Isle of Wight Observer
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Read MoreYoung cyclist Finley races to third place
Finley Manser-Grundy produced an impressive performance at Sunday’s Wessex Cyclocross League event in Newbury, finishing third overall in the under-10s…
Read MorePriory Prize Day
Pupils, parents, staff and former students gathered at the historic St Mildred’s Church, Whippingham, for the annual Prize Day celebration…
Read MoreGet your Mince Pie Marathon orders in
The popular Mince Pie Marathon is returning this festive season, with Islanders being encouraged to stock up on Christmas treats,…
Read MoreProm plodders raise £375 for Shanklin Age Concern
A determined group of walkers aged between 65 and 95 proved that age is no barrier to keeping mobile as…
Read MoreHave your say on support services, Islanders urged
More than 100 Islanders have already shared their views on the future of the Isle of Wight’s Living Well and…
Read MoreElectric vehicle parking perk ends this month
Electric vehicle drivers, using charging points in Isle of Wight Council car parks, will have to pay standard parking charges…
Read MoreBig Knit aims for 20,000 hats to raise funds for Age UK IW
Age UK Isle of Wight is calling on knitters, crocheters and community groups across the Island to help create 20,000…
Read MoreCowes bowlers celebrate season
Cowes Medina Bowling Club celebrated the end of its season with a presentation evening and meal at the Isle of…
Read MorePatients asked to name NHS heroes
Patients, families and members of the public are being encouraged to recognise outstanding NHS hospital staff by nominating them for…
Read MoreCare home rating drops from good
A Newport care home has been downgraded from “good” to “requires improvement” following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission…
Read MoreWildheart team takes on London Marathon
Wildheart Animal Sanctuary has secured places in the London Marathon for the first time in its history, with five runners…
Read MoreFootball family pays tribute
Hallowe’en football highlights included hat-tricks from East Cowes Sports’ Andy Ebbs and Seaview’s Finley Armstrong, a Hampshire Vase victory for…
Read MoreThree sheep killed in fifth dog attack
Mal ButlerThree sheep in the fields around Carisbrooke Castle have been put down after the flock suffered its fifth dog attack…
Read MoreHallowe’en charity show raises £758
A sell-out hallowe’en charity show at the Ocean View Hotel in Shanklin raised £758 to support scoliosis awareness. The Big…
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