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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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Searches carried out by independent lifeboat as well as coastguard yesterday after empty kayak found in Sandown. Turned out it was from a beachut that had been broken into and vandalised.
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Last chance this weekend to enter our ticket competition to win a family ticket to the Sandown & Shanklin Lifeboat Ghost Walk on 24th March.
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Take part in the annual Sandown and Shanklin Lions Club Swimarathon on 31 March and help raise money for a charity of your choice.
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VB reader Barry shares his views on the state of public toilets on the Island.
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Fire at Wimpy in Ryde has caused the road to be closed and traffic delays getting into the town.
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After six years Ryde East Community Association closes its doors for the final time on The Park Community Centre at the end of March. Its work will continue, but within the community rather than from a specific base.
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A member of the council's Ethical Standards Committee has resigned after David Pugh gave evidence to the government Select Committee about Island libraries. He believes there were inaccuracies in the evidence and says he can't remain silent
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Police appeal for witnesses after cars damaged in Ryde at the weekend.
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Quiz for all those up to the age of 16 to take part in at Sandown Library this World Book Day (Thursday)
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100 girlguides gathered at Sandown Zoo recently for the South West Region Roadshow.
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Delegated Decisions sees Puckpool Lodge being sold off for £172,000.