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BEMBRIDGE BOOK LAUNCH
- A new book will be launched in Bembridge, today. 
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COLLEGE STUDENTS AIM FOR A HIGHER LIFE
- Island business students have been given a taste of university life, with a day trip to Portsmouth.
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BLAST OFF TO BESTIVAL 2009 FREAK UNDER THE SEA, BESTIVAL 2008
- It’s the final countdown to Bestival 2009, which has announced an intergalactic theme for its annual fancy dress competition. 
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AID LORRY TO ROMANIA
- A 44 tonne aid lorry is making its way to Romania, after this year’s successful Isle of Wight shoebox appeal. 
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WEST WIGHT MEETING FOR COUNCIL CABINET
- The Isle of Wight Council’s Cabinet meets in the West Wight, today.  
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SANDOWN'S COMMUNITY CLEAN UP
- Work continues to spruce up Sandown today, with efforts to remove graffiti from fencing in Los Altos Park.
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DIRECTOR'S BID FOR HOLLYWOOD STAR!
- A fledgling film director from the Isle of Wight is hoping to get a call from a Hollywood A-lister.
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NEW ROLE FOR VILLAGE MANAGERS
- The work of the Isle of Wight’s Town Centre Managers will be extended from today.  From eight town centres (including Newport, pictured), they’ll spread into villages and rural areas.  Called Environment and Neighbourhoods Officers, they’ll try to provide a community safety service and will attend parish and town council meetings.
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