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17, March 2012·3 min read

Could Council Changes Lead To Loss Of Island County Status? Asks Mike Starke

How much does the Island's independence matter? Would you mind if it was run by the Hampshire authority? Mike Starke wonders if changes now being made by the council, could ultimately lead to the loss of the Island's separate county status

12, March 2012·1 min read

Danny Briggs Takes Part In Live Web Chat At Noon

Your chance to question Islander Danny Briggs in live hat on Portsmouth News Website today from noon.

9, March 2012·3 min read

Second Place For Island Leigh In Extreme Racing Series

Great report by Alan and Suzanne Whitewood of Island sailor Leigh McMillan's performance in the Extreme Sailing Series.

7, March 2012·1 min read

Damien Nettles: Marathon Runner Supports Reward Fund

Marathon runner will donate all money raised to the Damien Nettles Reward Fund. In related news, suspects in the case are due before Police today. We'll update you when we hear more.

7, March 2012·1 min read

Disruption With The Hover

Operating a shuttle service

2, March 2012·1 min read

New Carnival Links With Italy

The New Carnival Company has just signed a formal Twinning Protocol with the Fondazione Carnevale di Viareggio in Italy.

2, March 2012·4 min read

Hannah Brock’s First Report from Bethlehem As International Observer

Islander Hannah Brock is currently in Bethlehem acting as an international observer to Israeli and Palestinian activists working for peace in the area. She shares her first report from the region with VB readers.

29, February 2012·1 min read

Vectis Under 15s Defeated By Eastleigh In Rugby

Commiserations to the Vectis under 15s team who were defeated by Eastleigh at the weekend. They play Ellingham and Ringwood at home on 11th March.

29, February 2012·1 min read

Happy Birthday To All Leap Year Babies

If it's your birthday today, have a great day and if you're planning to make a wedding proposal, best of luck!

22, February 2012·1 min read

Marie Colvin: Journalist Murdered In Syria While Reporting

This isn't about the Island, but it gives a sharp focus on what some journalists give us to report the news from dangerous places around the world.

21, February 2012·1 min read

Danny Briggs: Sportsman of the Year Award Followed By First Match For England

Congratulations to Islander Danny Briggs after he played for England today against Pakistan in the fourth One Day International in Dubai.

21, February 2012·1 min read

Watch Video Of Cllr David Pugh Giving Evidence To Select Committee On Libraries

Watch the footage of Council leader David Pugh giving evidence to the Culture, Media And Sport Committee earlier this morning.

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