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A LOOK BACK IN TIME: Practical jokes

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With an increase in cases of COVID-19 across the Island, people are again being urged to do all they can…

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Havenstreet and Ashey Parish Council have elected Cllr Sue Lyons as the new chairman of the council, with Cllr Karen…

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SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOLS: Innovative use of technology at Dover Park Primary School

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Children at Dover Park Primary School have been using virtual reality (VR) headsets to help them re-engage with their learning…

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Island not included in investment plans

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The body which plans the South East’s transport needs to boost the region’s economy has published its investment strategy for…

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I’m incredibly pleased to announce that we are beginning to roll out the rental of e-bikes in some key towns.…

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Scott Howard will be walking a half-marathon (13¼ miles)across the Island to fundraise for his six-year-old great nephew, Josh, who…

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A special anniversary for Shorwell Midsummer Fair

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Huge crowds turned up to celebrate the 60th Shorwell Midsummer Fair in the grounds of the village’s Northcourt House on…

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The Royal Isle of Wight County Show returns this weekend with a bumper two-day event. The show last took place…

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Fantastic festival

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Wet Leg’s performance at the Isle of Wight Festival on Sunday afternoon drew a crowd so big that the Big…

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BBC’s One Show visits the Island

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Millions of viewers of the BBC’s One Show watched Professor Ben Garrod visit the Dinosaur Isle Museum in Sandown with…

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