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Two Ryde shops collaborate for The Wight Brainy Bunch

IW Galleries Mar 9, 2020

Bellissima and Sugar & Spice Lingerie are coming together again to raise money for The Wight Brainy Bunch. Last Autumn…

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GALLERY: Northwood House hosts motor neurone charity event

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Isle of Wight art takeover for National Careers Week

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The purpose of National Careers Week (2nd-7th March) is to celebrate careers guidance and education and to provide resources that…

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New Ventnor toilets proposed

IW Galleries Mar 8, 2020

NEW public toilets are proposed for the heart of Ventnor — providing the town’s only ‘accessible’ toilet facilities. Ventnor Town…

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Council and PHE issue statement on confirmed COVID-19 case

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Specialists from Public Health England (PHE) are working with the Isle of Wight Council and NHS colleagues following a confirmed…

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Zoo predicts a riotous housewarming celebration for lion brothers

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You can win an animal experience with a Kaiser Chief Kaiser Chiefs frontman and renowned coach on BBC TVs The…

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Nursery to only provide vegan or vegetarian lunches to staff

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Newport Nursery, Isle of Wight – part of the Tops Day Nurseries family – is already a sustainability champion, having…

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Isle of Wight Café Scientifique talk

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On Monday 9th March a talk will be given by Dr Sarah Duggidan, a Research Fellow in the Geography and…

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MP reassures Islanders over Covid-19 plans

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Island MP Bob Seely says he has been assured by Island health bosses that plans are in place on the…

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Isle of Wight among top 10 most beautiful destinations reached by ferry

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Big Ferry Fortnight launched with 10 most beautiful destinations reached by ferry and offers free tickets to ‘sea’ them •…

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Two men jailed for more than 10 years each for burglary and robbery

IW Galleries Mar 6, 2020

Two men have been jailed for a combined total of 21 years for offences in Hampshire and the Isle of…

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GALLERY: Wight Aid Ball

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Newport High Street to close overnight

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Newport High Street will be closed overnight tonight (Thursday) to enable Southern Water to carry out urgent works. The closure…

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Island neighbours share £300k prize thanks to People’s Postcode Lottery

IW Galleries Mar 5, 2020

Ten lucky Isle of Wight residents have won a share of £300k, thanks to playing People’s Postcode Lottery. The Sandown…

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Emergency road closure in Ryde

IW Galleries Mar 5, 2020

An emergency road closure has been put in place in Ryde today, to enable Scottish and Southern Electric to restore…

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