Local Community News
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Radio Ga-Ga: Stray Radio Cat Gives Birth To Surprise Litter
A stray cat which adopted Isle of Wight Radio's HQ in Newport as its home this summer, has given birth to a litter of kittens after being taken in by the RSPCA.
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Active Travel Challenge Winners Revealed
The winners of this year's Active Travel Challenge have been revealed.
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Leeson Road Borehole Work Providing Fascinating Glimpse Into Historical Bonchurch
The drilling of boreholes in the Leeson Road area of Bonchurch is designed to help protect the future of the area but fossils discovered during the work are also giving a fascinating glimpse back into its distant past.
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670 More Life Savers This Restart A Heart Day
The Isle of Wight Ambulance Service provided 670 people with lifesaving skills this year on World Restart a Heart Day (RSHD).
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Older Cats Overlooked And Face Months In Care, Island Charity Reports
The Island's older cats are overlooked in favour of kittens and young cats, an Isle of Wight animal charity has reported.
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Winston Churchill Cowes Yacht Photos Set To Go Under The Hammer
A photo album from the early 1900s showing Winston Churchill relaxing on the yacht Oceana in Cowes is going under the hammer at Charles Miller Ltd in London on Tuesday 12 November and is expected to fetch £600-800.
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Hampshire And Isle Of Wight Fire Service Celebrating 'Heroes In Headsets'
This international Control Room Week (21- 27 October) sees the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire Service celebrating its heroes in headsets.
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Rise Of The Friendly Robot For Isle Of Wight Author Gareth
Young children are being invited to hear tales of Mojo the Friendly Robot tomorrow (Saturday)
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Runaway Train: Islanders Invited To Take On 5k Choo-Choo Challenge
Runners of all abilities are being challenged to take on a race with a difference.
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Island Schools Welcome Top Authors During Literary Festival
The joy of books and reading was brought into 28 Island schools during this year’s Isle of Wight Literary Festival.
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Hovertravel Retains Green Marine Europe Certification For Second Year
Hovertravel has retained its Green Marine Europe certification for the second consecutive year.
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Satisfy Your Ice-Cream Craving And Help Support Battle Against Development Language Disorder
Award-winning ice cream parlour, Crave has joined forces with the Ventnor-based St Catherine’s School and College to raise awareness of Development Language Disorder (DLD) day tomorrow (Friday 18 October).
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Fond Farewell Paid To Newport’s Men In Sheds
Age UK Isle of Wight (AUKIW) has announced the departure of its beloved Men In Sheds group as the charity complete their move to a new location.
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Harris Fowler Solicitors Help Raise £8,500 For Charity
Harris Fowler, The Personal Injury Solicitors, have helped to raise £8,500 for Smile 4 Wessex by sponsoring the Fundraiser of the Year Award at a recent Gala Dinner held at Botleigh Grange Hotel.
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Two Island Museums To Offer “Ferocious Family Fun” This Half Term
“Ferocious family fun” is on offer at two Island museums this Half Term in events organised by Organised by the Isle of Wight Council’s Heritage Service.
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Island Duo Georgia And Sarah Nominated For Woof Awards With Wight Dog
Island friends Georgia Day and Sarah Howes have been nominated for the highly regarded IOW Woof Awards, recognising their local dog-inspired business, Wight Dog.
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Isle Of Wight East MP Joe Robertson Launches Christmas Card Competition
Isle of Wight East MP, Joe Robertson, has launched a competition to design his 2024 Christmas card.
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Isle Of Wight Students Learn About Royal Navy Life Across The Centuries
Nine students from The Bay Church of England school in Sandown on the Isle of Wight enjoyed a VIP trip to Portsmouth, including a two-hour tour of the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth and a visit to Henry VIII’s 16th century flagship Mary Rose.
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Legendary Fred Celebrates 60-Year TV Anniversary With One-Off Isle Of Wight Show
With a career spanning six decades, Fred Dinenage has earned his place as one of Britain's most beloved broadcasters.
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Cowes Enterprise College Applauded For Ongoing Commitment To Wellbeing With National Award
Cowes Enterprise College has again been awarded the prestigious Optimus Education Wellbeing Award in recognition of its support for wellbeing.
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Shooting Star Angelos To Headline Ryde Comedy Evening
Ballyrags Comedy Club is bringing yet another luminary of the UK comedy scene to the Island on Thursday (17 October).
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Brading Crowd Braves Downpour For School Closure Protest
A crowd braved downpour by Brading’s Bull Ring this morning (Monday) to protest against the potential closure of the town’s primary school.
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Can You Name Them All? Ryde's Smallest Art Gallery Gets Caricature Makeover
Local creative Adam Brown has filled Ryde’s smallest art gallery with caricatures of well-known people, all of whom have an Isle of Wight connection.
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Open Mic Nights Returning To Mermaid Bar
Monthly open mic nights are returning to Mermaid Gin's Wishing Well bar for October and beyond.
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Memorable Chapter 13 For Isle Of Wight Literary Festival
The stars certainly brought out the bookworms for this year’s Isle of Wight Literary Festival.
