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New hope for Ventnor’s Skatepark as positive talks resume: Volunteers sought for ‘DIY SOS’ meanwhile project
New hope for Ventnor’s Skatepark as positive talks resume: Volunteers sought for ‘DIY SOS’ meanwhile project
28, June 2023·3 min readRecord-breaking attendance at Isle of Wight’s Armed Forces DayIsle of Wight's Armed Forces Day shines, exceeding all expectations and uniting the community
3, February 2022·2 min readIsle of Wight Coroner joins voices calling for a dedicated Roads Policing UnitThe Isle of Wight Coroner joins others who say there is a need for a dedicated Roads Policing Unit on the Isle of Wight. Here's what she says
21, April 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight MP’s Harold Shipman reference leaves residents stunned at GP surgery meetingResidents left open-mouthed at MP’s comment about the serial killer GP who targeted the elderly
30, November 2022·1 min readBinstead community urged to attend drop-in session about flood planningLocal residents are encouraged to pop along at any time between 3pm and 7pm, to discuss some of the options being considered
23, June 2023·2 min readArmed Forces Day flypast by Lancaster Bomber cancelled due to engine fault"We are still in for a stonker of a show," says Councillor Ian Dore
7, October 2022·2 min readCouncillors share differing views on support for the Monarchy, as proclamation of King Charles III marked at meetingCllr Brodie refused to stand for the minute's silence and said polls showed fewer younger people supported the Monarchy
14, June 2023·2 min readJoin the ranks: Your chance to march at Armed Forces Day Parade in RydeRyde's Armed Forces Day parade marshal invites you to march with pride and honour
13, October 2022·2 min readFlooding report reveals residents’ hell after ‘extreme rainfall event’ in summer of 2021Cllr Ian Dore said, "Now we have the data and importantly the funding, we can light the touch paper and blow the doors off!"
23, July 2021·2 min readNew councillor and former Isle of Wight serviceman appointed as Armed Forces ChampionCllr Dore served with Royal Corps of Signals with Operational tours including the first Gulf War and Northern Ireland and received the hugely coveted 'Soldier of the Year' award
14, March 2024·2 min readWootton GP surgery relocation ‘closure by another name’ says local councillorIsle of Wight councillors criticise Wootton surgery's move as 'closure'
27, May 2021·2 min readNew Alliance Group take over Isle of Wight council’s Cabinet in post-election shake-up (Updated)The new leader of Isle of Wight council, Lora Peacey Wilcox, has named her dream team for the council's executive
24, May 2023·2 min readUnique Spitfire display to honour Isle of Wight’s rich aviation history on Armed Forces DayDon't miss the Spitfire action in Ryde for Armed Forces Day