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Historic England gives a grant to The Forestry Commission so work can start to save Bouldnor Battery, an important piece of World War Two heritage from collapse. Public asked to share their information on Bouldnor Battery.
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This exhibition of paintings and research material focuses primarily on the Freshwater landscape and Dimbola as a catalyst and meeting place for an exploration into the work several writers.
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£5,000 has been awarded to West Wight Sports Centre to run sports sessions for children with disabilities.
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Fans of reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates should be pleased to hear about plans for the Isle of Wight Reptilarium, located on the site of the former Aquarium in Fort Victoria.
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West Wight Sports Centre are staging their biggest ever calendar of sporting events this year and have made sure there will be something to suit everyone. Why not give it a go!
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West Wight Sports & Community Centre are aiming to raise £20,000 through Crowdfunder to build a new indoor climbing wall in Freshwater. Find out how you can help them reach the target in eight weeks through this new crowdfunding campaign.
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The remains were found in Freshwater Bay by a dog walker this morning. Police confirm details.
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Do you recognise this man? Police are very keen to talk to him following a sexual offence against a 16 year old girl on a bus in October.
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Whilst choppy waters make many of us retreat indoors to the wood-burner, those who surf, head for the water. Luckily for some, Seb Godsmark was on hand to film last week's surf session in Freshwater Bay.
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See 2016 out in style at this unmissable bash at The Cow Co. Up the style metre by booking VIP tickets and enjoy a private bar hosted by the bottle swirling Intoxicologist.
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Tapnell Farm Park has decided to extend the Save the Children Christmas Jumper Day to the entire weekend. The whole family is invited to go wild with wool and wear their seasonal sweater with pride.
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Two performances, which will be held in Christ Church, Church Hall, Totland Bay, have largely been organised by James Malia and aim to raise funds for aid agency CAFOD’s refugee appeal.
