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You can now comment on the plans to demolish the old toilet block at Compton and replace it with new modular design toilets
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The Isle of Wight 'Monolith' (briefly) reached bids of £20k on eBay this afternoon, then rose steadily to £50,000. Here’s a quick look at the account that’s selling the now-famous object
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More than 130 Islanders gathered at Compton on Sunday to voice their concerns about fracking on the Isle of Wight. The gathering raised awareness of the campaign and even made it onto the BBC local news (watch the video below).
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Isle of Wight Council delays recovery of beached whale due to high tide
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Explore the unique dark skies of the Isle of Wight through talks, activities, installations, and photography at the upcoming Dark Skies Festival
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There’s talk of a new motorcycle race in the West of Wight - Not Diamond Races. News OnTheWight’s got details from a briefing document (shared with us on the QT) and have been doing some digging. Here’s what we’ve found
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An Island singer and dancer features on lead vocals and headlines video for electronica producer's latest track.
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If you can, why not do your bit to help keep the clean the beach up after the recent storms.
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Rosy Burke has created this "love letter to the landscape" in a 40-page illustrated book, telling stories she's gathered from the Compton landscape
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Police are remaining tight-lipped, providing very few firm detail. Have you heard any more?
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Local action group's demonstration draws attention to plastic nurdle pollution
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Council director, Colin Rowland, said there are only two potential solutions: Re-routing the road from the coast; or upgrading existing inland roads to take diverted traffic
