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    Ventnor Fringe returns for seventeenth year with 130 shows, new music venue and secret locations

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    Robert Carter brings new oil paintings to Ventnor for Isle of Wight Open Studios

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    Theatretrain Isle of Wight seeks young performers for Les Miserables

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    Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra welcomes back violinist Charlie Lovell-Jones in May concert

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    education for all written on cardboard being held up at protest

    Isle of Wight families to protest against government SEND legal rights proposals

    Man jumping off a car with audience standing around

    Ventnor Fringe returns for seventeenth year with 130 shows, new music venue and secret locations

    Robert Carter's painting in the window of Peer Studios

    Robert Carter brings new oil paintings to Ventnor for Isle of Wight Open Studios

    Children on stage performing Les Miserables

    Theatretrain Isle of Wight seeks young performers for Les Miserables

    RNLI crew carry a dummy along the seafront

    Cowes RNLI invites public to 999 Emergency Services Day on the Parade this Saturday

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    Wildheart Animal Sanctuary marks 50 years and asks Isle of Wight community to share memories

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    Dementia UK leaders visit Isle of Wight as Hovertravel backs Admiral Nurse fundraising

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    Wessex Cancer Support brings community funday back to Ryde in May

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    Last pagan king of Isle of Wight celebrated by Pagans on St Arwald’s Day

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    Guess the Party: Photo edition May 2026 Isle of Wight Council election game

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    Dog-friendly beaches on the Isle of Wight where you can walk all year round

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    Pedestrian safety improvements planned for Hale Common

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    Isle of Wight e-scooter and bike share schemes set to continue until 2028

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    Isle of Wight families to protest against government SEND legal rights proposals

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    Nearly 30,000 Isle of Wight renters set to benefit as Renters’ Rights Act comes into force

    Man jumping off a car with audience standing around

    Ventnor Fringe returns for seventeenth year with 130 shows, new music venue and secret locations

    road closed sign laying flat on the road

    Parish councillor reveals 37 road closures on single day as Isle of Wight frustration mounts

    Children on stage performing Les Miserables

    Theatretrain Isle of Wight seeks young performers for Les Miserables

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    Parents urged to extend Child Benefit before it stops automatically in August

    RNLI crew carry a dummy along the seafront

    Cowes RNLI invites public to 999 Emergency Services Day on the Parade this Saturday

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    Reform UK predicted to win most Isle of Wight Council seats in May elections

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    Shalfleet pupil’s sunflower design to feature on 1,000 Walk the Wight medals

    charlie lovell-jones playing at iwso concert in jan 22

    Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra welcomes back violinist Charlie Lovell-Jones in May concert

    Tiger drinking water at Wildheart Animal Sanctuary

    Wildheart Animal Sanctuary marks 50 years and asks Isle of Wight community to share memories

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    Ultimate candidate guide: Isle of Wight 2026 local election

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    Hale common road junction from google maps

    Pedestrian safety improvements planned for Hale Common

    road closed sign laying flat on the road

    Parish councillor reveals 37 road closures on single day as Isle of Wight frustration mounts

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    Independent review of highways PFI contract sought following Isle of Wight Council elections

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    Councillor calls for full committee review of Isle of Wight roadworks disruption

    Lane closed on start of Fairlee Road

    Visit Isle of Wight CEO warns roadworks crisis is causing measurable damage to Island businesses

    Dementia UK cheque presentation

    Dementia UK leaders visit Isle of Wight as Hovertravel backs Admiral Nurse fundraising

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    Letter: ‘Temu’ Floating Bridge 6 wastes £1 million a year of your council money

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    Councillor Price reassures residents over access during Fairlee Road roadworks

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    Councillor questions Fairlee Road diversion plan as two-week closure looms

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    Fairlee Road to close for two weeks from 20th April for utility works

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    Asbestos canopy among works proposed for Ryde Pier Head station

    Karl Love with the hovercraft propellor

    Isle of Wight councillor shares story behind hovercraft propeller plan for East Cowes

