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In celebration of the 200th anniversary of the pint, Isle of Wight West MP Richard Quigley joined other MPs in raising a glass last week. Members of Parliament came together after it was revealed more than 210,000 people have pledged...
Read moreDetailsStaff and students at Cowes Enterprise College have marked the end of another incredible Key Stage 3 journey with a celebratory graduation ceremony for Year 9 students. The event was the culmination of three years of work for the students...
Read moreDetailsThe Isle of Wight Council is continuously working to create spaces that are beneficial to the local community. Since April 2024, within each of the 6 Isle of Wight Council libraries, there are specially allocated chairs for mothers to breastfeed...
Read moreDetailsThe Cowes Floating Bridge is to be suspended for several days next week. Between 05:00 on Monday 23rd September and 05:00 on Friday 27th September, planned maintenance will take place. The works are to enable the replacement of the North...
Read moreDetailsVecta House Care Home in Newport recently hosted its annual culture celebration party, an event dedicated to honouring the rich tapestry of culture and diversity within the home. Residents, staff and visitors collaborated to create a vibrant atmosphere filled with...
Read moreDetailsA total of 34 pairs from 7 clubs across the island have taken part in the annual Fourball better-ball match play competition which commenced in April. There were some very closely fought matches throughout this tournament which also included the...
Read moreDetailsVectis Rugby Football Club has announced the appointment of Allan Bridges as the new Chairman and Steve Dixon as Vice Chairman. This change in leadership comes alongside the expansion of the club's committee, a move aimed at driving the club...
Read moreDetailsCowes Enterprise College is set to ban its students from using their phones during the school day following an announcement from the Ormiston Academies Trust. The trust, which oversees a total of 42 state schools across the country, is looking...
Read moreDetailsTim and Emma Foster, who have run Godshill's The Taverners for the last 5 years, are to step down next month. Taking to their Facebook page this afternoon, the husband and wife pair have said they have made the 'difficult'...
Read moreDetailsNewport Heritage Day, celebrated on 7th September, 2024, saw the town bustling with excitement and activity. Over 500 classic cars lined the Quay, complementing the historic theme of the day, while Newport Minster alone welcomed 600 visitors. Free entry to...
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