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Isle Of Wight Walking Festival Celebrates 25 Years With New Fully Accessible Route
The Isle of Wight Walking Festival is celebrating 25 years of encouraging visitors to the Island with a gate unveiled on a path in Brighstone, as part of the Isle of Wight Ramblers Donate-A-Gate scheme, aimed at providing a fully accessible route for walkers.
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Go Yellow for Mountbatten Today
The Isle of Wight will Go Yellow for Mountbatten today (Friday).
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Orchard House Care Home Celebrates World Mental Health Day With Fun-Filled Morning
Orchard House Care Home marked World Mental Health Day today (Thursday) with a joyful morning coffee gathering, bringing residents and staff together for a light-hearted celebration of mental well-being.
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Cherry Godfrey Launches New Free Mortgage Health Check Service
Cherry Godfrey, an independent financial services company, is excited to announce the launch of its new Mortgage Health Check, a service designed to help homeowners assess whether their current mortgage remains the best fit for their financial circumstances.
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Wizard Week Returns To Steam Railway — Spookier Than Ever
The months of October and November are traditionally the time of ghosts and ghouls, witches and wizards.
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Ability Dogs 4 Young People Looking For Isle Of Wight Puppy Parents
Ability Dogs 4 Young People is actively seeking compassionate Puppy Parent Volunteers to join their growing team and help transform the lives of disabled people on the Isle of Wight.
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Heroic Rescue On Tennyson Downs Saves Dog After Cliff Fall
Wednesday morning (October 9) saw a local resident’s dog was rescued after a fall from the cliffs at Tennyson Downs in Freshwater Bay.
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Ryde Shops Join Forces To Raise Funds For Brown Bears With Barefoot Walk
A trio of Ryde shops have joined forces to raise money to aid two brown bears' planned relocation to the Isle of Wight from Azerbaijan.
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Successful Adult Learners Celebrated At Annual Awards Ceremony
Successful adult learners who completed courses with the Isle of Wight Council were celebrated at an awards event last week.
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Island Roads Urging Islanders To Help Reduce Highway Flooding This Year
Island Roads is pleading with landowners to help keep the Island’s highway network clear of water.
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Southern Vectis Driving Forward Its Support For Mountbatten With £23,000 Gift
Southern Vectis is turbo-charging its support for Mountbatten Isle of Wight by gifting the charity £23,000.
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Island Daredevils Raise £25,000 For Wessex Cancer Support
Forty-six brave islanders have raised £25,000 to support local people affected by cancer by taking part in either a 10,000ft skydive or a 160ft bungee jump challenge at Sandown Airport organised by Wessex Cancer Support.
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Puppy Love: First Ever Woof Awards Announced For Isle Of Wight
Nominations have opened for the first ever Woof Awards Isle of Wight, with dog owners invited to vote for for those involved with canine care.
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Emerging Artist Of The Month: Georgia Nicole
This month's Emerging Artist is a singer whose function band "Forever to Go" have been making a name for themselves across the Isle of Wight in the past couple of years.
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Spook-Tacular Night Of Burlesque Set To Take Over Mermaid Bar
The Isle of Wight Distillery is set to host burlesque for the first time next month.
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Isle Of Wight Punk Band The Pill Release Second Single
Isle of Wight punk duo, The Pill, have released their highly anticipated second single ahead of festival appearances and shows around the UK.
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Committed Coastal Crew Collect Coronation Colours
Members of Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat Crew collected King Charles III Coronation Medals, commemorating the coronation of the King, from the Island High Sheriff, Graham Biss BEM, in a ceremony at Sandown's Broadway Centre, attended by friends and family of the crew.
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Wightlink Named As Best Ferry Operator 2024 At National Transport Awards
Wightlink has been awarded Best Ferry Operator 2024 at the National Transport Awards in London.
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Historic Maryland Voyage Now Marked With Information Board
The official unveiling of an information board commemorating the historic sailing in 1633 of the Ark and the Dove, carrying the first settlers to Maryland, took place on Cowes Parade yesterday (Thursday).
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Vectis Radio Nominated For SIX Accolades At The 2024 National Community Radio Awards
The shortlist for the 2024 Community Radio Awards has been revealed.
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Orchard House Resident Celebrates 102nd Birthday With A Touch Of Tradition
Newport's Orchard House Care Home has celebrated the extraordinary life of Marie, a remarkable resident who turned 102 years old yesterday (Wednesday).
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Microsoft, McAfee And DVSA Scam Warnings Issued For Isle Of Wight
A number of scam warnings have been issued for the Isle of Wight today (Thursday).
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Southern Water Community Grants Up For Grabs For Isle Of Wight Centres
Community centres across the Isle of Wight can apply for funding from Southern Water to help keep people warm this winter.
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GG's To Host New All-Day Fitness And Wellbeing Event This Month
A new, all-day fitness and wellbeing event will take place on the Isle of Wight in October.
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From Disabled Sport To Tackling Invasive Plants — WightAID Scheme Making A Difference
Disabled sailors and swimmers, as well as a scheme to protect an Island stream from invasive Himalayan balsam, were among the latest good causes to be supported by WightAID.
