Local Community News from Monday, March 3rd, 2025
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Green Light For Wild Beaver: Landmark Moment For Nature Recovery
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust has welcomed the government’s decision to legalise the wild release of Eurasian beavers in England.
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Super Bowel – Giant Inflatable Intestine To Tour Isle Of Wight
Bowel Cancer UK is inviting Isle of Wight locals to walk inside a giant inflatable bowel, when it tours the towns of Newport and Sandown, to raise awareness of bowel cancer and its symptoms.
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Local Insurer To ‘Walk the Wight’ To Raise Vital Funds For Mountbatten Hospice
More than half a dozen members of staff from a local insurer will trek the length of the Isle of Wight to raise funds for a cause close to their heart.
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Secondary School Offers Made To Island Children
More than 1,000 children across the Island have been offered places at secondary schools this week.
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Shanklin Garage Fire Leads To Emergency Service Call-Out
On-call firefighters from Shanklin and Sandown were alerted to a garage fire shortly after 6pm yesterday (Sunday).
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Mountbatten CEO 'Delighted' Following Government Funding Of More Than £330,000
Newport's Mountbatten has received more than £330,000 in government funding for 2024/25.
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Red Funnel Services Delayed For Up To 90 Minutes As Result Of Fog Disruption
Red Funnel is reporting delays of up to 90 minutes on its East Cowes to Southampton crossings today (Monday) after heavy fog disrupted the service.