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With a crew of Girlguiding members taking part in this year’s Rolex Fastnet Race, a number of Islanders have shown their support for the crew who call themselves the ‘Fastnet Divas’.
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Award-winning writer's comedy for a cause: 'Incurable Optimist' hits Trinity Theatre
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We went along to give the ‘Try Sailing’ a go as it seems daft to have all of this wet...
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Relentless BBC investigative journalists have scrutinised every inch of the Damien Nettles case. OnTheWight has the background.
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Filming starts today (Thursday) at Osborne House, the seaside residence of Queen Victoria which has been chosen as a location for the feature film Victoria and Abdul, English Heritage confirmed.
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Daryll Pitcher was the only Vectis Party candidate to gain a seat on the Isle of Wight council, but he says he "romped home" with nearly 50 per cent of the vote
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Rachael Fidler responds to claims she made a “blatant falsehood” at Monday night's public meeting and says she'd happily attend a scrutiny committee meeting or fair public forum to help clear up any misconceptions.
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The Isle of Wight councillor for East Cowes shares his response to last night's Corporate Scrutiny meeting where the failures of the floating bridge were discussed
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There have been big improvements in the reliability of the Floating Bridge since it passed the five-yearly inspection with the MCA last year
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The Planning Committee voted to reject part of the officer recommendation. Red Funnel say 'they will not give up' and continue discussions with officers over the expansion of their East Cowes terminal.
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With the date for legal mediation drawing closer, Cllr Phil Jordan has confirmed that IWC are looking for a settlement of millions from FB6's designers and builders
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Is there light at the end of the tunnel for campaigners desperate to see action at the former hospital site?
