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“Don’t Drill the Wight” is a grassroots campaign led by Islanders who oppose oil drilling on the Isle of Wight
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Cllr Karl Love said if people had concerns about the Covid vaccine to ask their local health professionals and not listen to anti-vaxxers
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After the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service were called to reports of a bonfire in the woods at Fort Victoria, they share this message, "The advice is very simple.... don’t start fires in the open!"
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Local councillors will have their say on application for a 54 home development tonight at the Whitwell and Niton parish council meeting
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The brainchild of Isle of Wight artist, Holly Maslen, the aim is to raise £500 by next spring to buy terracotta pots for those on low incomes who want to grow their own fruit, vegetables or anything else.
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Twelve-year-old Charlie Adkins has been involved with horses since the age of two and hopes to one day compete in the Olympics - in the meantime, he's picking up awards and accolades left, right and centre.
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A bereaved mother shares her story as part of the ‘Fatal 4’ campaign by Hampshire and Thames Valley Police to highlight the devastation drink and drug driving causes.
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After pleading guilty in September to drunk driving, the Hovercraft pilot today was sentenced in Newport.
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We wish Eddie Minghella a long and happy retirement, but knowing how busy he likes to keep himself, we suspect he won't have his feet up for long.
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Well done to all involved in ensuring that the College continues to move towards becoming a 'Good' school.
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We hope you can join us for this film premiere on Sunday night which OnTheWight is sponsoring
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As part of Dementia Action Week, the Speech and Language Therapy Team at St Mary's Hospital have produced these helpful videos
