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Island Roads confirms the postponement of Lake Hill works

Press Release Feb 15, 2024

After careful consideration, works that were due to start at Lake Hill and Broadway, Sandown next week have been postponed…

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This Valentine’s Day why not learn CPR and save someone from a broken heart?

Press Release Feb 14, 2024

This Valentine’s Day, the IOW NHS Ambulance Service wants to remind everyone of the importance of learning Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)…

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Visit Isle of Wight conference delivers a strong ‘partnership’ message

Press Release Feb 14, 2024

Visit Isle of Wight’s first visitor economy conference saw over 120 representatives of business head to Newport’s Medina Theatre to…

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Isle of Wight artist competes in TV’s ‘Landscape Artist of the Year’

Press Release Feb 14, 2024

Island-based creative, Andy Ashdown, is one of just 48 artists selected from over 2,000 applicants to compete in the current…

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Will you take part in UKSA’s 100 meter descent abseil challenge?

Press Release Feb 14, 2024

Experience an amazing adrenaline rush and take on a 100 metre descent down the side of Portsmouth’s iconic landmark, Spinnaker…

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Sandown and Lake road improvement work takes place next week

Press Release Feb 13, 2024

A busy section of highway in Lake and Sandown is to be upgraded as part of Island Roads’ busy programme…

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Rural battery theft advice issued following thefts on the Isle of Wight

Press Release Feb 13, 2024

Police on the Island are offering advice following some recent rural battery thefts. Between 24 and 26 January this year,…

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Gangway work leads to disruption for disabled FastCat passengers

Press Release Feb 13, 2024

Wightlink customers who use wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with prams or heavy luggage, are being advised against using…

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Put your business in the running for the annual Red Funnel IW awards

Press Release Feb 13, 2024

Applications are open for the fifth annual Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards, which recognise the Island’s stand-out tourism businesses.…

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Man jailed for Sandown assault which left man with fractured eye socket

Press Release Feb 12, 2024

A man who fractured another man’s eye socket during a serious assault in Sandown has been jailed. On the evening…

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Help for parents and carers worried about their children committing cyber crime

Press Release Feb 12, 2024

Parents worried that their children may be at risk of computer crime can attend one of a series of special…

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A surprise donation gives a fundraising boost to the Island’s RSPCA branch

Press Release Feb 12, 2024

Staff at an RSPCA charity shop have received the anonymous donation of their dreams – a Harry Potter first edition…

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Traditional countryside event postponed until next year

Press Release Feb 12, 2024

The 2024 Hedgelaying Competition, due to take place on February 24, has been postponed until next year. Co-organiser, Matthew Chatfield,…

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West Wight gets to have a say over traffic proposals

Press Release Feb 11, 2024

It is the turn of residents in the west of the Island to have their say over changes to parking…

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The IW Council is thinking about changing the way it works. What’s your view?

Press Release Feb 9, 2024

At their Full Council meeting in July 2023 the council agreed to start work on changing its governance and the…

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CCTV images released following Island burglary and sexual assault

Press Release Feb 9, 2024

Do you recognise this man? The police want to identify him as part of an investigation into a burglary that…

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