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Remember, remember hedgehogs in November

Chris Cornford Nov 5, 2020

Watch out for wildlife on bonfire night – that’s the message from Isle of Wight Hedgehog Rescue (IWHR) in Seaview,…

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Unless they’re being called ‘the nasty party,’ the Tories love a slogan, but their heartless decision not to fund free…

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Steve sings to save the umbrella tree

Chris Cornford Nov 5, 2020

Island musician Steve Love, who performs songs about life on the Island, has unveiled his latest number inspired by the…

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Liam’s music blog

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Everything To A Point – The debut EP from Isle of Wight Psych-Pop Band As We Leave Hailing from the…

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Green Isalnd Grants

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Homeowners on the Island could receive up to £10,000 towards the cost of making their homes warmer and more energy-efficient.…

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Sandown boy becomes Captain

Chris Cornford Nov 5, 2020

A former Islander has just been promoted to Captain in the Army. Stuart Natt, 40, grew up in Bembridge and…

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Are you a budding citizen journalist?

Chris Cornford Nov 4, 2020

If you’ve ever picked up your local paper and wondered why a story you know all about isn’t included, here’s…

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Flushed with success at national loo award

Chris Cornford Nov 4, 2020

Island High Sheriff, Mrs Caroline Peel, presented Shanklin Town Mayor, Steve Knight, with the prestigious National Loo of the Year…

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Motorcycle trialists get into deep water

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An overnight deluge ensured that the eighth round of the 2020 Winter Series Trials Championship, held at Sweetwater Brook, Calbourne,…

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Team swaps scrubs for shoeboxes at Christmas

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The team who made over 2,000 sets of scrubs for the NHS during the Covid pandemic are getting into gear…

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Private acts of remembrance recommended

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Private acts of remembranc recommended Remembrance Sunday parades across the Island have been cancelled due to the coronavirus. Instead, people…

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Community Response

Chris Cornford Nov 3, 2020

Big-hearted businesses and charities across the Island have come together to ensure our children have meals during half-term after Conservative…

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Tell us about your Halloween fun

Chris Cornford Nov 3, 2020

As the Isle of Wight Council advises against trick or treating due to the pandemic and urges everybody to enjoy…

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St Mary’s junction

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U-turns allowed at new junction Cowes councillor, Lora Peacey-Wilcox, has received more calls and emails about the new St Mary’s…

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Guest column by Richard Quigley of Island Labour

Chris Cornford Nov 3, 2020

“I believe the children are our future” – most of you have heard Whitney Houston sing that. Not just a…

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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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