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The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary conquers the Three Peaks Challenge for bears

Press Release Jul 2, 2024

On June 20, three employees from the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, COO Lawrence Bates and Animal Carers Mary Lenton and Sandra…

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Island composer overcomes hip replacement to collect prestigious music award

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Isle of Wight resident, and lifetime composer of educational music, Pam Wedgwood, has been awarded the Art of Piano Education…

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Newport Minster concert in aid of dementia sufferers and their carers

Press Release Jul 1, 2024

The Phoenix Choir will be performing in the recently renovated Newport Minster on Saturday July 13 in aid of the…

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The Regatta Hat Factory comes to Sandown for carnival

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After the success of The Great Sandown Hat Revival in 2023, Sandown Carnival is offering everyone the chance to be…

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Mountbatten to feature in National Open Garden Scheme

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Mountbatten’s collection of beautiful plants and flowers will be showcased during a special event this weekend. For the first time,…

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Appeal following serious collision in Freshwater

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Police are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage following a serious collision in Freshwater. Police were called at about…

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Music festival meant three nights afloat for Cowes Lifeboat

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Cowes RNLI lifeboat was putting safety first when it joined the many boats gathered in the upper reaches of the…

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Friends donate educational touch tablet to Allergy Centre

Press Release Jun 25, 2024

A large, pro-interactive educational touch tablet has been donated to The David Hide Asthma and Allergy Research Centre at St…

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Battle of Britain Memorial Flight not taking part in IW Armed Forces Day

Press Release Jun 25, 2024

The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) will not take part in this Sunday’s Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day…

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New beach access steps open at Compton Bay

Press Release Jun 25, 2024

New steps leading down to the beach at Compton Bay have opened in time for the summer. The new wooden…

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Spell of drier, warmer weather brings increased wildfire risk

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An Amber alert for wildfires has been issued for Thursday this week covering Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Dry…

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Eco fashion show helps Island charities

Press Release Jun 24, 2024

An Eco Fashion Show was held on Saturday, June 8, in Christ Church, Totland, to benefit Timebank, Food Bank, Mountbatten…

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Free one hour parking in Isle of Wight Council car parks in Ventnor during Graben works

Press Release Jun 21, 2024

A free one hour parking scheme is being introduced in Ventnor while works at The Graben are carried out. The…

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Charity workers seek home for pair of elderly cats

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Charity workers in Ryde are appealing for kind-hearted cat lovers to give a second chance to a pair of older…

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CEO of Ability Dogs 4 Young People, honoured with BBC Make a Difference Award Nomination

Press Release Jun 20, 2024

Ability Dogs 4 Young People IW is thrilled to announce that Carol Court, the dedicated CEO of the Charity, is…

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Call goes out to step up to Diabetes UK challenge

Press Release Jun 20, 2024

A step challenge which raises vital funds for leading charity Diabetes UK returns this summer – and a call has…

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