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Fairy wings and flower crowns? Isle of Wight Festival 2024 theme revealed!
With three months remaining until the Isle of Wight Festival opens its gates for 2024, organisers have revealed this year’s theme! The festival, which returns to Seaclose Park this summer, boasts an enviable line-up, with The Prodigy, Pet Shop
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Lack of maintenance at Ryde Arena caused Mermaid Gin to pull out says councillor
Lack of maintenance at the former Ryde Arena ice rink caused the business behind Mermaid Gin to withdraw from major development plans, an Isle of Wight councillor has claimed. Cllr Michael Lilley — of Ryde Community Trust and who will represent
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Village "stabbed in the back" by GP surgery move
The 'closure' of an Isle of Wight doctors' surgery has been called a "stab in the back" by angry residents who will no longer have a practice in their village. In a shock announcement last week, Medina Healthcare announced it would be merging its
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Sandown man admits serious child sex abuse offences
A cricket coach from the Isle of Wight has admitted a series of serious child sex abuse offences. Stephen Maidment, of Beachfield Road, Sandown, appeared at the Isle of Wight Crown Court on Monday, March 18. He pleaded guilty to four counts
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Medina Community Choir's musical performance raises charity funds
Medina Community Choir (MCC) has raised a noteworthy £4,000 for two Island charities through their recent musical, Behind the Curtain. The proceeds were equally split, with the choir director, Hannah Brear, handing £2,000 cheques to the eating
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Hundreds more public electric charging points for the Island
Hundreds of new electric vehicle charging points are to be rolled out across the Isle of Wight over the next six years. More than £1.6 million is being invested to expand the current network of 33 publicly-accessible EV points. The Isle of
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Man who saw mum die from brain tumour to walk round Island for charity
A GRUELLING walk around the Isle of Wight over two days in aid of a charity that supports those diagnosed with a brain tumour, is being undertaken by a man who lost his mum to it. Phil Coe is set to conquer the gruelling Follow the Seagulls charity
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Island attraction among UK's top ten most unforgettable natural landmarks
AN ISLE of Wight location features in the top ten most unforgettable natural landmarks in the UK, according to Explore Worldwide. The results of a study carried out by the adventure tour operator shows the Island’s Alum Bay to be among the most
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"Giving up to nature is not an answer" — Ventnor councillor wants roads reopened
The Isle of Wight councillor for Ventnor has said he is "deeply concerned" after the council leader branded suggestions of reinstating Undercliff Drive, "foolish". Around ten years after a significant landslip destabilised the highway, Cllr Ed
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Days left to vote for Island in national tourism competition
There are just days left to vote for the Isle of Wight as winner of a national competition. The Isle of Wight Ramblers, representing the volunteer walk leaders of the multi-award-winning Isle of Wight Walking Festival, are shortlisted in a hunt
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"Staff are ambitious refusing to place barriers on what each pupil can achieve"
"Staff at the school are ambitious for each pupil, refusing to place barriers on what they can achieve." St Catherine's School, in Ventnor, has again been praised by Ofsted. The education watchdog visited the school — which teaches pupils with
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Ventnor seafront walkway opening date revealed
A POPULAR Isle of Wight walkway is set to open this month – albeit a little later than originally intended. The new seafront walkway to improve Rene Howe Walk (the Cascades) in Ventnor was originally due to open two weeks ago, but a problem with
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Meet the winners of Vectis Radio's Community Awards
A host of community awards have been handed out by Isle of Wight radio station, Vectis Radio. The Isle of Wight Community Awards were presented at the The Riverside Centre in Newport on March 15, by High Sheriff, Dawn Haig-Thomas. Gold, silver
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Warning for frost issued as temperatures set to fall
A warning for frost has been issued for the Isle of Wight with a relatively cold night in store. The Isle of Wight Met Service has said Islanders can expect ground frost in one or two sheltered rural spots tonight (Wednesday). There will also
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Mince pies aren't just delicious...they could be award-winning!
Isle of Wight web design firm, Brightbulb, has been shortlisted at the UK Company Culture Awards, for its Mince Pie Marathon. It is up against three other nominees for best charitable or corporate social responsibility initiative. The winners
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Meet the winners of the Green Impact Awards 2023
The Isle of Wight winners of the 2023 Green Impact Awards have been revealed. At a ceremony on Friday, March 15, 12 businesses were rewarded for their commitment to sustainability. They earned recognition across four award categories: platinum
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League leaders put Isle of Wight to the sword
LEAGUE leaders Havant III put Isle of Wight to the sword in a bruising battle at Wootton Rec on Saturday. ISLE OF WIGHT 10, HAVANT III 38 In an intense Counties 3 Hampshire clash, the visitors overpowered the hosts, despite it being a closely-contested
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'Planning bible' could move forward TONIGHT
The Isle of Wight's 'planning bible' could be a step closer to approval. The draft Island Planning Strategy will once again come before the Isle of Wight Council tonight, Wednesday, March 20, after a pause to consider other options. Now the
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Downer makes his mark in annual Prince Philip race event at Bembridge
WHILE the Prince Philip Memorial Trophy this year saw a disappointing turnout of only seven entries, Mark Downer emerged victorious despite starting last in a gruelling first race. Originally introduced in April 2021 in honour of the late Duke
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Voyeur caught at Gatwick Airport with explicit bestiality and child sex abuse images
AN ISLE of Wight voyeur caught in possession of explicit bestiality and child sex abuse images at Gatwick Airport is due to be sentenced next month. The case of Herman Kriel, of Swanmore Road, Ryde, was heard before Crawley magistrates on Friday
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Fly-tipped tyres near nature reserve cleared thanks to Island firm
An Isle of Wight company has been praised for clearing and paying to dispose of tyres fly-tipped near a nature reserve. Wight Tyres visited Brading Downs after seeing a Facebook post showing tyres dumped by Bulley's Pit. On arrival, more than
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Art exhibition and auction to be held in Cowes in aid of disability sailing charity
A FINE art exhibition and auction in aid of an Isle of Wight charity which enables people with physical disabilities to go sailing, will be held next month. The Fairwinds Art Exhibition and Opening Night Auction fundraiser, with all monies going
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Promotion fate remains in Hurricanes' hands despite Channel Islands loss
THERE was high drama on the Channel Islands after the league-leading Hurricanes were pipped at the death on Saturday. GUERNSEY II 29, HURRICANES 27 Guernsey came out all guns blazing, seizing an early lead. However, Sandown didn't
