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£10,000 of sun cream stolen from across the Island

Press Release Mar 2, 2024

Do you know these men? Police want to identify them as part of their enquiries into a shoplifting series that…

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First choices up as secondary school offers made

Press Release Mar 1, 2024

More than 1,000 children across the Island have been offered places at secondary schools this week. Today (Friday) is National…

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New sea defences nearing completion at Ventnor Eastern Esplanade

Press Release Mar 1, 2024

The final king piles have been installed at Ventnor Eastern Cliffs — a big milestone towards completing the new sea…

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Consultation begins on A3056 Blackwater-Lake safety improvements

Press Release Mar 1, 2024

Last year Isle of Wight Council was awarded £2.1m from the Department for Transport’s Safer Roads Fund for major safety…

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Three years funding secured for Creative Hub in Newport

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Independent Arts, the creative health charity for the Isle of Wight, has been awarded three years grant funding to secure…

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Wightlink supports customers with visual impairments to travel by ferry

Press Release Feb 29, 2024

Finding your way around Wightlink’s ports is now easier for people with visual impairments. The ferry company has teamed up…

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Residents have their say on waste and recycling with survey results

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The results are in! Islanders are being thanked for taking the time to have their say in this year’s waste…

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Man jailed for burgling two homes in Cowes

Press Release Feb 28, 2024

A man who burgled two neighbouring properties in Cowes has been jailed. In the early hours of the morning on…

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The team behind Cowes Classics Week is busy gearing up for this year’s event, which is set to be more…

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South Western Railway announces changes to Island Line timetable

Press Release Feb 28, 2024

Island Line services will run to a reduced timetable, with an hourly service between Ryde Pier Head and Shanklin, from…

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One man’s journey from ‘Postie To Pirate’ recounted at Medina Bookshop

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On Thursday 7th March at Medina Bookshop in Cowes, first time author Derrick Babington will be in conversation with his…

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Woman jailed for campaign of stalking against neighbours on the Isle of Wight

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A woman who waged a campaign of stalking and abuse against her neighbours in Brading has been jailed for 18…

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Building 41 celebrates it’s one year anniversary this month

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Building 41, the Island’s first business hub, has been celebrating its one year anniversary this month. New stats show the…

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Ryde golfers tee off in Spain aiming to win national trophy

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A team of golfers are hoping to bring a prestigious national trophy back to the Isle of Wight next week.…

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First edition gifted to RSPCA charity shop raises thousands for animals

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A scarce Harry Potter first edition given to an RSPCA charity shop has raised thousands of pounds for the animal…

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Give your views on preventing flood risk through design

Press Release Feb 27, 2024

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