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New Ventnor toilets proposed

IW Galleries Mar 8, 2020

NEW public toilets are proposed for the heart of Ventnor — providing the town’s only ‘accessible’ toilet facilities. Ventnor Town…

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Zoo predicts a riotous housewarming celebration for lion brothers

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You can win an animal experience with a Kaiser Chief Kaiser Chiefs frontman and renowned coach on BBC TVs The…

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Nursery to only provide vegan or vegetarian lunches to staff

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Newport Nursery, Isle of Wight – part of the Tops Day Nurseries family – is already a sustainability champion, having…

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Isle of Wight Café Scientifique talk

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On Monday 9th March a talk will be given by Dr Sarah Duggidan, a Research Fellow in the Geography and…

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MP reassures Islanders over Covid-19 plans

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Island MP Bob Seely says he has been assured by Island health bosses that plans are in place on the…

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Isle of Wight among top 10 most beautiful destinations reached by ferry

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Big Ferry Fortnight launched with 10 most beautiful destinations reached by ferry and offers free tickets to ‘sea’ them •…

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Two men jailed for more than 10 years each for burglary and robbery

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Two men have been jailed for a combined total of 21 years for offences in Hampshire and the Isle of…

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GALLERY: Wight Aid Ball

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Newport High Street to close overnight

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Newport High Street will be closed overnight tonight (Thursday) to enable Southern Water to carry out urgent works. The closure…

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Island neighbours share £300k prize thanks to People’s Postcode Lottery

IW Galleries Mar 5, 2020

Ten lucky Isle of Wight residents have won a share of £300k, thanks to playing People’s Postcode Lottery. The Sandown…

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Emergency road closure in Ryde

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An emergency road closure has been put in place in Ryde today, to enable Scottish and Southern Electric to restore…

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GALLERY: Shanklin football practice

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Wightlink routine inspections cause cancellations

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Due to a routine inspection, the 13:15 sailing from Portsmouth Harbour and the 13:47 sailing from Ryde Pier head will…

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Road closed in Bembridge due to gas leak

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A road in Bembridge has been closed due to a gas leak. Steyne Road is shut from its junction with…

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St Mary’s welcomes two ‘Leap Year’ babies!

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Maternity staff were delighted to welcome two ‘Leap Year’ babies born on Saturday 29th February at St Mary’s Hospital. First…

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Female team from Garlic Festival celebrate International Women’s Day

IW Galleries Mar 4, 2020

The nationally recognised Isle of Wight Garlic Festival will be back again in August and it returns with an all-female…

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