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East Cowes residents join annual Esplanade beach clean
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Vectis Services Lodge sleepout raises nearly £2,500 for Ryde Veterans Hub
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CCTV images released as part of Newport robbery investigation

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 31, 2026
IW News

Niton and Whitwell Spring Show opens 160th anniversary year

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 31, 2026
IW News Leading Stories

Harbour Farm demolition plan revives bitter Bembridge row

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Isle of Wight to stay independent as government confirms unitary future

Carole Dennett Mar 27, 2026
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Council admits shortfall as Island social housing delivery lags behind demand

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Mar 31, 2026
CCTV images released as part of Newport robbery investigation
CCTV images released as part of Newport robbery investigation
Mar 31, 2026
Niton and Whitwell Spring Show opens 160th anniversary year
Niton and Whitwell Spring Show opens 160th anniversary year
Mar 31, 2026
East Cowes residents join annual Esplanade beach clean
East Cowes residents join annual Esplanade beach clean
Mar 31, 2026
Vectis Services Lodge sleepout raises nearly £2,500 for Ryde Veterans Hub
Vectis Services Lodge sleepout raises nearly £2,500 for Ryde Veterans Hub
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Two men jailed after Boots pharmacy burglary in Sandown High Street
Two men jailed after Boots pharmacy burglary in Sandown High Street

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Niton and Whitwell Horticultural Society held its Spring Show on Saturday with increased entries and visitors to get their 160th…

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