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Remarkable Shanklin Mother Receives WellChild Award And Meets Duke Of Sussex
Shanklin mother Angela Turner has been named as a winner in the prestigious national 2024 WellChild Awards, having been nominated by her sister Lisa Whitaker.
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Isle Of Wight Among Top UK Islands In Condé Nast Traveller’s 2024 Readers' Choice Awards
The Isle of Wight has proudly earned its spot as one of the Top 10 Best Islands in the UK in the highly esteemed Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards 2024.
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Red Squirrel Awareness Week Underway As Isle Of Wight Tree Warden Sought
Red Squirrel Awareness Week gets underway today (Monday).
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Ryde Master Swimmers Bring Regional Gold Back To Island Waters
Ryde Swim Club master swimmers Kim Holmes and Matthew Sussmes, who both coach at the club, took part in the annual short course SE Region Masters swim competition at the K2 Leisure Centre in Crawley.
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Sandown Railing Painting Finishes By Floodlight
A mammoth effort by volunteers, saw the project to repaint all the railings on the Sandown esplanade finish last Thursday.
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Hovertravel Launches Behind-the-Scenes Hovercraft Tour
Hovertravel has announced a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with one of its iconic vessels at its Ryde terminal.
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Isle Of Wight Rockers 5 Degrees North Release New Single
Isle of Wight rock group, 5 Degrees North, have released their latest single, Carvel Lane.
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Isle Of Wight Walking Festival: Just One Week To Go
Are you ready to lace up your walking shoes and explore the stunning beauty of the Isle of Wight?
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Cowes Enterprise College Hosts Electrifying Annual Science Festival
Cowes Enterprise College proudly hosted the annual Isle of Wight Science Festival this summer, an event dedicated to igniting students’ interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers.
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New Lease Of Life For East Cowes Fire Station Site
Plans to bring fire crews back to East Cowes are taking a step forward with proposals for the site being drawn up and the old building set to be demolished.
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Cowes RNLI Volunteer Completes Fundraising Swim Across The Solent
Crys O'Connell, Cowes RNLI volunteer and RNLI administrator, swam across the Solent on Saturday morning to raise money for West Wight Sports & Community Centre.
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Wightlink Invests More Than £8million In Fleet And Ports
Wightlink’s annual programme of maintenance for its eight-strong fleet is underway.
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Fundraising Concert Set To Aid Restoration Of Bembridge Church Tower Stonework Appeal
The Phoenix Choir will be performing in Holy Trinity Church Bembridge on Saturday October 5 at 7.30pm and are delighted to support the above appeal.
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New CEO To Lead Isle Of Wight's Blue Lamp Trust
Home and Road safety charity, the Blue Lamp Trust welcomes a new CEO at the end of September.
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Island's 'Hungarian Hulk' Qualifies For 2025 English Bench Press Championship
An Islander Christened the 'Hungarian Hulk' has successfully qualified for the prestigious 2025 English Bench Press Championship.
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Women Encouraged To Take The Driving Seat At Southern Vectis ‘Try It’ Event
Southern Vectis is calling on Isle of Wight based women to consider a new career as a bus driver.
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Isle Of Wight Cyclist Competes In World's Hardest Amateur Race
Local cyclist, endurance coach and nutritionist, Joe Staunton, recently competed in the Haute Route Alps, a 7-day mountain stage race through the French Alps, which is considered to be the worlds hardest amateur cycling stage race.
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Newport Heritage Day Celebrates Town's Rich History With Enthusiastic Community Participation
Shaping Newport partners are celebrating the resounding success of Newport Heritage Day held on Saturday (September 7).
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Breeze App Expands Transport Options With Addition Of Wightlink Ferries
Breeze, the Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) app serving the Solent area, has announced the addition of Wightlink ferries to its growing list of transport options.
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Tickets Selling Well For Literary Festival But Still Plenty To Be Had
There is less than a month to go until this year’s Isle of Wight Literary Festival - and tickets are going fast.
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Swimmers Take On Personal Challenges In West Wight Sports And Community Centre Solent Swim
Fears will be conquered and personal challenges achieved when over 50 swimmers take part in the fourteenth West Wight Sports and Community Centre Solent Swim on Saturday (September 14.)
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Island Leaders Gather To Pay Tribute To Emergency Services For 999 Day
The Isle of Wight has paid tribute to emergency services on the Island and across the UK at a flag raising ceremony to mark national Emergency Services Day today (9 September), also known as 999 Day.
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Abbey Brass Concert To Feature World Premiere Of New Isle Of Wight Composition This Month
A fundraising concert in Cowes by Abbey Brass will include the world premiere of a new composition about life on the Isle of Wight.
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Planet Aware Bringing Great Nurdle Hunt To Isle Of Wight This Month
This September, local community group, Planet Aware, are calling for Islanders to get involved in a global plastic pollution survey: “THE GREAT NURDLE HUNT”, ahead of the United Nations (UN) Global Plastic Treaty negotiations.
