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Research reveals the most complete dinosaur discovered in the UK in a century

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The most complete dinosaur discovered in this country in the last 100 years, with a pubic hip bone the size…

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Island Learning Centre celebrates refurbishment with ribbon-cutting

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A school in Newport is sporting a fresh new look following a £100,000 revamp. The Island Learning Centre marked the…

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An original performance will be staged at Mountbatten IW, by young people from leading performing and creative arts centre, The…

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Cowes-based architect Leah Mew is celebrating a double success at the prestigious IW Society Conservation Awards and RIBA Design Awards.…

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Applications for the ‘spare seat’ scheme on school buses for the 2024/25 academic year close this Friday. Introduced by the…

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Children and young people on the Island should have a “world-class” education which gives them the best opportunity to succeed.…

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Ryde School’s sailing team have finished the season on a high. Ryde hosted the BSDRA Team Racing Finals last week…

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Work to reduce flooding and improve the ride quality on a popular section of the Newport to Sandown cycle track…

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A joint concert by two community choirs, the NHS Nightingales and Gurnard Community Choir, has raised £2,200 for local mental…

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Still relishing the success of their 2024 IW Festival appearance, Island punk group, The Pill, have announced a concert in…

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Low-income families and Island history preservation benefit from grants

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