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A consultation or a word salad?

Carole Dennett Aug 28, 2024

ExxonMobil’s proposed Solent CO2 Pipeline is stirring up plenty of controversy. When I got the chance to interview Michael Foley,…

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Newport’s celebration of local heritage

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On Saturday, September 7, a new free festival comes to Newport as part of the National Heritage Open Days Scheme…

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Is grafitti helping or hindering Sandown?

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A controversial piece of graffiti on boarding around the derelict Ocean Hotel has caused a stir in Sandown. Residents and…

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New conveyancer for long-established firm

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 28, 2024

Eldridges Solicitors has recruited Joshua Gallop to its conveyancing team. Joshua will be advising clients on all aspects of property…

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Grab your tickets for this weekend’s Wolverton Fair

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 28, 2024

We still have tickets available for this weekend’s Wolverton Manor Garden Fair. At just £6 a ticket, pop in to…

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’Wonderful’ student remembered by school

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Ryde Academy pupils were given the opportunity of ‘special support’, following the tragic loss of a former student, Chris Koppany,…

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Bembridge gardeners display high standards for BHS show

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Despite the aftermath of Storm Lilian, which made many local events a complete washout, the Bembridge Horticultural Society went ahead…

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New beginning for cancer support centre in Newport

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Cancer Support’s Newport centre, on Lugley Street, provides free personalised emotional and well-being support to anyone on the Isle of…

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Vintage Ventnor vanquish visitors in this week’s football

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Ventnor continued their unbeaten start to the season, Ruben Bryan bagged 3 for East Cowes Sports Reserves, Rob Iley saw…

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Make sure your voice is heard by keeping your details up to date!

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Islanders are being urged to check their electoral registration details or risk losing their chance to vote on decisions that…

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Island talent set to thrill audiences next week with exciting adaptation of best-selling book ‘The Girl on the Train’

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The Apollo Theatre will open its doors next week to a modern play that is sure to grip local audiences…

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Careers festival encourages work in health and social care sectors

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A major health and social care careers festival is being held in Newport on Wednesday, September 18. The event at…

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Officers are appealing for information following a collision in Brading. Police were called at 7.02pm on August 20 to reports…

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Ryde resident ’neglected’ by IW Council disability services

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter Aug 27, 2024

A 59-year-old man from Ryde has accused the Isle of Wight Council of “walking away” from his legal right to…

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Two choirs support an Island museum

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The Bus Shed at the IW Bus & Coach Museum was filled with the sounds of the Newchurch Male Voice…

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Newport Illuminated Carnival defeats the inclement weather

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Despite the drizzly and chilly evening, the Newport Illuminated Carnival lit up the town with a brilliant display yesterday (Thursday)…

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