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Yarmouth Bridge reminder is produced in film

Press Release Sep 18, 2024

Residents are reminded that the major project to replace the entire deck of Yarmouth Bridge will begin next week (September…

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Camp Road development faces continued hostility

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter Sep 18, 2024

Hostility towards proposed housing off Camp Road has continued to build ahead of a consultation deadline on Friday this week.…

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How adopting a brother and sister changed the lives of one couple forever 

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For a couple who have wished to have a family for some time, Louise and Alex are sharing their story,…

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Ventnor landmark comes second in national ‘Bucket and Spade’ vote

Press Release Sep 18, 2024

A local landmark in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight has been awarded silver in a national vote. On Monday,…

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Green Party’s ExxonMobil’s pipeline full house meeting

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter Sep 17, 2024

The Isle of Wight Green Party had a full house yesterday evening at its Newport public meeting opposing ExxonMobil’s pipeline.…

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Southampton International Boat Show gets underway

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A & S Whitewood Good weather on Friday welcomed visitors to the Southampton International Boat Show at Mayflower Park. It…

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Dedicated breastfeeding spaces and support available

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The IW Council is continuously working to create spaces that are beneficial to the local community. Since April 2024, within…

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Welded metal trees take root at Sandown Bay

Isle of Wight Observer Sep 17, 2024

A new sculpture, a set of welded metal trees, has taken root in Sandown Bay this autumn, part of a…

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CO2 Pipeline campaign at a Brighstone meeting

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter Sep 17, 2024

The campaign against ExxonMobil’s Solent CO2 Pipeline is “out of the starting blocks” after a Brighstone meeting yesterday evening. Hosted…

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Privatised ferries are criticised by councillor

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter Sep 17, 2024

A Conservative councillor on the Isle of Wight Council has called for ferries to be brought under democratic control in…

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Loss of doctors is an “ongoing threat”

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter Sep 17, 2024

An Isle of Wight Liberal Democrat councillor has warned the loss of doctors is an “ongoing threat” on the Island.…

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Cowes RNLI Guild’s annual Summer Party

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A lovely evening was spent at the Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes for the annual ‘Summer Party’ event hosted by…

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Primary School admissions delayed until November

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The Isle of Wight Council has delayed the date for parents to register their children for primary school places due…

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Tree safety work will safeguard retained trees and wildlife habitat

Isle of Wight Observer Sep 15, 2024

Essential tree safety works are due to start at Los Altos Park in Sandown next week. The maintenance work is…

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New steering committee to oppose CO2 pipeline

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter Sep 14, 2024

The campaign against ExxonMobil’s Solent CO2 Pipeline is “out of the starting blocks” after a Brighstone meeting on Thursday evening.…

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Geoffrey Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales at Trinity Theatre

Isle of Wight Observer Sep 13, 2024

The next production in Cowes Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society’s 127 year history is at Trinity Theatre, Cowes, features characters…

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