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Planet Aware hosts mini-conference on the impact of marine plastic pollution: Read the report Planet Aware’s mini-conference focused on nurdle and cigarette butt pollution awareness

Planet Aware’s mini-conference focused on nurdle and cigarette butt pollution awareness

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Isle of Wight to get 23 more electric double decker buses with £3.6m government funding Southern Vectis and Isle of Wight Council secure another multi-million pound grant to expand electric bus fleet

Southern Vectis and Isle of Wight Council secure another multi-million pound grant to expand electric bus fleet

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Wight Energy Directory: New service connects Isle of Wight residents with trusted local energy suppliers A new directory helps Isle of Wight residents find trusted local energy suppliers

A new directory from Wight Community Energy helps Isle of Wight residents find trusted local energy suppliers

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Mountbatten husky trail team raises £40,000 ahead of Lapland challenge next week Ten Isle of Wight fundraisers tackle a 240km husky sled challenge for Mountbatten

Ten Isle of Wight fundraisers tackle a 240km husky sled challenge for Mountbatten

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Vectis Astronomical Society explores telescope evolution at latest event Vectis Astronomical Society invites the public to explore telescope history

Vectis Astronomical Society invites the public to explore telescope history

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Isle of Wight Youth Justice Service recognised for strong outcomes and leadership The Isle of Wight Youth Justice Service has achieved the highest Quadrant 1 rating

The Isle of Wight Youth Justice Service has achieved the highest Quadrant 1 rating

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Holi-themed fundraising evening raises £7,000 for Mountbatten and Dementia UK Vibrant evening of dance and culture successfully funds important local healthcare initiatives

Vibrant evening of dance and culture successfully funds important local healthcare initiatives

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Elliott Vince represents Isle of Wight young carers at royal reception honouring caregiving Isle of Wight's Elliott Vince meets the King, Queen, and PM at Windsor

Isle of Wight's Elliott Vince meets the King, Queen and PM at Windsor

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Red Funnel raises £50,578 for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance Red Funnel marks a milestone by supporting the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance

Red Funnel marks a milestone by supporting the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance

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Lemn Sissay to keynote conference focusing on emotional wellbeing for vulnerable youth Lemn Sissay will speak on the importance of relationships for vulnerable children

Lemn Sissay will speak on the importance of relationships for vulnerable children

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Free Isle of Wight community event to explore ageing and dementia research Engage with researchers and learn about dementia at the Community Action event next week

Engage with researchers and learn about dementia at the Community Action event next week

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New Crisis and Resilience Fund launches in April to support Islanders in need A new £2.2 million fund will support low-income households facing financial shocks

A new £2.2 million fund will support low-income households facing financial shocks

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Ferry service disruptions: Wightlink warns of cancellations on Thursday Customers informed about cancellations as Wightlink operates under challenging conditions tomorrow

Customers informed about cancellations as Wightlink operates under challenging conditions tomorrow

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Isle of Wight musician and his band prepares for Royal Albert Hall debut as special guests of Belle and Sebastian Isle of Wight musician Andy Strickland celebrates performance at iconic London venue

Isle of Wight musician Andy Strickland celebrates upcoming performance at iconic London venue

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Isle of Wight company rolls out innovative cheapest fuel price service for UK drivers Wight Hat Ltd's new service enables motorists to compare petrol and diesel costs easily

Wight Hat Ltd's new service enables motorists to compare petrol and diesel costs easily

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Upcoming events at Art-House-Life to inspire and engage local creatives Art-House-Life hosts Figmentum Writers’ Salon and Rec Room events this weekend

Art-House-Life hosts Figmentum Writers’ Salon and launches the Rec Room events this weekend

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Support our independent lifeboats by joining the Lifeboat Lotto It will cost you less than £10 per month and you could win up to £5,000, all while supporting our inshore lifeboat crews

It will cost you less than £10 per month and you could win up to £5,000, all while supporting our inshore lifeboat crews

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Thomas Luke's concert celebrates musical legacy and supports St Peter's Church repairs Celebrated young Island musician, Thomas Luke, offers a special concert to support St Peter’s Church. Book now

Celebrated young Island musician, Thomas Luke, offers a special concert to support St Peter’s Church. Book now

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Isle of Wight to feature on The Apprentice after months of behind-the-scenes work Isle of Wight will gain national attention next week when it is featured in BBC's The Apprentice

The Isle of Wight will gain national attention next week when it is featured in BBC's The Apprentice

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Isle of Wight MP Joe Robertson joins Beyond Midlife Commission to support over-50s The new commission aims to unlock potential in the over-50 workforce across the UK

The new commission aims to unlock potential in the over-50 workforce across the UK

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Isle of Wight councillors identify urgent need to cut school places and potentially close schools Plans to address declining school enrolment and financial deficits delayed until after local elections

Plans to address declining school enrolment and financial deficits delayed until after local elections

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It was Monday night. He was on the Isle of Wight, attending the CECAMM College earlier in the day before the rally

Positive energy fuels ideas for Ventnor Winter Gardens at recent community workshop Over twenty participants gathered to explore future plans for Ventnor Winter Gardens

Over twenty participants gathered to explore future plans for Ventnor Winter Gardens

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Anti-racism activists protest Nigel Farage's visit to the Isle of Wight Anti-racism campaigners protested against Nigel Farage's visit, branding him and Reform UK dangerous

Anti-racism campaigners protested against Nigel Farage's visit, branding him and Reform UK dangerous

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Reform UK leader claims 'wrongful accusations' led to Caroline Gladwin's temporary suspension Nigel Farage says Councillor Gladwin has been reinstated after she was "accused falsely"

Farage's Isle of Wight speech focused on military failures, economic challenges and immigration policies

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Nigel Farage Newport GG's rally: Summary of his main talking points Farage's Isle of Wight speech focused on military failures, economic challenges and immigration policies

Farage's Isle of Wight speech focused on military failures, economic challenges and immigration policies

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Wightlink announces modified timetable and boarding changes for FastCat during maintenance Wightlink will be unable to accommodate passengers with accessible travel needs during the essential engineering works

Wightlink will be unable to accommodate passengers with accessible travel needs during the essential engineering works

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Islanders write and resist at LitFest26 in Southampton: Exciting cross-Solent creative collaboration Brevity releases a special edition zine for LitFest26, celebrating impactful writing and performance

Brevity releases a special edition zine for LitFest26, celebrating impactful writing and performance

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Join the Easter Bunny Hop: a charity event for all ages on Cowes seafront The Easter Bunny Hop fun run on Cowes Esplanade next month supports local families in need

The Easter Bunny Hop fun run on Cowes Esplanade next month supports local families in need

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Isle of Wight Council leader clarifies financial position in light of Reform UK claims Recent claims by Reform UK about council finances are countered with factual evidence

Recent claims by Reform UK about council finances are countered with factual evidence

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