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Katy Taylor joins the Wightlink team as new Chief Executive

Press Release May 29, 2024

Katy Taylor will become Wightlink Chief Executive Officer from Monday August 19. This follows Keith Greenfield’s retirement from the Island…

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Island team reach the Young Enterprise National Finals

Press Release May 29, 2024

Wild Wax Melts from Carisbrooke College and Medina College go marching on into the National final of the Young Enterprise…

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Equals IW members present £150 cheque to charity MAD-Aid

Press Release May 29, 2024

EQUALS IW group members recently visited MAD-Aid’s headquarters in East Cowes to present a £150 cheque to the charity. The…

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Apply now for grant funding to support your community

Press Release May 29, 2024

Projects making a difference in their community could be eligible for a funding boost. The Isle of Wight Council on…

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Island tributes paid to Spitfire pilot who died in crash

Press Release May 29, 2024

Tributes have been paid on the Island to an RAF pilot who was killed in a Spitfire crash while taking…

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Appley Tower’s past revealed through volunteers’ restoration

Press Release May 23, 2024

A team of volunteers has delved into the past of Appley Tower as part of the project to restore the…

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Thanks to the community as road improvement programme completes

Press Release May 23, 2024

Island Roads is thanking Island residents as an intensive programme of highway improvement work during May nears completion. Over the…

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New Island Line timetable from Sunday June 2 announced

Press Release May 23, 2024

South Western Railway has announced a new timetable for the Island Line beginning on Sunday June 2. The new timetable…

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Family activities at council’s libraries and museums this May half term

Press Release May 23, 2024

There are exciting free activities for families planned at local libraries during the May half term. Pirates will be taking…

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Karl Love “delighted and humbled” to be elected Isle of Wight Council chairman

Press Release May 23, 2024

As previously reported, Councillor Karl Love says he is “delighted and humbled” to be elected the Isle of Wight Council’s…

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Multiply Awards celebrate adult learners numeracy achievements

Press Release May 22, 2024

The IW Council’s Adult Community Learning team hosted the Multiply Awards ceremony last night (Tuesday), shining a spotlight on the…

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Totland to Colwell seawall footpath partially reopened

Press Release May 22, 2024

A popular seawall footpath between Totland Bay and Colwell has partially reopened. Tonnes of rock and debris have been cleared…

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Royal Navy Parachute Display Team back at Armed Forces Day

Press Release May 22, 2024

The Royal Navy Parachute Display Team will be back by popular demand at this year’s Isle of Wight Armed Forces…

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Maritime units heading for IW Armed Forces Day

Press Release May 16, 2024

It’s not just the air space that will be busy at this year’s IW Armed Forces Day — Eastern Gardens…

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‘Fun For All!’ accessible play park to come to Godshill

Press Release May 16, 2024

The parents around the Island, especially those with additional needs, are celebrating after funding was finally secured for The Godshill…

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Police respond to anti-social behaviour involving electric motorbikes in Puckpool

Press Release May 14, 2024

Police have been responding to reports of anti-social behaviour involving electric motorbikes in the Puckpool area. These vehicles have been…

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