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Massive drum roll for Island sailor Brian Thompson who has broken world records today as part of the crew that completed the fastest lap of the planet on board a yacht.
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Nominate your Isle of Wight sporting hero in the 2012 Hampshire and Isle of Wight Sports Awards. You have until 27th January to do so.
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Find out who has been awarded the VB Flickr Group Picture of the Week?
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Vote for Nick Percy, outstanding young athlete living in Bonchurch, who has been nominated for an award.
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Congratulations to Gert Bach and his team at Hillside Ventnor, which has been voted second best Hotel in the UK by TripAdvisor Critics. The hotel has an excellent restaurant which is also open to non-guests. Well worth checking out.
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Who will the VB Flickr Group Picture of the Week award go to this week?
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Red Funnel has been awarded silver status following an independent assessment by Investors in People in December 2011.
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A lifeline is being offered to small community and voluntary groups on the Island, with funding being made available to help them survive in the current economic climate.
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Nominations for sporting talent are in for the 38th Annual Sports Achievement Awards. Congratulations to all involved.
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We love this delicate shot by Ian Pacey in the VB Flickr Group Pool. The burst of colour is most welcome on this rather dreary day.
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East Cowes Victoria Vics are trying to raise funds for East Cowes Victoria AFC and The Island Young Careers by attempting to break the current Guinness World Record for the longest football match! Sponsors for the event are being sought or anyone who can donate prizes for the raffle etc.
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Find out who has been awarded this week's VB Flickr Group Picture of the Week Award.
