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Daff show tribute to exhibitor Eric

Chris Cornford Apr 19, 2021

A daffodil show, in memory of one of the Island’s top exhibitors in which his blooms were put on show…

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Caroline’s final duty as Island High Sheriff

Chris Cornford Apr 19, 2021

The final duty of the retiring High Sheriff of the Isle of Wight, Caroline Peel, was to hand out High…

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Shrape swimmers finish virtual round Island swim

Chris Cornford Apr 12, 2021

More than 100 people were on hand to cheer and clap a group of sea swimmers who finished their virtual…

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Volunteers make short work of tree planting

Chris Cornford Apr 12, 2021

Volunteers turned out in force on Saturday after a plea from Freshwater Parish Council to help plant trees. A total…

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Chris Cornford Apr 12, 2021

I have a significant birthday this week and to celebrate, I’ve turned into Victor Meldrew. My everyday life is filled…

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Sienna comes top of the class

Chris Cornford Apr 12, 2021

A Niton photographer was taken by surprise when she found out she had won the People’s Choice vote for her…

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Riding the Wight to help little Joey

Chris Cornford Apr 12, 2021

The godfather of three-year-old Joey Stead, whose family have been raising £7,000 for a private operation to free him from…

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Ice cream parlour back in business

Chris Cornford Apr 12, 2021

The ice cream parlour on Sandown Pier, which was gutted by an electrical fire in February, is back up and…

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Gary loses his cancer battle after honorary firefighter appointment

Chris Cornford Apr 11, 2021

Flags were flown at half-mast at lifeboat stations across the Island, following the death of Gary Spearman who died on…

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Island Minds covers mental health issues

Chris Cornford Apr 11, 2021

A new podcast to discuss mental health on the Island has launched. On Island Minds, joint presenters Hannah and Tia…

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Firefighters get Easter eggs from Island mums

Chris Cornford Apr 11, 2021

Each Island fire fighter and support staff received a special treat of an Easter egg thanks to the Isle of…

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Reflections on a sherival year

Chris Cornford Apr 11, 2021

We asked retiring High Sheriff, Caroline Peel, to look back on her unique year of office as the Island’s High…

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Platform one students release second singles

Chris Cornford Apr 11, 2021

Nadia Robertson and Beth Brookfield have returned with their second singles. They have quickly become some of the Island’s fresh…

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Charlotte White walking a marathon

Chris Cornford Apr 11, 2021

An eight-year-old Ryde girl has walked a marathon in just five days to raise money for the Cats Protection Adoption…

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Broken glass laid to deter bikers?

Chris Cornford Apr 11, 2021

Shalfleet photographer, Michelle Jackson, has raised concerns that broken glass could be being used to deter cyclists after a country…

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Scallywags still going strong after 25 years

Chris Cornford Apr 11, 2021

Scallywags Fun Club celebrated its 25th birthday on Tuesday and promised lots more fun for years to come. Scallywags opened…

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