True Or False: How Well Do You Know Your Island History?
How good's your knowledge of the Island's heritage? Have a guess and see if you can get all ten of these statements correct...
1. The Island's earliest inhabitants are believed to have been in the 5th century
2. The Roman name for the Island was 'Vectis'
3. Ryde Pier is the third oldest pier in the UK
4. There's no evidence dinosaurs ever populated the Island
5. The Needles lighthouse was built in 1850
6. It's the home of Britain's oldest phone box
7. The first radio was set up on the Island in 1896
8. Blackgang Chine was built in 1842
9. Carisbrooke Castle dates back to the pre-Saxon era
10. St Catherine's Oratory was built in the 14th century
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Ryde's Pat Awarded Freedom Of The Town For Sport Contributions
Ryde Town Council has presented a Ryde resident with the freedom of the town, following her lifelong contribution to sport in the area.
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Could You Restart A Heart? Islanders Urged To Seek CPR Training
The team at Isle of Wight Ambulance Service (IWAS) are asking how confident you feel in responding to someone needing lifesaving care to restart their heart.
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Upgrades Planned For Major Island Caravan Site
A major Isle of Wight campsite could be about to upgrade its facilities.
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Planners Approve Alverstone Bungalow Despite Objections From Residents
The construction of a farm worker’s bungalow on the edge of an Isle of Wight village will go ahead despite objections from local residents.