75 YEARS AGO NEWPORT’S NINE ACRES SCHOOL OPENED ITS DOORS
Newport’s first newly-built school for more than 50 years began welcoming children at Nine Acres on 30th June 1951 -...
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GREEN PARTY CALLS FOR URGENT HEATWAVE PREPARATION AFTER RECORD-BREAKING TEMPS
The Isle of Wight Green Party is urging us to prepare for more frequent and intense heatwaves, warning that extreme...
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THINK YOU’VE GOT WHAT IT TAKES? FIRE SERVICE RECRUITMENT OPENS NEXT WEEK
For a 72-hour period from 00:01 on Monday 6th July, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service will...
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B&M AND SUPERDRUG CONFIRMED FOR NEW ST GEORGE’S RETAIL PARK
B&M and Superdrug have been confirmed as the final retailers heading to Newport's new St George's Retail Park.
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LUCKY GULL RESCUED AFTER DANGLING FROM BARBED WIRE ON ROOFTOP
A seagull left dangling from barbed wire on the roof of a Newport building has been rescued in a dramatic...
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ENGINEERS ASSESSING SHANKLIN LIFT AFTER TECHNICAL FAULT FORCES CLOSURE
Engineers have been inspecting the Shanklin lift today (Monday) after a technical fault forced the Isle of Wight Council to...
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DAMNING VERDICT FOR HMP ISLE OF WIGHT AS DRUGS, VIOLENCE AND SELF-HARM SURGE
HMP Isle of Wight has been heavily criticised by inspectors, who say rising violence, widespread drug availability, high levels of...
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MAN ARRESTED OVER ALLEGED RYDE MARINA FRAUD – POLICE INVESTIGATION CONTINUES
A 37-year-old man from Ryde has been arrested on suspicion of fraud by abuse of position.
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YOUNG ISLANDERS CREATE 2 YOUTH-LED FILMS THROUGH ARTSWORK CHARITY
Two powerful short films created by young people on the Isle of Wight are giving children and students the opportunity...
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VENTNOR CELEBRATES PROMOTION-WINNING SEASON AT ANNUAL AWARDS NIGHT
Ventnor Rugby Club celebrated a memorable promotion-winning campaign as players, coaches and volunteers were recognised at the club's annual end-of-season...
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