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Campaigners host meeting on saving Brading CE Primary School
Campaigners against the closure of Brading CE Primary School hosted a community meeting yesterday evening at the town's St Mary's Church. The audience heard arguments for saving the school from Vix Lowthion, a teacher at the Isle of Wight Education
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Woman taken to hospital and detained after car set on fire in Sandown
A WOMAN was taken to hospital and subsequently detained under the Mental Health Act following a car fire on the Isle of Wight in the early hours of this morning (Friday), police have confirmed. At around 3.45am, two fire crews from Sandown and
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Met Office weather warning for heavy rain issued for Island
A Met Office weather warning for heavy rain has been issued for the Isle of Wight this weekend. The warning goes live at 12am on Sunday, September 22, and runs until midnight. The national forecaster says areas of heavy rain will bring the
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Isle of Wight campaigner hands in dentistry petition to Richard Quigley MP
An Isle of Wight campaigner handed in a petition to Richard Quigley MP in Freshwater yesterday (Wednesday) - dismayed at the imminent closure of the area's only NHS dentist. Full-time carer Ieuan Jehu's plea to save Freshwater, Totland and Yarmouth's
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Wightlink ferry timetable for 2025 announced with prices soon to rise
Isle of Wight ferry firm Wightlink has released its timetable for next year, and customers have until the end of October to book a 2025 sailing before prices rise. The cross-Solent operator says its 2025 timetable is now available for booking
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Car completely gutted in Sandown fire which spread to property
A fire which completely gutted a car and spread to a nearby property sparked a callout for Isle of Wight firefighters in the early hours of this morning (Friday). At around 3.45am, two fire crews from Sandown and Shanklin were called to the scene
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Solent-bound cruise ships sailing past the Isle of Wight this week
A wealth of cruise ships are set to pass through the Solent this week, with many visible from the Isle of Wight. Here's a list of arrival and departure times – for eagle eyed snappers and ship enthusiasts keen to spot the vessels on route.
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Exciting new features in 20-page Weekender section of the County Press
New regular features have been added into the Isle of Wight County Press's 20-page Weekender section. We've made the UK's biggest selling local weekly newspaper even more of a must-buy! Inside the newspaper each Friday you will find a revamped
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Island events only happen thanks to a huge team behind the scenes
Paddy McHugh, events organiser: I feel I need to write to explain to people that how important it is to value each and every one that are in front or behind the scenes of events. It is a personal thanks. When it comes to doing events there
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Weekend weather forecast from the Isle of Wight Met Service
A showery weekend has been forecast by the Isle of Wight Met Service. Today (Friday) there will be a lot more cloud than in recent days, with the risk of the odd thundery shower, more towards the northern half of the Island. Expect temperature
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Glorious September conditions at popular Sandown to Shanklin 10k race
Glorious September conditions greeted 124 runners on Sunday (September 15) for a popular Isle of Wight seafront race. MCC Promotions' Sandown to Shanklin 10k race, which kicked off from Yaverland car park, saw spectators line the route to cheer
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Newport care home hosts annual culture celebration party
A Newport care home recently celebrated its annual culture celebration party. Vecta House Care Home in Newport hosted the event to honour the diversity within the home. Residents, staff, and visitors contributed to an atmosphere rich with the
