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Isle of Wight · Isle of WightRob Messer has moved from Essex to the Isle of Wight to take on Hip City Island Records, formerly known as Groovy Records. The 55-year-old has been collecting and selling records for years, and already had thousands of his own to add to the shop collection. On Good Friday (March 29), Rob is running an official launch at the shop, from 4pm.See the Story
Good Friday launch party for Shanklin record shop under new ownership
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Isle of Wight · Isle of WightBrighstone and District Horticultural Society Spring Show held on Saturday. More than 350 entries from 69 entered, well up on last year's entries. Entries were submitted in a wide variety of classes, including flower, pot plant, vegetable, floral art, cookery, beverage, photography and handicraft classes.See the Story
Blooming big boom in Brighstone spring show entries
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Isle of Wight · Isle of WightA flood alert has been issued for the Isle of Wight coast this evening (Wednesday) Tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon’s tide at around midday is expected to be higher than normal, due to unsettled weather. Strong Southerly Force 6 winds and large waves forecast. Environment Agency: “Forecast levels are high, and water will come close to property.”See the Story
Environment Agency flood alert issued for Island coast
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Isle of Wight · Isle of WightBills will rise an average of 11 per cent across the Island, with the average Band D precept standing at £120.88 for the smaller councils. 25 of the 33 town, parish and community councils pay less than the average, with Newchurch residents paying less than a sixth of the average. Lake residents are facing the biggest increase in council tax — with a 66 per cent increase.See the Story
How much do council tax bills vary across Island towns?
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Newport, England · NewportThe Isle of Wight Council has agreed to buy an eyesore site in Newport. The land on Pyle Street and East Street has already been earmarked for a housing development. Homes England bought the site in 2016 as a regeneration opportunity but the council said it was never developed due to viability issues. The actual price the council would buy the land for is confidential.See the Story
Council buys Newport eyesore land for housing plans
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Easter · Isle of WightIsle of Wight Steam Railway will hold its Great Railway Easter Hunt this Easter. Visitors will be able to search for the giant eggs hidden around the attraction and solve clues to claim chocolate. Visitors can also embark on an Easter Farm Quest, where young explorers can search high and low for hidden letters.See the Story
What’s on? Your Isle of Wight attractions and events Easter 2024 guide
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