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Public vote opens for Red Funnel’s 2024 Isle of Wight Awards

Press Release Apr 8, 2024

The public vote is now open for the fifth annual Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards, which recognises the Island’s…

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Island Roads helps Dementia Café make opening date

Press Release Apr 8, 2024

Island Roads staff have joined the huge community effort to get a new Cowes Dementia Café ready for its fast-approaching…

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Appeal for information after fatal Calbourne collision

Press Release Apr 8, 2024

Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a fatal collision on the Calbourne Road, Newport, last night (Sunday). A…

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Plan ahead and arrive on time to Household Waste and Recycling Centres

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Residents are being urged not to arrive too early for bookings at the Household Waste and Recycling Centres (HWRCs) to…

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Red Arrows to grace the skies at Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day

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Following an emotive pitch by Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day organiser, Ian Dore, Ryde Town Council voted in favour…

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Ryde golfers just fail to reign in Spain earlier this month

Press Release Mar 28, 2024

It was a case of so near and yet so far for a team from Ryde Golf Club earlier this…

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How to be an egg-cellent recycler this Easter

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Household waste and recycling collections will continue as usual over the long Easter weekend, with collections as normal on Good…

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The Gouldings reopens after a major investment

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The Gouldings, an IW Council owned and operated care home in Freshwater, has reopened with a fresh new look after…

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Funding boost for Island swimming pools to improve energy efficiency and reduce running costs

Press Release Mar 27, 2024

Public swimming pools on the Island are set to receive a welcome funding boost. Pools at Ryde, Sandown and Freshwater…

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Do you recognise this man?

Press Release Mar 27, 2024

The police would like to speak to him after a 33-year-old man was the subject of racial abuse in the…

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Annual PEACH art exhibition celebrates the creativity of Island pupils

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The creativity of Island pupils will be showcased and celebrated in a new art exhibition opening at Newport’s Quay Arts…

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March of the Mods along Ryde Seafront

Press Release Mar 26, 2024

There will be a “true March of the Mods” along Ryde Seafront on Saturday (March 30), with some of the…

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Island museum secures £500,000 for essential repairs and upgrades

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More than half a million pounds is being invested in Dinosaur Isle — home of Britain’s most important dinosaur collection,…

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Two Island libraries to receive a big funding boost

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Two popular Island libraries are set to receive a £150,000 funding boost. The IW Council’s Library Service has been successful…

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Island Roads charity boost helps The Way Forward

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An Island charity has taken delivery of a minibus purchased with the help of a £14,000 grant from Island Roads’…

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IW Council celebrates the Island’s transatlantic rowers

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The heroic achievement of three Island friends who completed a transatlantic row to raise awareness of ocean pollution has been…

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