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The Eight Bells get new defibrillator fitted

IW Galleries Feb 25, 2020

The Eight Bells in Carisbrooke has proudly taken possession of a new defibrillator for community use and it is all…

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Knit a chick for Mountbatten 2020

IW Galleries Feb 25, 2020

Could you knit or crochet a chick to raise funds to support Islanders and their families when they need it…

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MP turns Bob the Builder as he operates new WBM bulldozer

IW Galleries Feb 25, 2020

The latest addition to Wight Building Materials’ vehicle fleet has been put through its paces by Island MP Bob Seely.…

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Island Line has announced delays to today’s timetable

IW Galleries Feb 25, 2020

Island Line has announced it will run a reduced service throughout today (Tuesday), due to a fault with one of…

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NHS trust to grow its own ‘Diversity Champions’

IW Galleries Feb 25, 2020

In collaboration with Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police, the Isle of Wight NHS Trust recently held a training day…

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Council collected thousands in school absence fines

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter Feb 24, 2020

The Isle of Wight Council made more than £100,000 last year from fining parents and carers whose children had unauthorised…

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GALLERY: Isle of Wight Storytelling Festival

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Photos by Chris Cornford

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GALLERY: Wrestling from Wintergardens

IW Galleries Feb 24, 2020

The colourful, charismatic superstars of the ring came to the Ventnor Winter Gardens this month for a night of family…

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GALLERY: Cricket at Rew Valley Sports Centre

IW Galleries Feb 24, 2020

Rew Valley Sports Centre welcomed 2 cricket games, Brading Vs Island Bakeries and EPP Vs Shanklin. Photos by Chris Cornford

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GALLERY: Isle of Wight Running Festival

IW Galleries Feb 24, 2020

The Festival follows a spectacular trail along the coast from Colwell Bay to Totland Bay, over the heathland of Headon…

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GALLERY: Bembridge at Cowes Enterprise

IW Galleries Feb 24, 2020

Brading battle for victory amid concerns over fixtures. Photos by Chris Cornford

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Plans in progress for new cafe and toilet facilities on Sandown Seafront

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A busy stretch of Isle of Wight seafront could see a new restaurant and public toilets if planning permission is…

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Wightlink announce further cancellations for Monday morning

IW Galleries Feb 24, 2020

Wightlink have announced that a number of sailings on their Yarmouth-Lymington service will be cancelled this morning (Monday). Due to…

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Quay Arts hosting “The Great Leap Day”

IW Galleries Feb 23, 2020

To celebrate the end of the Lift the Lid on Island Culture project, Quay Arts will be holding ‘The Great…

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Almost £100,000 for projects to support domestic abuse survivors on the Island

IW Galleries Feb 23, 2020

Almost £100,000 of extra funding to expand support for survivors of domestic abuse on the Island has been secured by…

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Wight Aid supports hard working park volunteers at Northwood House

IW Galleries Feb 22, 2020

Wight Aid have presented Northwood House with a cheque for £358.18 to fund cordless gardening equipment for Park volunteers. The…

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