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Cutting edge technology piloted to reduce storm overflows and flooding

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New AI technology will be installed for the first time this month as part of ongoing efforts to reduce storm…

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Marking half a century of serving the Island

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For half a century the historic offices of Lord-Lieutenant and High Sheriff have served the Island. Following local government reforms,…

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“That Peter Crouch Podcast Live” starts early at the IW Festival

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Today Barclaycard presents the IW Festival announces that That Peter Crouch Podcast Live will open the festival earlier than ever…

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IW Armed Forces Day to commemorate 80th anniversary of Normandy landings

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IW Armed Forces Day later this month will include a special commemoration to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Ryde…

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Isle of Wight Masonic Charity cheque presentation

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A charity cheque presentation evening, hosted by Island Freemasons, was held at Cowes Masonic Hall on Thursday, May 30. Representatives…

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Man who assaulted shop workers during Newport robbery is jailed

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Daniel Taylor, aged 30, entered the Central Convenience store on the High Street at around 2pm on 21 March this…

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History ahoy at Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day

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The only surviving seaworthy craft from the Falklands war will make the short trip across the Solent from Portsmouth Historic…

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Work to upgrade a section of cycle track is set to start soon

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Work is to begin shortly to rebuild and resurface a section of the Newport to Sandown cycle track which has…

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Ryde town signs were in a ‘severe state of decay’

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The two illuminated Ryde town signs at the main entry points to Ryde were reported to be in a severe…

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Fire Safety Inspectors help Island hotels prepare for summer season

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A group of Fire Safety Inspectors from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) have been visiting…

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Southern Water to undertake sewer works at the Graben next month

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The Isle of Wight Council and Island Roads have been working with Southern Water to agree a plan around important…

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General election writs received by the Island

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The Island has officially received the ‘writs from the clerk to the crown’ for the general election. This official part…

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The Wight Strollers donate their 14th Public Access Defibrillator

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The Wight Strollers have made their 14th Public Access Defibrillator (PAD) donation following the success of their most recent pantomime,…

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New support scheme with Hampshire & IW Community Foundation for care leavers

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Sovereign Network Group (SNG) has announced a new match funding agreement with the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Community Foundation…

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UKSA’s screen time reduction trial hailed a success

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Earlier this year, UKSA launched a screen time reduction trial in a bid to ease anxiety amongst its young students…

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Volunteers desperately needed for community car service

Press Release May 29, 2024

Community Action Isle of Wight has made the decision to temporarily not take any further members for its community car…

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