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Two teams of Isle of Wight Fencers took on the Royal Navy at their dockyards recently and returned to the Island with their heads held high.
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The Slipshod Singers head to the Memorial Hall in Freshwater this coming weekend for a concert in aid of the West Wight Sports and Community Centre.
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The five new defibrillators will be placed around the Totland, Freshwater and Shalfleet community in strategic positions that complement and enhance existing sites.
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There are two opportunities to see No Exit play live this month, both gig are fundraisers for Isle of Wight Foodbank and entry is via donations of non-perishable goods for the Foodbank supplies.
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A Freemason from The Needles Lodge, Isle of Wight, is to be honoured for receiving a Victoria Cross during WWI.
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A small business on the Isle of Wight is the victim of a theft of thousands of pounds of tools and other items. A £500 reward is now being offered for information leading to apprehension and conviction of those responsible.
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Hurrah! Temporary steps down to Compton Bay beach have been completed, just in time for the school holidays.
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The offer is open to volunteers and members of community groups across the West Wight, but spaces are limited.
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Mechanical issues on the St Claire ferry and a foggy Solent are causing delays on both of Wightlink's car ferry services.
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A father and son whose yacht was anchored in the seabed were helped by the Yarmouth RNLI at the weekend.
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Last year the 70 wonderful volunteer watchkeepers kept lookout at Needles Coastwatch for 6,710 hours, maintaining the station for 365 days in all weathers. Well done to them all!
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This financial boost will help restore the timber structure of the pier, and highlight all aspects of the Pier’s 140 years.
