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Report uncovers environmental crisis in the Medina Estuary

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A new study from The University of Manchester reveals a severe level of microplastic pollution within the Medina Estuary. An…

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Urgent restoration appeal for Quay Arts Centre

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Quay Arts, a beloved cultural venue at the head of the River Medina, is reaching out for community support in…

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Head of Mountbatten will retire next year

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Chief Executive of Mountbatten, Nigel Hartley MBE, will retire in October 2025 after spending over a decade with the hospice…

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NOW IDENTIFIED: Appeal following shoplifting incident in East Cowes

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Police are releasing an image of man they’d like to speak to following a shoplifting incident in East Cowes. At…

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Afternoon clubbers raise hundreds for hospice 

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Party goers raised more than £600 for the hospice as they took to the dance floor at the Island’s original…

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Work begins on new Community-Led Housing project in Ryde

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Work is underway on a new Community-Led Housing project in Ryde – one of the first of its kind on…

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Time running out to have your say on dog control measures across the Island

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Time is running out for residents to have their say on Isle of Wight Council plans to renew dog controls…

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Southern Vectis asks passengers to be safe and be seen at bus stops as evenings draw in

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Southern Vectis is urging its passengers – particularly in more rural areas – to ensure drivers can see them when…

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Sandown High Street’s Hallowe’en hijinks

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Shops in Sandown High Street, and across the town, took part in a fiendishly fun and family friendly window dressing…

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Man charged in connection with Cowes burglary attempts

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A man has been charged in connection with a number of burglary attempts on the Island. Jake Dunkling, aged 35…

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Leeson Road borehole work providing fascinating glimpse into area’s distant past

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The drilling of boreholes in the Leeson Road area of Bonchurch is designed to help protect the future of the…

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Vectis Corps of Drums Marching Band awarded trophies at Shaftesbury Carnival

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On Saturday, September 28, Vectis Corps of Drums Marching Band were once again asked to participate in Shaftesbury Carnival in…

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Can you take on the Runner v Train challenge

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Runners of all abilities are being challenged to take on a race with a difference. Race The Train will see…

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Island schools welcome top authors during festival

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The joy of books and reading was brought into 28 Island schools during this year’s Isle of Wight Literary Festival.…

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Could you be a parent to Ava? A sweet little girl with a big smile and happy personality needs a loving forever family

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Adopt South, the Regional Adoption Agency for Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton is looking to find a family…

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Two Island museums offer “Ferocious Family Fun” this half term

Press Release Oct 17, 2024

“Ferocious family fun” is on offer at two Island museums this Half Term in events organised by the Isle of…

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