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Orchard House Residents Share Back To School Wisdom
As the new school year begins, the residents of Orchard House Care Centre in Newport have been spreading joy and wisdom to the children of our local community.
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Isle Of Wight's Snap Shortlisted At National Fitness Awards
Snap Fitness Isle of Wight has been shortlisted in the National Fitness Awards. and are in the running for a prestigious national award.
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Island Lifeguards Thanked For Summer Service
Sandown Mayor Alex Lightfoot, and Sandown Town Councillors, organised an end of season thank you and presentation of certificates to Lifeguard & Beach Manager Todd Miller and the team of Lifeguards that provided a beach safety service for residents and visitors to Sandown during the summer.
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Beer On The Pier Brings September Cheer
To celebrate the Island’s reputation as the home of top-quality produce, Wightlink is showcasing several of its Isle of Wight suppliers at a special event this weekend (September 7-8) on Ryde Pier.
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Ryde Ablaze For Christian Arts Festival Weekend
Carisbrooke Priory and Aspire in Ryde will be set Ablaze over the weekend of 14 and 15 September as the Christian Arts festival returns to the Island.
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Fusion Arts Academy Showcases Exceptional Talent In Annual Performance
Medina Theatre came alive to the sound of music, dance, and applause at the weekend.
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Call For Islanders To Ditch Cars And Embrace 'Catch The Bus Month' This September
Local people and visitors to the Isle of Wight are being encouraged to find out how easy and convenient it is to travel by bus.
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Children’s Ward Garden Given New Lease Of Life
A garden for young people to enjoy while in hospital has been transformed thanks to the generous support of the local community.
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Older Persons Good Living Show Sees More Than 500 Islanders And High Sheriff Attend
The High Sheriff of the Isle of Wight has praised a local homecare provider for organising a “brilliant” event aimed at supporting older people on the Island to live well at home for longer.
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British Heart Foundation Walk Taking Place In Memory Of Natalie
Four intrepid souls are taking on the final day of a 114km trek today (Sunday) to raise money for the British Heart Foundation.
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New Crime Novel Set On Isle Of Wight
A crime novel set on the Isle of Wight will have its hardback release next month.
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Cowes Enterprise College Students Celebrate Outstanding Results
Cowes Enterprise College Students celebrated long into the night after receiving excellent GCSE results yesterday (Thursday).
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Youth Groups Join Forces To Tackle Key Issues Affecting Young Islanders
Young people on the Isle of Wight have set out ambitious plans to tackle important issues raised at this year’s Isle of Wight Youth Voice Conference.
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Freshwater Parish Council Awards £5,000 Grant To FYTbus
Freshwater Parish Council were so pleased to be able to once again support the FYTbus with a Community Grant of £5,000.
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Ryde School Delighted With GCSE Day Results
Ryde School is celebrating another year of successful GCSE results.
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Carisbrooke Students Celebrate Outstanding GCSE Results
Carisbrooke College students and staff were celebrating today (Thursday) as talented teenagers at the faculty collect their GCSE results.
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Ryde Academy Students Celebrate Results Day Success
Students from Ryde Academy are celebrating their GCSE results today.
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Debut Single A Thing Of Beauty For Isle Of Wight's Ugly Ozo
An Isle of Wight band known for their high octane live performances have released their debut single.
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Quay Arts Music Event Being Held To Raise Funds For Wildheart Bears
Live music will come to the Quay Arts next month to raise money for the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary's rescue bears - Balu and Benji.
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Ventnor’s First-Ever Pirate Festival Hailed A Swashbuckling Success
Ventnor recently made waves with its first-ever Pirate Festival.
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Embark On A Journey Of Artistic Discovery At Isle Of Wight Open Studios
Artists across the Isle of Wight are being invited to take part in this year's annual Open Studios event.
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WRS Systems Named Lloyds Bank Business Finalist
Isle of Wight based WRS Systems has been named a finalist in the Lloyds Bank British Business Excellence Awards.
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Animal Loving Skylette Litter Picking To Raise Wildheart Animal Sanctuary Bear Funds
A kind-hearted seven year-old girl is raising money for the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary's rescue bears by keeping Isle of Wight streets and parks clean.
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Isle Of Wight's Footprint Trust 'Wins The Lottery' To Help Islanders On Low Incomes
Isle of Wight charity, the Footprint Trust, has received a grant of £25,000 to help islanders on low incomes.
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Canadian Comedy Star Heading To Ryde This Week
Ballyrags Comedy Club returns to Fubar in Ryde this week for another night of top-notch comedy, with Bobby Mair (as seen on 8 Out of 10 Cats, Never Mind The Buzzcocks & Russell Howard's Good News) headlining.
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Hats, Fireworks And Regatta Fun Have Sandown Buzzing
Thousands flocked to Sandown for the annual Regatta on Sunday (August 11), with organisers hailing the event one of the town’s 'biggest for years'.
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What A 'Rippa' Pippa! Brilliant 10-Year-Old Wins IDML Inshore Lifeboat Competition
A 10-year-old pupil of Arreton C of E School has been named the winner of a design competition run by local company IDML which received more than 300 entries.
