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As well as the £4,000 anonymous donation, support has come from others including WightAID, Sydenhams Ltd and YBS Insulation
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Belem Tall Ship is a training ship which has travelled from Calais and is heading for Caen. Green Man Rubbish Removal and Recycling shares these photos of it passing Yarmouth
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Joe needs to raise £5,000 asap after being selected compete in the World Skate Games in Argentina in October. Can you help?
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Two Isle of Wight Green Party candidates have been named for the (possible) East and West constituencies in the next General Election
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Watch: Dramatic video highlights importance to ‘Pass Wide and Slow’ around horse riders on the roads
Several riders from the West Wight took part in the annual Pass Wide and Slow event - raising awareness about the importance for drivers to give plenty of space when passing horse-riders on the road
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West Wight Sports and Community Centre announces plans for National Fitness Day 2022 as campaign calls for UK to prioritise physical health to support mental strength
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Buy your reduced-price tickets for The Reptilarium in September to use during October half term, when there'll be loads of free activities taking place at Fort Victoria
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Celebrate the Isle of Wight Biosphere later this month at the Fort Vic Foray with wildlife discovery, bird watching, woodland walks, seagrass, seashore and fossil walks
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Both housing schemes needed the traffic regulation order approved and in place before the development could start
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Cllr Robertson responds to the accusation that he's playing Monopoly with planning in Newport and calls for the Cabinet to overrule the Scrutiny Committee's recommendations
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The handy guide produced by Visit Isle of Wight provides info on getting around the Island, parking, good spots for spectating and more
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It is understood, should the proposed changes be refused, Conservative councillors would vote against the draft Island Planning Strategy, potentially blocking its adoption and delaying the process longer
