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Network Ryde Youth Service celebrates the opening of their new youth centre

Press Release Aug 6, 2024

Network Ryde Youth Service have officially opened the doors to their newly renovated youth centre in central Ryde. The project…

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Town councillor calls for more dog-friendly beaches

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A Ventnor town councillor is calling on the IW Council to use its current review of beach restrictions to make…

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New electric vehicles help drive down carbon emissions

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Twelve electric vehicles have joined the Island Roads fleet as part of the company’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint.…

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Ventnor Pirate Festival is set to make waves

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Ventnor will host its first-ever Pirate Festival from Wednesday, August 14, to Saturday, August 17, coinciding with Ventnor Town Carnival.…

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It’s Murder at Medina Bookshop this week

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On Thursday, August 8, anyone with an interest in the grisly history of murder and detective work is welcome to…

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Appley Tower re-opens its doors after restoration works

Press Release Aug 5, 2024

After extensive restoration work, Appley Tower is welcoming the public through the door once again. The essential repairs, that began…

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Have your say on school place planning for the Island

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Help shape the future of Island education by having your say on school place planning. Islanders are being encouraged to…

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Mountbatten warns of possible service cuts over NHS funding gap

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Due to a decline in NHS funding, “we are going to have to cut services in the next 18 months,”…

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Ban and suspended sentence for man who neglected kittens

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An Island man has been banned from keeping animals and given a suspended prison sentence after admitting neglecting kittens. Neil…

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A journey through Newport’s unseen heritage

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Newport Minster is to host an exciting new festival as part of the National Heritage Open Days scheme. On September…

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Southern Water trying new idea to prevent flooding

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Southern Water is paying for new driveways in an Island flood risk area so homes and local drains and sewers…

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Ryde on-call cardiac arrest responders offer 24 hour response

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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service are pleased to announce that Ryde on-call firefighters have joined the…

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Swim The Wight welcomes three newly qualified Open Water Coaches

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A total love for sea swimming has enticed three regular Swim The Wight members to undertake the very tough STA…

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Eight Island groups benefit from WightAID grants

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A greenhouse to help volunteers maintain the grounds of historic Northwood House is one of the grants from WightAID in…

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Old hovercraft skirts become a new range of souvenirs

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Hovertravel has expanded its HoverGreen range of souvenirs, through a partnership with Isle of Wight-based artisan crafter, Offkuttt. Taking the…

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Woodland footpaths improved to increase accessibility

Press Release Jul 29, 2024

Volunteers have worked hard to transform muddy tracks into stone paths at a West Wight beauty spot. Footpaths running through…

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