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Jurassic’s Jim’s Rare Egg & Free gift

Chris Cornford Dec 14, 2020

Philosophers have debated for centuries whether the chicken or the egg came first, but whatever the answer to that question,…

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Readers Picture of the week

Chris Cornford Dec 8, 2020

This weeks photograph of a magnificent sunset over Ryde was taken by Therese Elaine Saunders who regularly enjoys taking pictures…

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Liam’s music blog – Isle of Wight Electro/Rock band Last Chance City release their new single ‘Their Front Page’

Chris Cornford Dec 8, 2020

Following a four-year hiatus, Isle of Wight band Last Chance City have officially reformed and are preparing new material. The…

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Brighstone’s pillar box gets a Christmas topper

Chris Cornford Dec 7, 2020

The Brighstone Knit and Natter Group have been brightening up their village again. This time they have got together to…

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Who knew Bob Seely was medically trained? Is there no end to his talents? I don’t usually do Twitter, but…

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E-scooter trial attracts attention of IW Police

Chris Cornford Dec 7, 2020

Island Police have issued a warning to e-scooter riders following a series of complaints just days after a trial was…

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Clare’s ‘roller coaster’ year

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A roller-coaster year for Clare Griffen, the West Wight Sports and Community Centre manager, hit another high last week. Clare,…

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Derek spreading some reggae Christmas cheer

Chris Cornford Dec 7, 2020

Popular Island singer Derek Sandy is aiming for No 1 after releasing a Christmas charity record. Derek, from Ryde, whose…

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Vaccinations on the way

Chris Cornford Dec 7, 2020

There will soon be vaccinations available on the Island, according to Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely. Although St Mary’s…

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More job losses on the way for Newport

Chris Cornford Dec 7, 2020

The Island is braced for more job losses, after Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia Group went into administration this week. As…

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Keeping warm in winter

Chris Cornford Dec 6, 2020

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation (HIWCF) has launched the Surviving Winter 2020-2021 campaign to help tackle fuel…

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Paying tribute to heroes of 1940

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Shanklin Mayor Steve Knight, retired Air Vice-Marshal Tony Stables CBE and the President of the Isle of Wight’s Royal British…

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Outdoor gym a hit with young users

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An outside gym has been installed at Bouldnor Field by Shalfleet Parish Council. The Sunshine Gym, an Activ8 Multi-Gym from…

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London Mini Marathon medals for Newchurch

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The cancellation of the London Marathon led to Newchurch Primary School taking part in the very first virtual London Mini…

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Natasha Lambert trip

Chris Cornford Dec 1, 2020

Island sailor Natasha Lambert, who has no use of her arms or legs and uses her breath and tongue to…

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E-scooters have arrived with free NHS journeys

Chris Cornford Dec 1, 2020

E-scooters arrived on the Island yesterday (Thursday) and to mark the occasion NHS staff will be getting free essential journeys…

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