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Grand Hotel fire

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Firefighters were called to the former Grand Hotel at Sandown on Sunday to tackle a blaze which had broken out…

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Sandown Cllr ties the knot

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Sandown South IW councillor, Ian Ward was married to his long-term partner Connie Cowley in a moving ceremony in the…

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Old Rydeians reunite in Yelfs

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A group of Old Rydeians from the classes of 1957-60 met up for their annual reunion at Yelf’s Hotel in…

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Trust ‘truly sorry’ for baby death

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A grieving Island couple are calling for lessons to be learned after the Isle of Wight NHS Trust admitted causing…

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Compassion. Kindness. Impact. People are inherently compassionate and kind. We’ve seen thousands of people doing their bit for their community,…

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Island organisations win BIG biodiversity awards

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The Isle of Wight Council has congratulated Arc Biodiversity and Climate and Artecology following their success at the BIG Biodiversity…

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Bus museum marks 25 year anniversary

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Members of the IW Bus and Coach Museum made a commemorative excursion on one of their vehicles last Sunday (Sept…

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Flu jabs available for all IW children

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Parents are being urged to take up the offer of having their children vaccinated against flu to reduce the spread…

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Solicitor runs trademark dispute to a happy end

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An Island solicitor is celebrating a High Court success by running the London Marathon. Michael Coyle, of Lawdit Solicitors in…

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Wet Leg unleash a second single

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June 2021 saw the arrival of brand new Isle of Wight band, Wet Leg, with their debut single Chaise Longue…

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Age UK Powder Run

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Colourful fundraisers turned out in force for the Age UK Isle of Wight Powder Run on Saturday, with more than…

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Ryde swimming club welcomes new funds

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Ryde Swimming Club, based at the Waterside Pool, has received a grant of over £2,000 from the Made by Sport,…

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Pumpkin pie on the menu for Yarmouth School pupils

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By Mal Butler The mystery of some big leaves appearing in a garden next to Yarmouth Primary School over the…

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Much loved exhibition of Island landscapes

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Head along to Ventnor Botanic Gardens from tomorrow (Oct 2), until Sunday, October 10, to view an exhibition featuring fantastic…

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Obituary – John Hannam

Press Release Oct 4, 2021

Legendary Island journalist, broadcaster and author, John Hannam, has died in hospital after a short illness, aged 80. John interviewed…

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