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Councillors to receive progress report on potential committee-style governance

Press Release Mar 20, 2024

Isle of Wight councillors are set to receive a progress report on the possibility of switching to a new committee-style…

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Official opening planned for Ventnor walkway improvement works

Press Release Mar 20, 2024

An afternoon of activities are being planned to celebrate the opening of Ventnor’s Rene Howe Walk (The Cascade) on Good…

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Just days left to vote for the Isle of Wight to win England’s Tourism Superstar

Press Release Mar 20, 2024

There are just days left to vote for the Isle of Wight as winner of a national competition. The IW…

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Pupils and staff thrilled as school refurbishment completed

Press Release Mar 18, 2024

A £670,000 investment to transform facilities at an Island primary school has been completed. The past few months have seen…

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IW Chamber Business Awards – Nominees

Press Release Mar 17, 2024

The nominations have been published for the Isle of Wight Chamber Business Awards 2024, which will be presented at Cowes…

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Island man jailed for rape and coercive controlling behaviour in Gosport

Press Release Mar 14, 2024

A 28 year-old man has been jailed for 15 years for coercive controlling behaviour and raping a 25 year-old woman…

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Launch of two-way messaging service between victims and officers

Press Release Mar 14, 2024

A new way for victims of crime to speak directly to police officers handling cases has launched across Hampshire and…

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20 West Wight Road Runners ran for IW Food Bank

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Last night local running club West Wight Road Runners made their weekly club run a ‘Food Bank Run’. 20 runners…

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Islanders invited to celebrate Heritage Action Zone programme achievements

Press Release Mar 13, 2024

As Historic England’s Heritage Action Zone (HAZ) programme draws to a close, two Celebration Events in Newport and Ryde will…

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LOCATED: Have you seen missing Charlene?

Press Release Mar 12, 2024

Charlene, age 40, was last seen in Newport at around 10.10am today (Tuesday, March 12). She is described as: white,…

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Boxing Day Swim raises money for local charities

Press Release Mar 12, 2024

Following the successful Boxing Day Swim, Ventnor Carnival Association have made donations to three local good causes. Ventnor Community Foodbank,…

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St Catherine’s Fundraising Gala raises money to support the school’s work

Press Release Mar 11, 2024

The St Catherine’s Gala Dinner and Grand Auction held on Saturday March 9 raised an amazing £7,500 to support the…

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Island sailor sets sights on world and European glory

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By James Reid Arthur Farley has his sights on under-21 world and European glory, after making a welcome return to…

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Daisy takes a few steps after being ‘deliberately’ hit by car

Press Release Mar 7, 2024

A much-loved dog, alleged to be “deliberately” run over, has started the long road to recovery. Witnesses reported seeing the…

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Hurries tame Pumas in this week’s Rugby

Press Release Mar 7, 2024

Sandown & Shanklin Hurricanes have consolidated their lead at the top of Counties Two with a convincing 55-3 win at…

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Island Roads give update on Rene Howe Walk in Ventnor

Press Release Mar 7, 2024

Island Roads have provided an update on the ongoing project to improve Rene Howe Walk (the Cascades) in Ventnor. The…

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