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We love the rise of aerial footage (no pun intended) of the Isle of Wight. Sit back and enjoy this three minute film of Shanklin, Sandown and Ryde beaches from the air. It's glorious!
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Sandown and Shanklin Independent Lifeboat were kept busy last weekend, going to the aid of jet skiers and charity boat racers.
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Islanders tell OnTheWight they're confused as to why some roads in bad condition are not being resurfaced, when others, that seem mostly fine, are. Here's what Island Roads said when we asked them how they choose which roads get resurfaced first.
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Congratulations are in order for Shanklin Sandown Rowers, who did excellently at the Swanage Regatta last weekend.
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Although the overall rating from Ofsted is 'Requires Improvement', many strengths of the school's provision have been highlighted in the report.
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Great work by rowers in the Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club at the Woolston Regatta.
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An estimated 700 competitors, race officials, coaches and supporters visited the Island over the weekend for the Ryde Regatta and Shanklin Rowing Club's Regatta.
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A 48 year old motorcyclist from Newport died tragically at the scene of a collision in Shanklin yesterday. Police are appealing for witnesses to get in touch.
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Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the motorcyclist who died at the scene of a collision on the Isle of Wight today.
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It sounds like something from a comedy film. A herd of cows are on the loose in Shanklin old village with three police officers trying to get them home.
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As well as the bridge needing to be completely replaced, 50 year old plant in the motor room needed replacing to extend the life of the lift by 25 years.
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Dr Elizabeth Falk, a senior lecturer in Experimental Particle Physics in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Sussex University, will be sharing her knowledge in tonight's talk at Cafe Scientifique.