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Orchard House Celebrates ‘Cuddle Day’ With Special ‘Cuddle Monster’
Newport's Orchard House celebrated a special ‘Cuddle Day’ on Friday (August 9), with the event bringing smiles and warmth to our residents.
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RSPCA Isle Of Wight Opens New Charity Shop In Ryde
RSPCA Isle of Wight has announced the opening of its new charity shop located at 168 High Street, Ryde.
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Isle Of Wight Runners Turn Out En Masse For 'Lets All Run Together' Event
Wednesday evening (August 9) saw the West Wight Road Runners host a Let's All Run Together (LART) event.
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Stable Footing - Phoenix Rises Up The Rungs For Newport GG's Debut
The Isle of Wight's own Phoenix Pro Wrestling will make its first appearance at GG’s Bar and Restaurant in Newport tomorrow (Saturday) in what promises to be a match made in heaven.
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Eldridges Welcomes Thoroughbred Joshua Gallop To The Team
Isle of Wight based Eldridges Solicitors is celebrating the appointment of highly decorated Joshua Gallop to its conveyancing team.
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West Wight Changing Places Toilet Installed
West Wight Sports and Community Centre unveiled its new Changing Places Toilet this week.
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Goals Scored With New Isle Of Wight Football Facilities
Newport & Carisbrooke Community Council (NCCC) have purchased twelve goals to be enjoyed free of charge throughout the summer holidays.
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Wightlink Marks Six Year Anniversary Of Victoria Of Wight With Sustainability Pledge
Six years ago (Friday 10 August 2018) Wightlink’s £30million flagship Victoria of Wight arrived at her home port of Portsmouth after a voyage of more than 3,000 miles from the Cemre shipyard in Yalova, Turkey.
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Medieval Knights Spotted Enjoying Summer Holiday On The Isle Of Wight
Some unusually dressed holidaymakers were spotted disembarking the ferry at East Cowes on Monday (August 4).
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Age UK Isle Of Wight Embraces Community-Centred Approach With Relocation To St Thomas' Square
Age UK Isle of Wight has announced their upcoming move to St Thomas House in St Thomas' Square, as part of a shift towards a more community-focused approach.
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Isle Access Expands Inclusive Activities With New Cycling Coordinator And Swimming Club
Isle Access has announced the appointment of Steve Wells as its dedicated Cycling Coordinator.
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Bookings Now Live For Accessible Viewing Platform At Ryde Carnival
Ryde Carnival are delighted to announce that a wheelchair accessible viewing platform will be available at Eastern Gardens again this year for the Main Carnival and the Illuminated Carnival.
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Battle Begins As Voting Opens For Europe’s Number One Island
We’re being urged to get behind the Isle of Wight in a bid to win the title of ‘most desirable island’ in a prestigious travel magazine.
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Help Shape Future Of Island Education By Having Your Say On School Place Planning
Islanders are being encouraged to join the conversation on school place planning on the Isle of Wight.
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Celebrate 25 Years Of The Isle Of Wight Walking Festival This October
The first set of walks have been released for the Isle of Wight Autumn Walking Festival.
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Ventnor Pirate Festival To Make Waves Next Month
Ventnor will host its first-ever Pirate Festival from August 14-17, coinciding with Ventnor Town Carnival.
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Annual Cowes Classics Week Proves Huge Success
The 16th Cowes Classics Week took place to great fanfare in Cowes between 7 and 12 July.
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Families Invited To Go Fossil Hunting At Fort Victoria Country Park This Summer
Families are being invited to join the Isle of Wight Council's ranger at Fort Victoria for a host of fun rock pooling and fossil hunting activities this summer.
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Cheese And Wine Afternoon A Huge Success At Orchard House Care Home
Orchard House Care Home hosted a delightful cheese and wine afternoon, which was met with enthusiasm and joy by the residents.
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See History Come To Life At Osborne And Carisbrooke Castle This Summer
This summer will see the grounds of Carisbrooke Castle and Osborne House come alive with characters from history.
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New Clubhouse At Heart Of Shanklin
Community Defibrillator Champion, Steve Read, saw his latest project unveiled by IW High Sheriff Graham Biss BEM and Lake Parish Council Chair, Paul Brading, outside of the Shanklin County Ground Clubhouse, as part of their summer programme of renovation.
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Love Wins At Isle Of Wight Pride 2024
Isle of Wight Pride celebrated a return to the beach in style with a weekend of entertainment, community involvement and a parade.
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Newport Nail Salon Launches Innovative App
A Newport Nail salon has launched its revolutionary new app today (Wednesday)..
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‘Bears On Bikes’ Raise £1,500 For Wildheart Animal Sanctuary Rescue
Isle of Wight visitors and residents alike may have been startled by the sight of two bears on Penny Farthings at the weekend.
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Crowds Flock To Sandown Airport For Flying Forties Weekend
With a strong sense of nostalgia visitors to Sandown Airport enjoyed the 1940s vibes of the "Flying Forties" weekend.
