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iwradio.co.uk | Dominic Kureen
Dominic Kureen11 minutes ago2 min readOn Friday (20 June) the Terminally Ill Adults Bill was passed by 314 votes to 291, in a free vote by MPs.The next step is for the bill to go to the House of Lords and it must pass this stage if it is to become law. This is expected to happen, but it is not guaranteed. The government and health bosses would then have up to four years to make the bill a reality.
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iwradio.co.uk | Dominic Kureen
Dominic Kureen16 minutes ago2 min readAs the Isle of Wight Festival brings increased activity to the Solent, the volunteer crew of Cowes RNLI were on patrol this weekend, Friday 20 to Sunday 22 June. The volunteer crew coordinated with other services throughout the weekend to ensure water safety for festival-goers and other mariners. On Saturday 21 June, Cowes RNLI inshore lifeboat launched at 8.30PM on a planned patrol for the Isle of Wight Festival.
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iwradio.co.uk | Dominic Kureen
Dominic Kureen7 minutes ago1 min readThe £10,000 winner of the Isle of Wight Lottery has been revealed. Wayland Barker has been a loyal supporter of the Isle of Wight for over 20 years andhas just been presented with a cheque for £10,000. “It came as a complete surprise,” said Wayland. By playing the Isle of Wight Lottery, Wayland and the other players are supportingthe Island and its economy.
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iwradio.co.uk | Dominic Kureen
Dominic Kureen3 minutes ago2 min readAnother Summer Solstice weekend saw another edition of the Isle of Wight Festival unfold - with the warm weather, fantastic performances and eye-catching costumes combining to make this another outstanding event.
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iwradio.co.uk | Dominic Kureen
Dominic Kureen9 minutes ago1 min readThe Island's dedicated green technology show returns to showcase the latest EV’s and much more. Following three successful events bringing together dozens of Island businesses and closeto 1,000 visitors, the Going Electric show returns to Newport Quay and Riverside centre on Sunday 31st of August.
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iwradio.co.uk | Dominic Kureen
Dominic Kureen25 minutes ago1 min readFamily staycations are a quintessential part of British culture, whether it’s escaping to the beaches of Skegness or Cornwall, heading to the Highlands for a breath of fresh air, or even setting up at a campsite tucked away in a forest or field. While the typical destinations might not have changed, people’s budgets certainly have, and Brits are always looking for ways to get away without splashing the cash.
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iwradio.co.uk | Dominic Kureen
There was glorious sunshine, community spirit and a touch of nostalgia as Celebrate 80 took over Newport’s Victoria Recreation Ground on Saturday, bringing generations together to mark 80 years since the end of World War II. Organised by Newport & Carisbrooke Community Council, the free community event drew thousands of attendees and proved to be an enjoyable day for all the family.
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iwradio.co.uk | Dominic Kureen
Dominic Kureen15 minutes ago1 min readOn Friday (June 13) Blue House Council students from The Bay CE School had the honour of visiting Sandown and Shanklin Independent Lifeboat to unveil the newly named launch tractor – Sandy McPuller – a name they proudly had the chance to choose after their incredible fundraising efforts!Back in October 2024, Blue House Community Day at The Bay CE School raised an amazing £1216.39 through a mufti day, quiz, pick n mix shop, and mini marathon.
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iwradio.co.uk | Dominic Kureen
Dominic Kureen10 minutes ago2 min readLast night saw Welsh rockers Stereophonics return to Sky presents the Isle of Wight Festival2025 for the first time in nine years, with a euphoric headline set packed with fan favourites like ‘Dakota’, ‘Have A Nice Day’ and ‘Maybe Tomorrow’. Over the decades, Stereophonics have remained a potent force on the UK charts, releasing over a dozen studio albums, eight of which have soared to number one.
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iwradio.co.uk | Dominic Kureen
Dominic Kureen10 minutes ago3 min readThe final day of festival frivolity is upon us (it always goes too quickly, doesn't it?)Thankfully the day of the week usually reserved for rest will this time be one of high-energy, with a host of fantastic musicians set to grace Seaclose Park. Read on for some insight into today's action!Bjorn Again — Main Stage (12.05pm - 12.45pm)Björn Again is a satirical tribute act that mimics the Swedish pop group ABBA.