    Paul Merton standing next to a steam train and coal pile with shovel in hand

    Paul Merton’s upcoming ‘Driving Amazing Trains’ series features the Isle of Wight

    Artist impression of the hovercraft propellor

    Hovercraft propeller from iconic SR-N4 could become East Cowes heritage landmark

    Environmental Services Manager, Jez Mew, with the gritting fleet

    Isle of Wight records mildest gritting winter in 13 years with just 22 runs made

    MMC Rope Access team hanging off Castle Rd Bridge in Wroxall

    Rope-access teams to survey hard-to-reach retaining walls in Ventnor this month

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Plastic Mermaids

Isle of Wight band Plastic Mermaids are Douglas Richards, Jamie Richards, Chris Jones, Tom Farren and Chris Newnham. Their debut single was described by Q Magazine as containing “some of the most creatively deployed panning heard all year.”

Below are some of the articles we’ve written about them.

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4, October 2016·1 min read

Plastic Mermaids live on Marc Riley’s BBC6 Music Show

Hear Isle of Wight band, Plastic Mermaids, play live on Marc Riley's BBC6 programme tonight from 7pm. Musically, the band are doing some of the most interesting stuff we've heard for a long time.
nakamarra singer
12, August 2016·2 min read

It was no trouble for The Rubble Club to please music lovers

Tuesday night saw the very first Rubble Club event - organised by Chalkpit Records and opening the Ventnor Fringe Festival - take place at a secret venue. It went down a storm and more are planned for later in the year.
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13, May 2016·1 min read

Plastic Mermaids announce third EP, Everything is Yellow and Yellow is my Least Favourite Colour

Plastic Mermaids announce their third EP (which you can pre-order now) as well as release one of the tracks in advance to whet your appetite. Looking forward to the video for this one.
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26, November 2015·1 min read

Plastic Mermaids premiere their latest single, Painted Lady

More musical beautifulness from Isle of Wight five piece, Plastic Mermaids. Their latest track is premiered on music site, GoldFakePaint.
douglas richards and james halsey at St Catherines
31, August 2015·1 min read

Be the first to see Doug from Plastic Mermaids’ new video

Sit back and enjoy eight minutes of musical beauty, composed and performed by Isle of Wight musician, Doug Richards from Plastic Mermaids.
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30, June 2015·1 min read

Have you seen the latest Plastic Mermaids music video?

Isle of Wight band Plastic Mermaids push to boat out for their latest music video ... quite literally.
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4, June 2015·2 min read

Island bands revealed for Bestival’s Invaders of the Future stage

It's great to hear that CHAMPS, Plastic Mermaids and Polar Maps will all be playing Bestival's new Invaders of the Future stage in September. It's going to be the perfect stage for spotting new talent.
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18, March 2015·1 min read

Another chance to see sell-out Plastic Mermaids gig

If you weren't able to buy tickets to see Plastic Mermaids on 11th April, fear not, they've agreed to put on another gig the following night.
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9, March 2015·1 min read

Plastic Mermaids: Tickets for Quay Arts gig sold out

It's a bumper day for Plastic Mermaids fans. Not only can you purchase their latest EP, but you can also book tickets to see them perform at Quay Arts next month.
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24, February 2015·1 min read

Go behind the scenes with this Plastic Mermaids video

We love the level of detail that Plastic Mermaids go to in order to achieve creative perfection. This behind the scenes video gives you a flavour of their dedication to the cause!
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30, January 2015·1 min read

Watch the latest Plastic Mermaids music video, Playing In Your Mind

If you've had enough of hearing about politics or cuts to public services sit back and lose yourself in the latest music video from Isle of Wight band Plastic Mermaids.
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15, December 2014·1 min read

Latest music video from Isle of Wight band, Plastic Mermaids

This music video really suits the choral sopranos, interstellar synths, indie-pop, calypso and thumb-thumping funky bass of Plastic Mermaids' latest single, Saturn.
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