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Burpee Challenge Aims To Raise Vital Funds For Mountbatten
Saturday August 3 will see members from Ryde's CrossFit Incursion perform 60,000 Burpees for charity on Appley Beach from 9.30am.
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Sunsail Announced As Official Sailing Partner For Cowes Week
Cowes Week Limited (CWL), the organisation behind the world's premier sailing regatta Cowes Week, today announced that world-renowned yacht chartering company, Sunsail becomes their Official Charter Sailing Partner for the 2024 Regatta.
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Platform One ‘On The Road’ Hailed A Huge Success
The leading establishment for music education on the Island recently took Wight Noize winner Marnie Marie to perform at 23 schools.
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Blooming Great Afternoon As Isle Of Wight Garden Heroes Revealed
The results of the annual Wight in Bloom competition, organised by Visit Isle of Wight were revealed yesterday (Thursday) at a ceremony at Albert Cottage in East Cowes.
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Rescue Of Head Injured Yachtsman
A yachtsman who received a head injury aboard a classic yacht became the object of a rescue operation by Cowes RNLI lifeboat yesterday (Thursday).
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Summer Activities On The Horizon At East Cowes Based Mad-Aid Dot
The MAD-Aid DOT in East Cowes is the place to head for some inexpensive summer fun for all the family.
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Northwood Cemetery Receives Coveted Green Flag Award
The Friends of Northwood Cemetery are celebrating after being awarded a coveted Green Flag Award.
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Isle Of Wight Pride Returning To Ryde This Weekend
This Saturday (July 20) Isle of Wight Pride celebrates a return to the beach with a weekend of entertainment, community and a parade through Ryde.
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Small Steps, Big Difference This Plastic Free July
Island residents are being encouraged to take small steps to make a big difference this Plastic Free July.
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Sandown Community Celebrates New Belgian Chocolate Shop
Sandown High Street has welcomed the arrival of a new, innovative and sweet enterprise.
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Faroe Islands Named 2027 Island Games Hosts
At the Annual General Meeting of the International Island Games Association (IIGA) held in Orkney on 13 July the Faroe Islands were confirmed to be the Host Island of the 2027 Island Games.
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New Student Film Aims To Get Generations Talking And Make Difference To Isle Of Wight Communities
A new film about childhood, made by students from the Island Learning Centre and artists Teresa Grimaldi, aims to start conversations between different generations and make a difference to local communities.
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Isle Of Wight Open Studios 2024 Showcase Exhibition Opens
A free to attend Showcase Exhibition of a selection of more than 120 Isle of Wight Open Studios 2024 artists who are participating in this year’s event, opened with a spectacular launch on Friday (July 12) in the Café and Clayden Gallery at Quay Arts.
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Island’s Famous Roman Mosaic Inspires...A Regatta Hat
The 1,700-year old image of a cockerel-headed man discovered at Brading Roman Villa will be the theme of a spectacular hat created for next month’s Sandown Bay Regatta.
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Ryde Academy Annual Awards Ceremony Celebrates Student Success For 2024
Ryde Academy held its annual Awards Ceremony yesterday (Thursday).
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One-Of-A-Kind Classic Volvo On Exclusive Display At Van Mossel Esplanade Dealership
Cowes based Van Mossel Esplanade has welcomed a new and pristine example of a classic Volvo to its fleet of vehicles on the Island.
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Return Of Iconic Annual Pier2Pier Sea Swim This Month
Isle of Wight Marlins Swim Club is organising and running the iconic Pier2Pier swim race on Saturday July 20.
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Free Family-Friendly Art Trail Launching This Weekend To Light Up Cowes
A lighthouse inspired art trail is set to light up Cowes for the summer months.
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Can You Help Thwart Isle Of Wight Alien Invasion?
Newport based charity Natural Enterprise is asking keen gardeners and potential volunteers to visit them in the Garden and Outdoor Living Area at this weekend’s Royal Isle of Wight County Show to help combat 'alien' plants.
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BRIT School Students Bringing Free Show To Newport's Mountbatten
An original performance is to be staged at Newport's Mountbatten by young people from leading performing and creative arts centre, The BRIT School.
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All At Sea For Residents Of Cowes Care Home Old Charlton House
Residents at Old Charlton House recently took a day out sailing off the coast of Cowes and East Cowes.
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New Nature Trail Unveiled For Brading Roman Villa
Brading Roman Villa has unveiled its new Nature Trail as part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival.
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Ventnor Rugby Club Donates £400 To Team Teddy
Ventnor Rugby Club once more acted as a marshalling post and feeding station for the round-the-Island cycling Randonnee in early May.
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Double Success For Isle Of Wight Architect
Cowes-based architect Leah Mew is celebrating a double success at the prestigious Isle of Wight Society Conservation Awards and RIBA Design Awards.
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Madonna, Spice Girls, Abba And Elvis Light Up St Catherine's Summer Fair
Madonna, The Spice Girls, Abba and Elvis were just some of the stars at the St Catherine’s Popstars themed Summer Fair.
