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It is intended to stage a seven-meeting speedway season, at Smallbrook stadium, between July and September, but more help and…

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The annual Mountbatten Charity Table Tennis Tournament took place on Saturday, June 7, attracting 48 players – 35 of them…

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Five ‘high quality’ houses could be built beside a former Isle of Wight train station. Applicants Stratton and Raben have…

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RYS supports IW young workers

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An Island charity is celebrating a decade of helping young people into training, education and employment, particularly in the marine…

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Island groups join forces to help young people thrive

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More than 110 people from across the Island gathered this week for the ‘Together for Children: Collaboration and Partnership’ conference,…

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Council strikes gold in Green Impact awards

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The IW Council has received a gold award for its environmental work at County Hall and Sea Street, as part…

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Friends of the Animals benefit from quiz night

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This year’s annual community quiz, at Trinity Theatre in Cowes, has raised £600 for Friends of the Animals, supporting the…

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Minster seeks memories for life events exhibition

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Newport Minster is asking Islanders to delve into their family photo albums and memories, as it prepares a new exhibition…

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Competitors from across the country took part in the Isle of Wight sheepdog trials at Rowlands Lane, Havenstreet. Visitors arrived…

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Wildlife trust calls for citizen scientists

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Niton FC marked their return to their Niton Springhead home ground with a successful season for the reserves, who finished…

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Wildlife card scheme launched to inspire Sandown children

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A new collectable card scheme, in Sandown, is encouraging families to connect with nature while supporting local shops. The ‘Nurture…

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Shhh… museum adds weekly quiet sessions

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