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Owners of Sandown eyesore fined after successful Isle of Wight Council prosecution

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The owners of a Sandown eyesore must pay thousands of pounds in fines and costs after failing to undertake repairs…

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NHS dental services set to continue in Freshwater

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A new provider will be taking on the existing NHS dental services in Freshwater on the Isle of Wight following…

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“Wonderful” Newport youth hub project supported by NCCC

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A “wonderful” Newport youth hub project designed to reduce anti-social behaviour was given a vote of confidence by a community…

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Generous worshippers raise £9,000 to help those in need

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Generous worshippers across south-east Hampshire and the Isle of Wight raised more than £9,000 to help those suffering in the…

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Isle of Wight’s Best Kept Village awarded to Wootton

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Wootton Bridge has every reason to be proud, as it clinched the coveted title of the ‘Isle of Wight’s Best…

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Free parking in Yarmouth due to bridge being out of action

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Yarmouth Harbour is offering two hours of free parking in the Pier Square pay-and-display car park (in front of Gossips’…

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Yarmouth RNLI centenary party marks 100 years

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Current and past crews, families and friends, and crew from flanking search and rescue services, including Cowes RNLI and Freshwater…

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Cowes to Maryland almost 400 years ago

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The official unveiling of an information board, commemorating the historic sailing, in 1633, of two ships, the Ark and the…

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Wight Wahines enjoyed a surf festival with fun competitions, beach games, a serious competition and a fun surf, at Compton…

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West Wight Team Vicar is set to leave

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The Rev Leisa Potter, the Team Vicar of the West Wight Mission Community, is moving to Exeter, with her husband,…

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Swimmers bare it all for charity at Yaverland beach

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More than 40 naked dippers took part in the ‘Bare all for Boobies’ charity swimming event at Yaverland beach on…

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It’s autumn – the season of log fires, Hallowee’en – and great theatre! Curtain Up presents ‘I’m Not Dead Yet’,…

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The House of Commons returns on Monday, which means MPs will be rushing back to Westminster following recess – although…

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Mandy carries out a nationwide Wren search

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Mandy Powell, a veteran Wren, is on a nationwide search for ladies who joined the WRNS (Women’s Royal Naval Service)…

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Successful adult learners celebrated at annual awards ceremony

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Successful adult learners who completed courses with the Isle of Wight Council were celebrated at an awards event last week.…

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