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• Isle Of Wight Council Congratulates Nine Acres Primary School On Truly 'Outstanding' Achievement

  The Isle of Wight Council has congratulated an Island school on achieving the highest possible rating from Ofsted.

• Morrison's Parking Bay Reduction Mooted As Electric Vehicle Charging Zone Plans Revealed For Newport

  THE UK’s largest forecourt provider is seeking planning permission to install an electric vehicle charging zone next to Morrisons in Newport.

• Hampshire And Isle Of Wight Air Ambulance Launches Biggest Ever Appeal To Relocate Airbase

  Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has launched its biggest ever fundraising appeal, Operation Airbase - Save Time, Save Lives, to raise £3.6million for its airbase and charity headquarters.

• New Volunteer Crew Join Cowes RNLI – Could You Help Save Lives At Sea?

  Cowes RNLI station is looking for new volunteers to join its thriving community of people helping to save lives in the Solent.

• Experience 25 Set To Bring Celebration Of Isle Of Wight Festival At London's 02 Arena

  Experience 25, the exhibition celebrating the history of the iconic Isle of Wight Festival, opens at London’s O2 Arena on September 19.

• Collision Fears Prompt Late Night Cowes Lifeboat Launching

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• 'Incredible' Turnout For Oakfield Primary School Closure Meeting

  A MEETING discussing plans that threaten the closure of Oakfield Primary School had an “incredible” turnout last night at St John’s Church Hall in Ryde.

• Emerging Artist Of The Month: Ugly Ozo

  This month's Emerging Artist is a brilliant bassist-cum-singer/songwriter who's performed on several continents, and is set to blaze her own trail.

• New Marina Planned for East Cowes

  Following feedback from stakeholders and visitors to Cowes, Cowes Harbour Commission (CHC) is pleased to announce plans for a new marina for East Cowes.

• Pan Together Counting The Isle Of Wight's Cost-Of-Living Crisis

  Pan Together — a small local charity which exists to support and provide a community hub for the residents of East Newport — is appealing for help aiding those in need as the cooler months draw closer.

• Islander Annie Caddick Wins Silver Medal At 2024 Paris Paralympics

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• Cowes Enterprise College Students Shine In Matilda The Musical

  Cowes Enterprise College, part of Ormiston Academies Trust, has debuted its first musical production with Matilda Jr. the Musical.

• Isle Of Wight Emergency Services Called Following Discovery Of Body

  Emergency services were called to Shorwell in the early hours of this morning (Thursday) following the discovery of a body.

• Celebrating 25 Years — More Walks Added To The Autumn Isle Of Wight Walking Festival Line-Up

  There’s just four weeks to go before the Autumn Isle of Wight Walking Festival, celebrating 25 years in 2024.

• Third Arrest Made Following Arson Incidents At The Ocean Hotel In Sandown

  Officers investigating a recent series of arsons at the Ocean Hotel in Sandown have arrested a third man as part of their enquiries.

• Extensive Newport Town Centre Work To Begin This Month

  A section of Newport’s busy South Street is to be upgraded by Island Roads later this month.

• Island Line And Ryde Pier Set To Close For Maintenance

  MAJOR engineering works will take place on the Island Line and Ryde Pier starting from tomorrow.

• Islanders Offered Free Blood Pressure Monitor Home Loan Scheme

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• Free Healthy Eating Cookery Courses Coming To Ryde

  Ryde Town Council has been awarded funding by the South Western Railway Customer and Communities Investment Fund (CCIF) and SNG to deliver a series of community cookery sessions.