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Morley Takes US Handicap Crown On Night Of Thrills At Smallbrook
Ben Morley once again showed his liking for the open spaces of the 385-metre Smallbrook Speedway circuit as he took top spot in the 'Mark Cooper Truly Independent' US Style Handicap meeting.
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Hampshire And Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust Urges New Government To Prioritise Nature
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust has called on the newly elected government, and the region’s MPs, to step up and take the decisive action needed to protect and restore nature.
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Wightlink Announces Latest Sustainability Grants To Innovative Isle Of Wight Organisations
Wightlink has announced the successful Isle of Wight community organisations that will receive grants to help the Island to make progress towards meeting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
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Stars Out For Sight For Wight Short Story Writing Competition 2024
Sight for Wight’s Short Story Writing Competition is back after the success of last year’s which produced some very high-quality entries.
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Island Group The Pill Heading To Norway Following Isle Of Wight Festival Success
Following a successful 2024 Isle of Wight Festival appearance, Island punk group, The Pill, have announced a concert in Norway, taking place next month.
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Youth Arts Festival To Take Place In Sandown Next Week
Preparations are nearly complete for Ascend – thought to be the first-ever youth led arts festival on the Isle of Wight – which will take place at the Broadway Centre, Sandown
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Sailing Success Sees Ryde School Qualify For Match Racing World Championships in Jeddah
Ryde School’s sailing team has finished the season on a high to qualify for a global event.
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Isle Of Wight Open Studios Artists Showcase At Quay Arts
With the date set for artists to open the doors to their studios this August, Isle of Wight Open Studios are hosting a Showcase Exhibition of artists work.
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Wildheart Animal Sanctuary Trio Conquer Three Peaks Challenge To Help Rescue Bears
Three employees from Sandown's Wildheart Animal Sanctuary have successfully completed the Three Peaks Challenge in just under 24 hours.
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US Style Handicap Racing Returns To Smallbrook Stadium
US Style Handicap racing returns to Smallbrook Stadium this Thursday (July 4).
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All Aboard For Cowes BoatLife Fishing Championship
The second stage of the year-long exciting new national BoatLife Fishing Championship will be held at Cowes over the weekend of July 13 and 14.
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Simon To Honour Friends Who Died Of Brain Cancer With Annual Isle Of Wight Cycling Event
A Hampshire man whose life was “sent down a different path” after losing five friends to brain cancer has vowed to never stop fighting the deadly disease.
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Network With More Than 70 Island Businesses At Ryde School Next Week
The biggest day on the Isle of Wight business-to-business networking calendar will take place next week.
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Newport Minster Concert In Aid Of Dementia Sufferers And Their Carers
The Phoenix Choir will be performing in the recently renovated Newport Minster on Saturday 13 July in aid of the Minster’s new community project for those living with dementia and their carers.
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Emerging Artist Of The Month: Marnie Marie
Today marks a notable Sunday for Isle of Wight band Marnie Marie.
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Free Training Course To Address Island’s Care Sector Skills Shortage
A free 10-week training course is set to arrive at the Isle of Wight College, offering Island care workers a dynamic opportunity to tackle the region’s skill shortages head-on while boosting their skillset.
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Ability Dogs 4 Young People CEO Receives BBC Make A Difference Nomination
Ability Dogs 4 Young People IoW is thrilled to announce that Carol Court, the dedicated CEO of the Charity, is a finalist for a prestigious BBC Make a Difference Award.
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Gordon Endler Memorial Ride Taking Place Next Week In Aid Of Local Air Ambulance Services
An annual motorbike charity ride held on the Isle of Wight will raise money for two local Air Ambulance charities (Hampshire & Isle of Wight, and Dorset & Somerset).
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Isle of Wight Estate Agent Celebrates 250th Anniversary With 250 Hours of Community Work
An Isle of Wight estate agency is celebrating its landmark anniversary by giving back to the local community.
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Story Of Carnival Coming To Ryde For 2024 Mardi Gras
More than 20 school and community groups will take part in this year's Mardi Gras next month.
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Wightlink Warriors Welcome Back Chad Wirtzfeld
The Wightlink Warriors have announced the signing of Chad Wirtzfeld to the 2024 team.
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Men In Sheds Festival Hailed A Success
Despite inclement weather a large crowd enjoyed the "Men in Sheds Festival" last weekend at Sandown Airport.
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Platform One Students To Take Centre Stage At Isle Of Wight Festival
Talented music students from Platform One College on the Isle of Wight will appear at the Isle of Wight Festival this weekend.
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Cowes Primary School Celebrates Diversity With Annual International Day Event
Cowes Primary School has held its annual International Day as it continues to share the diversity of cultures, food, music and costumes of the local school community.
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Saturday Night Fever — Moonsaults And Spandex Heading To Newport Nightclub
An Isle of Wight wrestling company is taking to the dancefloor for its latest big event.
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Successful Cakes For Cancer Events By Islanders Raise Thousands For Wessex Cancer Support
Cherry Godfrey, WRS Systems, Café Isola, and Bembridge C of E Primary School were among those baking up a treat this May in aid of Wessex Cancer Support.
