Local Community News from Tuesday, October 15th, 2024
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Isle Of Wight Students Learn About Royal Navy Life Across The Centuries
Nine students from The Bay Church of England school in Sandown on the Isle of Wight enjoyed a VIP trip to Portsmouth, including a two-hour tour of the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth and a visit to Henry VIII’s 16th century flagship Mary Rose.
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Legendary Fred Celebrates 60-Year TV Anniversary With One-Off Isle Of Wight Show
With a career spanning six decades, Fred Dinenage has earned his place as one of Britain's most beloved broadcasters.
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Water Leak Nightmare For Ventnor Residents
A group of Ventnor homeowners are wondering when their nightmare will end after a Southern Water pipe leak nearly a year ago damaged homes and gardens.
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Cowes Enterprise College Applauded For Ongoing Commitment To Wellbeing With National Award
Cowes Enterprise College has again been awarded the prestigious Optimus Education Wellbeing Award in recognition of its support for wellbeing.
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Fourth Time Lucky Hope For Contentious Freshwater Conversion Bid
A bid to turn a Freshwater building into an office has been made following three failed attempts to convert the space in the face of ongoing opposition.
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Plans Afoot For Shorwell's Iconic White Lady Bridge
An iconic footbridge in poor condition, which straddles a main rural road on the Isle of Wight, could be replaced.
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Critical Care Charity Receives Donation From Hampshire Housebuilder
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has received a donation of £1,500 from a Hampshire housebuilder towards its Operation Airbase appeal.
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Isle Of Wight Council Forecast To Overspend By Almost £6m This Year
The leader of the Isle of Wight Council has admitted that the council is currently forecast to overspend by “around £5.7 million” this year.