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Specialist engineering work to start at Leeson Road

Press Release Aug 28, 2024

Specialist ground engineering work that it is hoped will lead to the full re-opening of Leeson Road at Ventnor will…

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Newport’s celebration of local heritage

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On Saturday, September 7, a new free festival comes to Newport as part of the National Heritage Open Days Scheme…

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New beginning for cancer support centre in Newport

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Cancer Support’s Newport centre, on Lugley Street, provides free personalised emotional and well-being support to anyone on the Isle of…

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Make sure your voice is heard by keeping your details up to date!

Press Release Aug 28, 2024

Islanders are being urged to check their electoral registration details or risk losing their chance to vote on decisions that…

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Police appeal following collision in Brading

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Officers are appealing for information following a collision in Brading. Police were called at 7.02pm on August 20 to reports…

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Two choirs support an Island museum

Press Release Aug 27, 2024

The Bus Shed at the IW Bus & Coach Museum was filled with the sounds of the Newchurch Male Voice…

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Island partnership shortlisted for national ‘dementia partnership working’ award

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A partnership on the Island between local voluntary sector organisations including Alzheimer Café IW, Age UK IW, Carers IW, Healthwatch…

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Mountbatten’s new wheelchair-friendly vehicle sports 50-year-old number plate

Press Release Aug 22, 2024

Mountbatten IW is delighted to be rolling-out a brand new adaptive vehicle, supplied by Island charity, the Tennyson Memorial Ambulance…

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Flagship loco Calbourne back on rails in time for Steam Show

Press Release Aug 22, 2024

The IW Steam Railway’s flagship locomotive Calbourne is back on the tracks, just in time for the annual IW Steam…

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Arreton Barns Summer Funday raises money for Wight Brainy Bunch

Press Release Aug 22, 2024

Last month’s Summer Funday at Arreton Barns raised a staggering £1,250 for Island-based charity, The Wight Brainy Bunch. Families descended…

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Vehicle Club’s donation to the IW Brainy Bunch

Press Release Aug 21, 2024

The Vectis Historic Vehicle Club Ltd were pleased to present Kathryn Grimes £1,000 at Arreton Barns. The £1,000 was raised…

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Ventnor’s first Pirate Festival was a swashbuckling success

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Ventnor recently made waves with its inaugural Pirate Festival, a four-day spectacle held from August 14 to 17. The swashbuckling…

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Snap up your tickets for IW Literary Festival

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Tickets are now on sale for the book lovers’ event of the year – The Isle of Wight Literary Festival.…

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Hovertravel announces extra late flight for Victorious Festival attendees

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Hovertravel has announced the addition of an extra late-night flight at 00:15 on Saturday, August 24, from Southsea to Ryde,…

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Cowes lifeboat heads out to help lone yachtsman

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A 26 foot yacht with one man aboard that had fouled its propeller and gone aground on the shore between…

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Could you help police over serious accident near Calbourne?

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Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision near Calbourne. Emergency services were called at 10.38am yesterday (Friday) to…

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