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Head back to 1970 with this photographic exhibition in commemoration of the Isle of Wight 1970 Festival and hear organiser, Ray Foulk, share his experiences of how the local community saved the festival from the Island ‘big-wigs’.
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Filling the gap left by cuts to ferry crossings, this new foot passenger service hopes to prove the demand for early morning and late night ferries during its six month pilot.
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It's not known how many casualties there are, but at least one person has had to be cut from the vehicle by the fire service and taken to hospital.
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It's the question on lots of Islander's minds as the holiday season approaches. OnTheWight raised a query with the council at the weekend, here's what they told us.
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Congratulations to all those involved with the Isle of Wight Woodland Therapy Project, which has been nominated for the National Lottery Awards.
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Those behind the campaign to see Isle of Wight Victorian Photographer, Julia Margaret Cameron, on the next £20 note have been waiting with baited breath for today's announcement. The Bank of England revealed all at 4pm.
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What a fitting tribute to a wonderful charity champion. Hiliary Jarman's memory lives on in these donations to vital services used by Isle of Wight residents.
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Residents not attending the tea party are invited to join others at the lighting of the Beacons on Yarmouth Green, Wellow Millennium Green and Culver Down.
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It's an early start. You have to be at Mottistone car park at 5am, but from what we've heard of previous years, well worth the effort.
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The team at South Boats in Cowes have been working on a refit of Yarmouth RNLI's Severn Class Lifeboat, the ‘Eric & Susan Hiscock'.
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Two new portrait exhibitions at Dimbola Museum and Galleries bring a treat for Islanders. Catch them between now and Sunday 10th July 2016.
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Dimbola to host exhibition of two great women artists, showcasing their compelling photographic portraits. All welcome to the preview event on Thursday this week.
