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School age children and older people living with dementia are among the good causes supported in the latest round of…

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A proposal for three ‘affordable’ new flats at the site of a once popular dessert shop has been refused. Council…

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Two Ryde Harriers have put in impressive performances. Gary Marshall, fresh from a personal best at the Fleet half-marathon, took…

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by Debbie Yates Division One Ryde Rankers 5 v Ryde C 5, Ryde B 5 v Havenstreet A 5 Only…

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The first Yarmouth Beer Festival weekend, a collaboration between the town’s three pubs, which includes free live music and around…

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The end of National Village Halls Week was marked with a fun-packed celebration at Mottistone gardens on Saturday. Village halls…

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The interim plan for a devolution deal, to include a regional mayor, has concluded the Isle of Wight should remain…

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Island residents are being urged to take swift action to secure funding and support through the ‘Safe and Warm’ scheme,…

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WWII memories are to be captured for posterity

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Carisbrooke Castle Museum has embarked on a year-long project to collect and preserve memories of Islanders who lived through the…

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More than 10,000 people are claiming Personal Independence Payments (PIP) on the Isle of Wight. Both Island constituencies have a…

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As one of the few clubs that encourage members to use foil, epee, and sabre, West Wight Fencing Club is…

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A former residential home in Ventnor could be turned into three homes under plans submitted to the IW Council. Bluebell…

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St James’ Square is going to look blooming lovely

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