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The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service 2017
Three organisations on the Isle of Wight have been awarded The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service: Aspire Ryde - Developed
BEM Medal Presententation
On Wednesday 24th May 2017, the Isle of Wight's Lord-Lieutenant presented the British Empire Medal (BEM) to Gillian Burnett.  Friends
Lord-Lieutenants Association
On Tuesday 23rd May 2017, Major General Martin White and Mrs White attended the annual Lord-Lieutenants Association's AGM.  This was followed by
Remembering the ORP Blyskawica
The commemoration of the defence of Cowes and East Cowes by the Cowes built Polish Destroyer ORP Blyskawica On Sunday
The Queen's Award for Enterprise 2017
Spinlock presented with The Queen's Award for Enterprise: Innovation Spinlock, designers and manufacturers of rope holding equipment and personal safety
Légion d'Honneur Medal Presentation
On Sunday 12th March 2017, Isle of Wight's Lord-Lieutenant presented the Légion d'Honneur medal to Mr John Higgins at the
New Year's Honours List 2017
THE QUEEN has recognised five people on the Isle of Wight for their hard work and dedication to a range
Remembrance Sunday: The Isle of Wight remembers
THE Isle of Wight fell silent as the dead of both world wars and conflicts across the world since were
Field of Remembrance Service 2016
A special 'field of remembrance’ will once again be opened to the public at Carisbrooke Castle to commemorate those in the
Earl of Wessex October 2016
THE Earl of Wessex is to open the Isle of Wight Literary Festival at Northwood House, in Cowes, on October
Lord-Lieutenant Awards 2016
Local achievers have been honoured by the Lord-Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight, Major General Martin White CB CBE JP