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Island students learn about life in the Royal Navy across the centuries

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Nine students from The Bay Church of England school in Sandown enjoyed a VIP trip to Portsmouth, including a two-hour…

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New CCTV cameras keeping worksites and staff safe

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Island Roads is using new CCTV cameras to help ensure road closures are observed and on-site staff and pedestrians are…

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Despite the unprecedented level of diversions for roadworks, the Isle of Wight Bus Museum’s Wightrider running days on Saturday and…

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Man charged after serious assault in Brighstone

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A man has been charged in connection with a serious assault in Brighstone. Police were called at 5.22pm on 24…

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Wildheart Animal Sanctuary reaches £150,000 fundraising target in just five months

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The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary is delighted to announce that they have reached their fundraising target of £150,000 to build a…

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More road improvements are on the way

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Work to improve two busy sections of road in Cowes and Ryde will begin later this month. The work at…

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Rainbow Leader from Ryde one of the best in the country

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“Girlguiding Celebrates” is an event that honours some of the amazing members who have received a Guiding award or who…

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Islanders will get chance to add their voices to call for change on cross-Solent ferries

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Isle of Wight West MP Richard Quigley has been working this week to advance a pre-election commitment by Labour officials…

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Ability Dogs 4 Young People IW is looking for new Puppy Parents

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Ability Dogs 4 Young People is actively seeking compassionate Puppy Parent Volunteers to join their growing team and help transform…

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Owners of Sandown eyesore fined after successful Isle of Wight Council prosecution

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The owners of a Sandown eyesore must pay thousands of pounds in fines and costs after failing to undertake repairs…

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NHS dental services set to continue in Freshwater

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A new provider will be taking on the existing NHS dental services in Freshwater on the Isle of Wight following…

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Generous worshippers raise £9,000 to help those in need

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Generous worshippers across south-east Hampshire and the Isle of Wight raised more than £9,000 to help those suffering in the…

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Successful adult learners celebrated at annual awards ceremony

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Successful adult learners who completed courses with the Isle of Wight Council were celebrated at an awards event last week.…

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Help reduce highway flooding this year as we experience heavy rainfall

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With the recent heavy rainfall again highlighting the difficulties caused by flooding, Island Roads is again reminding landowners what they…

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A man has been jailed for supplying drugs to the Isle of Wight. Gezim Bajrami, aged 26, was stopped in…

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Witness appeal after suspected hit and run in Ryde

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