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If you’re interested in news from around the East of the Isle of Wight, this is the place to find it.
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See the work of two artists at the new Boojum and Snark exhibition opening this Saturday in Sandown
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The RNLI are seeking to move the lifeguard station on Sandown Beach and place it in a permanent position to save costs of removing and returning it each year.
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It had been pitched to News OnTheWight that Lake Parish Council’s debate on controlling public questions could reach the dizzying heights of the much-adored Handforth Parish Council last night, so how could we resist? Here’s what happened
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After the large amount of rain-fall last night, two areas of the Island currently have a 'flooding possible' alert.
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A rare marine reptile fossil has been discovered on an Isle of Wight beach and is now on display at Dinosaur Isle. It's thought to possibly be 150 million years old.
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Head to Ryde Hovertravel terminal for a come down sess on Monday
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Discover how the Bay Area Place Plan will transform Shanklin, Sandown, and Lake at public meeting
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Organisers are still looking for musicians to fill their empty slots for the Stand Up To Cancer fundraising day.
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Final call for the next Acoustic at the Altar session featuring Cathryn Craig and Brian Willoughby (from the Strawbs) tomorrow...
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A reserve tank crew, Roy landed in France on the evening of D-Day with the Sherwood Rangers - days later, both of his legs had to be amputated
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"We are still in for a stonker of a show," says Councillor Ian Dore