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Rural Traditions Kept Alive By Brighstone Primary School
Children from Brighstone Primary School helped to keep the rural tradition of country dancing alive by performing three dances at this year’s Shorwell Midsummer Fair.
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Winners Of Road Safety Poster Competition Announced
The winners of a road safety poster competition, launched by the Isle of Wight Council in partnership with Southern Vectis and the Isle of Wight Community Rail Partnership, have been announced.
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Four year old Cassie wins ‘name the red squirrel mascot’ competition
The Isle of Wight Red Squirrel Trust has named its four year-old winner of a competition to name the new mascot for the charity.
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Experience 25 Launch Hailed A Huge Success
Twenty-five Isle of Wight Festivals were celebrated at the launch party of Experience 25.
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Incredible Donation Made To Mountbatten Hospice From 2024 Sheepdog Trial
The third annual Isle of Wight Sheepdog Trial was held on a sunny June weekend with around 3,500 spectators watching 50 dogs from across the UK compete.
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Isle of Wight Festival of Running Results 2024 Race Results
Perfect weather conditions encouraged runners of all abilities to join in with the IW Festival of Running on Sunday June 9.
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Hovertravel Bottling It Up For World Refill Day
Hovertravel is using World Refill Day today (Sunday 16 June) to promote the transition away from single-use plastic and towards refill and reuse.
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Wildheart Animal Sanctuary Bringing Conservation Back Into FOCAS As Biosphere Event Returns
FOCAS Fest – Focus on Conservation and Science Festival – is returning to the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary for a second year after its successful debut in 2023.
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The Bargeman’s Rest Celebrates 25th Anniversary
The Bargeman’s Rest was packed with well-wishers last Saturday, 8th June, as it celebrated its 25th birthday with a day filled with fantastic food, drinks and live music.
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New Name, Same Team For Cowes Based Van Mossel Esplanade
In a move to align with its new owners, the Cowes based car dealership formerly known simply as 'Esplanade' will now be known as Van Mossel Esplanade.
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Island-Based ‘Brow Technician Of The Year’ Launches Innovative Online Training
Award-winning East Cowes based brow and beauty specialist Kellie Conway’s passion and enthusiasm knows no bounds.
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Fire Service Cadets Put Skills To The Test At Fun Activity Day
Fire Cadets from across Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire cadet (HIWFRS) units joined together for the first time ever for a day of firefighting related fun and obstacle courses on Saturday 8 June.
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Platform One Embarks On Island Wide Schools Tour
Platform One Music College has set a goal of performing in 20 schools in 10 days with live performances from 2024 Wight Noize winners Marnie Marie.
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Freshwater Parish Council Passes £50,000 Gift To Nature Grant Landmark With Latest Donation
A local council group has continued its commitment to aiding a local charity, handing over its latest donation earlier this month.
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Foundation Diploma In Art And Design End Of Year Exhibition Announced
Foundation Diploma in Art & Design students at the Island VI Form are set to exhibit their final projects.
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Isle Of Wight's First Ever Wrestling Cage Show Set For Newport
An Isle of Wight professional wrestling company is set to host the Island's first ever show to take place from within the confines of a steel cage.
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Kangaroos And Koalas Coming To Isle Of Wight
An influx of Kangaroos, Koalas... and Kiwis will be heading to the Isle of Wight this summer.
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UKSA Screen Time Reduction Trial Hailed A Success
A screen time reduction trial launched by UKSA earlier this year has been hailed a success.
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Wightlink Supports Its Charity Champions To Raise Money For Good Causes
Wightlink is supporting kind-hearted members of staff who want to raise money for six selected charities by matching their efforts with a company donation.
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Little Acres Childcare Centre Receives Positive Ofsted Report
A Newport childcare centre is celebrating after receiving its first Ofsted report under new ownership.
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Island Dance And Theatre Group Bringing Best Of Broadway To Shanklin Theatre Tonight
A multi-award winning Shanklin dance school is putting on its final performance of a show dedicated to the stage this evening (Saturday).
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Sandown Football Club Celebrates National Double For Male Weight Loss Programme
A club that helps overweight and obese men on the Isle of Wight lose weight through weekly football and healthy lifestyle sessions is celebrating two big wins at a national awards.
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Isle Of Wight’s Leanne Howard Named Among Top Bus Drivers On South Coast
Leanne Howard from Southern Vectis is celebrating this week, after being named among the top drivers along the south coast.
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Collision Between Road-Rail Vehicle And Trolley Near Brading
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has today (Thursday) released its report into a collision between a road-rail vehicle and a trolley near Brading, on 22 November 2023.
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Newport Electric Vehicle Charging Zone Approved
A proposed electric vehicle (EV) charging zone in the car park of Newport’s Morrisons supermarket has been approved.
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Appeal Following Shoplifting Incident In East Cowes
Police have released an image of man they would like to speak to following a shoplifting incident in East Cowes.
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Isle Of Wight Scam Alerts Issued For Christmas
Several prolific scams are being reported on the Island in the build up to Christmas.