Saunders

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New high street outlet charity shop hopes to be 'go-to for bargain hunters'

2 weeks ago | countypress.co.uk | Zach Saunders

The former Fields Menswear shop on Sandown High Street (Image: Christopher Jackson) A new Isle of Wight high street outlet charity shop will open its doors on Thursday (June 12), aiming to become a 'go-to destination for bargain hunters'. The new store, run by Mountbatten, will breathe fresh life into the former Fields Menswear premises, a much-loved business that served Islanders for over 130 years before closing last September.
"It's all about gut feeling" – IW Festival boss on what makes a true headliner

2 weeks ago | countypress.co.uk | Zach Saunders

Isle of Wight Festival promoter John Giddings (Image: Dawbell) Isle of Wight Festival promoter John Giddings has revealed that when it comes to booking headline acts, social media clout comes a distant second to old-fashioned instinct. The long-time organiser of the Island’s biggest music event says a performer’s ability to connect with a real crowd is what truly matters – and no number of TikTok views can replace that. “It’s gut feeling, really,” said Mr Giddings.
Island golf favourite battles visitor decline and warns of ‘big decisions’ ahead

2 weeks ago | countypress.co.uk | Zach Saunders

Browns Golf and Cafe said it is taking “each day as it is” as it tackles an increasingly difficult situation. Owned by the IW Council and leased by operator Paul Saville since summer 2023, the attraction is a summer favourite on Culver Parade in Sandown.
"We're levelling up": Co-op adds second Isle of Wight Festival store for 2025

2 weeks ago | countypress.co.uk | Zach Saunders

'Bigger than ever': Co-op adds second store at Isle of Wight Festival 2025 (Image: Co-operative) Isle of Wight Festival will offer even more convenience this year as Co-op levels up its presence to welcome a new store on site. Co-op will be back and bigger than ever, returning for a fifth consecutive year. For the 2025 festival, Co-op will launch its camper's favourite Grab-and-Go store, along with a new Click-and-Collect outlet in the heart of the campsite.
See our Isle of Wight race photo gallery

2 weeks ago | msn.com | Zach Saunders

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Round the Island Race 2025: See our Isle of Wight race photo gallery

2 weeks ago | countypress.co.uk | Zach Saunders

See the Round the Island Race photo gallery above Despite forecasts hinting at thunderstorms and showers, competitors were instead met with largely favourable conditions for racing, allowing for a spectacular contest around the Island’s 50-nautical mile course. Leading the charge was the striking black trimaran Zoulou, skippered by 84-year-old sailing veteran Peter Cunningham.