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Being released in September, the mother of Isle of Wight missing teenager, Damien Nettles, tells the full, perplexing story of her son’s disappearance.
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The well-worn path through Spencer's Wood is the subject of a community effort to have the footpath protected as a right of way now that the land has been sold (STC) to a private buyer. See within for more details.
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Nearby schools have objected to plans to increase capacity at this Isle of Wight primary school and residents are urged to attend the public meeting being held tonight (Thursday) at the school.
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The Isle of Wight council say that even though the upkeep and maintenance responsibilities are not theirs, they do have a duty of care to anyone wanting to go onto the beach via this slipway, but have bowed to public pressure and moved the railings.
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There's quite a bit of concern in Gurnard about a beach that's access has been blocked by a newly constructed fence. OnTheWight has been pulling the pieces together to better understand it.
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The family home in Gurnard - which had been passed down through four generations - has been completely destroyed. As well as losing sentimental items in the fire, the family's pet dog also died.
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The Children’s Liver Disease Foundation relies completely on donations to continue their work and each year the Pickle Wars comes up trumps as a great fundraiser. Find out how to get involved.
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Boxing Day swimmers in Gurnard raised over £2,000 for the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, whilst swimmers in Ventnor raised over £2,300 for local cancer charity, PATCH. Well done to you all!
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The crowds of spectators swelled as hundreds of brave people ran into the cold sea to help raise money and awareness of vital local charities on the Isle of Wight. Watch videos and see photos from the events.
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What outstanding sunsets we get on the Isle of Wight. We love this one captured after some story weather.
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Join the brave bathers at Gurnard Green this Boxing day to empower young people in recovery from Cancer.
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23 men and women participated in a Dare to Brave It Swim in aid of the RNLI at the Little Gloster on Sunday afternoon.
