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An analysis of the age breakdown of positive Covid-19 tests on the Isle of Wight shows which group has the highest number and which has grown the most over a seven day period
Isle of Wight News
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£2,000 could be yours! Enter the Lifeboat Lotto and support local lifeboats
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As well as a feature in The Times and the Mail Online, Simon Goodenough’s criticism of the current Ventnor Botanic Garden leaseholder, John Curtis, made it onto the BBC’s prime time 6pm Radio4 news last night
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Leonard Douglas Hay Currie, a British soldier who served in the Crimean War and went on become Colonel of the 133rd New York Infantry in the American Civil War is buried in Ventnor Cemetery - his grave is now sporting a veteran headstone thanks to the efforts of several people
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The dates have been announced for the 2018 Isle of Wight Waking Festival - with the event being extended to three weeks next year and promotional budget increased by 50% to attract more new visitors.
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Islanders are known for their generosity and willingness to help. Much-needed supplies are being gathered here for CalAid, to distribute to those suffering. Here are details of how you can help the Collection for Calais and what you can donate.
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The man told police he had acted out in ‘revenge’ following the recent breakdown of his relationship
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Cllr Dave Stewart is in no rush to pull back from labelling not cutting vital public services as 'socialist ideology'. We learn more from his recent letter too ...
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Councillor Michael Lilley will be championing the importance of peer-support self-help groups during Mental Health Awareness Week
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Four Island Conservatives meet with Wightlink CEO Russell Kew to discuss a new ferry users group.
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Get registering if you want to take part in the Open Studios event.
