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MP does not deny using ‘copy and paste’ quotes

Carole Dennett Oct 31, 2020

Should the MP write his own press statements - or just 'copy and paste' from written briefings? What are your…

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A walk into the history books for Karen

Carole Dennett Oct 31, 2020

Karen Penny is a lady on a mission - to help make sure others don't suffer as her family did.

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St Helens traffic under scrutiny

Chris Cornford Oct 29, 2020

Residents of St Helens recently met parish council Chairman, John Coleman, and local IW Councillor Brian Tyndall, to highlight recent…

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Shanklin Panto

Chris Cornford Oct 29, 2020

The news that Shanklin Theatre will be producing a pantomime with Spotlight (IOW) over the Christmas period will be welcomed…

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Unique business lost to Covid-19

Chris Cornford Oct 29, 2020

A tuk tuk business, set up at the end of last year, has closed down because of the Coronavirus. Scout…

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Picture of the week

Chris Cornford Oct 29, 2020

”Since March this year I have been regularly taking photos from all over the Island. These have been very well…

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Awards Presented By The High Sheriff Mrs. Caroline Peel

Chris Cornford Oct 29, 2020

The Island’s High Sheriff Mrs Caroline Peel has presented the High Sheriff’s Community Awards to Island shopkeepers who have gone…

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Hub for the pub

Chris Cornford Oct 29, 2020

A new Facebook page has been set up to help promote Island pubs. James Wilson, from Newport, has started ‘Wight…

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Dimbola lodge has a new president

Chris Cornford Oct 29, 2020

Dimbola Museum and Galleries have appointed a new President and Vice-President who have strong family connections to the celebrated Victorian…

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Liam’s music blog

Chris Cornford Oct 29, 2020

Becoming one of the most critically acclaimed albums of the year, and gaining praise from Elton John saying that it…

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Strings tribute to Saxophonist John Coltrane

Chris Cornford Oct 28, 2020

Local jazz guitarist, Nick Page, the inspiration behind the superbly observed and wonderfully played “Isle of Wight Suite”, regrouped in…

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Tips give boost to funds for hospice

Chris Cornford Oct 27, 2020

Two Yarmouth companies joined forces to raise £415 for Mountbatten. Nammets, on Bridge Road, and 1 Cab taxis surpassed last…

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Uzima in our hands

Carole Dennett Oct 27, 2020

By Mal Butler An Island charity has launched an emergency appeal to help save vulnerable children who attend a school…

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Carole Dennett Oct 26, 2020

Holmsey looks back at his mispent youth - do you remember warm school milk and rented tellies? What else was…

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Yarmouth Surgery to close permanently

Carole Dennett Oct 26, 2020

The announcement that Yarmouth Surgery will not reopen has been greeted with anger by local residents - who have questioned…

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Guest column by Jonathan Bacon – founder of Our Island

Carole Dennett Oct 25, 2020

Do you agree with Jonathan Bacon's views that there needs to be radical change at the IW Council?

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