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Gift to Nature is a charity aiming to make a big difference
Gift to Nature is a charity aiming to make a big difference! It is the flagship conservation project of Natural Enterprise, a charity based on the Isle of Wight, founded in 2000. In 2016 they took over the management of a large part of the
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Southern Water customer data could have been sold on dark web
Southern Water has warned that five to ten per cent of its customers' data could have been stolen in a cyber attack. In an email to customers, the utility company said personal data such as names, dates of birth, national insurance numbers, bank
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Find out what improvements could be coming to Island bus routes
Late-night bus services in rural areas of the Isle of Wight could continue as more money is funnelled into the Island's only bus service. Another bus could also be added to route 5 service, from Newport to East Cowes, meaning it would operate four
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Housing future on the cards for former primary school site
An Isle of Wight primary school site — which has been empty for years — could soon be sold off and turned into houses. Weston Academy inTotland closed in December 2015 after its operators, the Academies Enterprise Trust, claimed pupil numbers were
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Island business providing mood lighting for Bulgarian airline fleet
ISLE of Wight-based manufacturer IFPL has been chosen to provide mood lighting for Electra Airways’ A321 fleet. Bulgarian airline, Electra Airways, provide services to leading tour operators, airlines, and brokers within the aerospace industry.
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Lorry full of vital supplies leaves Isle of Wight for Moldova and Ukraine
Isle of Wight clubs, including the Shanklin 41 Club, Shanklin Rotary Club and IW Austin Car Club, have raised approximately £3,500 towards sending a lorry full of vital supplies to Eastern Europe. The 17m-long articulated lorry, which left on Monday
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Jail for man restrained by security and shoppers after violent supermarket attack
A DRUNKEN man who became extremely violent with staff and a customer in a Morrisons supermarket on the Isle of Wight, was jailed by magistrates. He attacked the store manager when challenged — taking him to the floor, punching his face and attempting
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Seafront eyesore will remain after council plans fall through
Plans for the major redevelopment of an Isle of Wight seafront eyesore have fallen through again. After more than 18 months of no action at the Shanklin Spa site since the Isle of Wight Council agreed to sell the land, the preferred developer has
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Further Red Jet disruption due to weather, tide and operating restrictions
An Isle of Wight ferry has extended its revised timetable until at least tomorrow lunchtime (Thursday), due to weather and operating issues. Red Funnel has announced that due to the 'current weather forecast and tidal conditions', alongside Red
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LOCALiQ UK crowned Europe’s Rising Star of the Year at Microsoft Partner Awards
Newsquest Media Group’s digital marketing agency LOCALiQ UK has been named Europe’s Rising Star of the Year at the Microsoft Partner Awards. The Microsoft awards recognise digital marketing partners who go above and beyond to uncover hidden opportunities
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More parking restrictions coming to the West Wight
Around 30 new parking restrictions could be brought in across the West Wight in proposals from the Isle of Wight Council. Freshwater, Yarmouth, Totland, Brighstone and Shalfleet are all the latest areas on the Island to be looked at, as the local
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Island man face sexual offence charge against child
AN ISLE of Wight man accused of a serious sexual offence involving a child, will face trial. Ben Scutt, of Station Road, Wootton, denied sexually assaulting a boy aged under 13 years by touching, when he appeared at the Isle of Wight Magistrates
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Island athletes test themselves in Barcelona and Boston
AFTER dominating the local Ryde 10 Miles event last weekend, a small group of Ryde Harriers travelled to Chichester to compete in the Goodwood Festival of Running. Island Games representatives Chris Newnham and Carly Scoble opted for the half marathon
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Male voice chair desperately seeking a pianist!
A traditional male voice choir is desperately seeking a willing pianist to accompany them. The well-established Newchurch Male Voice Choir hold weekly practices and perform at several concerts throughout the year, all around the Island. However
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Crash near Ryde sees BMW flip as police are alerted by automated response
ISLE of Wight police responded to a crash near Ryde yesterday evening (Tuesday) – an incident they were alerted to by an automated response. At around 6.50pm, officers were called to the scene on Rowlands Lane. On arrival, they found a grey
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Prolific Island offender stole alcohol four times following release from jail
A PROLIFIC Isle of Wight offender barred from Tesco has been sentenced for a string of shoplifting offences following his release from prison. Nino Cavanagh, of Trinity Road, Ventnor, appeared before Isle of Wight magistrates on Friday, February
