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Island leaders gather to pay tribute to emergency services for 999 Day

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The Isle of Wight has paid tribute to emergency services on the Island and across the UK at a flag…

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September is The Great Nurdle Hunt

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This month, local community group, Planet Aware, are calling for Islanders to get involved in a global plastic pollution survey:…

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Large donation received for Beaulieu House

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Following the club fund raising open day at Arreton Barns on July 7, The Vectis Historic Vehicle Club Ltd were…

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Awards recognise Girlguiding volunteers

Press Release Sep 9, 2024

Three long time volunteers have been recognised for service to Girlguiding/Trefoil Guild. Lynda Allen from Bembridge was presented with a…

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Fundraising concert tells about life on the Island

Press Release Sep 9, 2024

A fundraising concert in Cowes by Abbey Brass will include the world premiere of a new composition about life on…

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Nine Acres Primary School’s truly ‘Outstanding’ achievement

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The IW Council has congratulated an Island school on achieving the highest possible rating from Ofsted. Nine Acres Primary School…

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Hose Rhodes Dickson donate £1,000 towards skatepark

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Freshwater Parish Council is delighted to accept another donation of £1,000 from Hose Rhodes Dickson towards the new skatepark and…

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Care and support residents get together for sustainable summer event

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Residents from Southern Housing’s care and support services on the Island were invited to pick up some skills in protecting…

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The new Museum of Island Music History

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A new museum, devoted to the musical history of the Isle of Wight, has opened in Newport. The first floor…

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Lifeguards are thanked for their summer service

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Sandown Mayor Alex Lightfoot, and Sandown town councillors, organised an end of season thank you and presentation of certificates to…

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NOSY’s creative clean up of a popular park

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Creative colleagues at NOSY have been on a mission to tidy some of the Island’s popular recreational spaces. The team,…

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How will you Go Yellow for Mountbatten in October?

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The countdown is on to Go Yellow 2024, for Mountbatten IW, on October 11. Whatever you wear, eat or do,…

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Celebrate National Reading Group Day by joining a local reading group or book club

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Have you ever thought about joining a reading group or book club? The IW Council’s Library Service will be celebrating…

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Discover Island history for free next month

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There will be a free admission day at both of IW Council’s Newport museums in September as part of the…

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Brighstone Community Coffee Morning celebrates their anniversary

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Brighstone Community Coffee Morning recently celebrated their 10th Anniversary with a birthday cake, a glass of ‘bubbly’ and entertainment at…

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Wightlink Warriors Speedway team looks to pick up silverware

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The Wightlink Warriors Speedway team will be looking to pick up some silverware before the 2024 campaign finishes tomorrow (Thursday)…

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