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NOW IDENTIFIED: Appeal following shoplifting incident in East Cowes

Press Release Oct 24, 2024

Police are releasing an image of man they’d like to speak to following a shoplifting incident in East Cowes. At…

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Proposed EV charging zone in Newport Morrisons car park approved

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter Oct 24, 2024

A proposed electric vehicle (EV) charging zone in the car park of Newport’s Morrisons supermarket has been approved. Justifying the…

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Shanklin charity seeks consent to replace “very badly corroded” Shanklin Theatre windows

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter Oct 24, 2024

A Shanklin charity has sought consent to replace the Grade II listed Shanklin Theatre’s “very badly corroded” five first floor…

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Hill Climbs Championship is last event of the season

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 24, 2024

The Wightlink-Wight Mountain (WL-WM) Cycle Race Team held their Hill Climbs Championship on Sunday, October 13. More than 30 riders…

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Only around 14 per cent of a three-year-old MOJ grant has been spent by County Hall

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter Oct 23, 2024

Only around 14 per cent of a three-year-old Ministry of Justice (MOJ) grant has been spent by County Hall on…

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Landscape Lane development meets renewed backlash

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter Oct 23, 2024

A revised bid to build 12 houses with vehicle and pedestrian access on the edge of Newport has met with…

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Retired architect denounces controversial Fort Victoria development proposal

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter Oct 23, 2024

A retired Island architect representing the Solent Protection Society (SPS) has denounced a controversial Fort Victoria development proposal as arguably…

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Afternoon clubbers raise hundreds for hospice 

Press Release Oct 23, 2024

Party goers raised more than £600 for the hospice as they took to the dance floor at the Island’s original…

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Work begins on new Community-Led Housing project in Ryde

Press Release Oct 23, 2024

Work is underway on a new Community-Led Housing project in Ryde – one of the first of its kind on…

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Fashion show in Cowes helps the IW Brainy Bunch

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 23, 2024

All the tickets were sold out, when three friends, from Cowes, organised another New to Me Fashion Show last week,…

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Time running out to have your say on dog control measures across the Island

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Time is running out for residents to have their say on Isle of Wight Council plans to renew dog controls…

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Closed Cowes funeral directors could become a three floor house

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter Oct 22, 2024

A closed Cowes funeral directors that served the town for decades could become a three floor house. Christopher Galbraith has…

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Southern Vectis asks passengers to be safe and be seen at bus stops as evenings draw in

Press Release Oct 22, 2024

Southern Vectis is urging its passengers – particularly in more rural areas – to ensure drivers can see them when…

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Sandown High Street’s Hallowe’en hijinks

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Shops in Sandown High Street, and across the town, took part in a fiendishly fun and family friendly window dressing…

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Isle of Wight Observer Oct 22, 2024

If anyone was in any doubt about whether summer was over, the recent weather has certainly shown us that autumn…

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Can you help the pub with no beer?

Mal Butler Oct 22, 2024

A pub is staying open this week, despite being unable to serve alcohol. Charlotte and Nick Edwards took over The…

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