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Bus passengers gather for celebration with special driver

Isle of Wight Observer May 22, 2018

Isle of Wight bus passengers have gathered to celebrate the birthday of Southern Vectis’ much-loved driver Jacqueline Levy. The unusual…

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New lease of life for church hall thanks to island roads

Isle of Wight Observer May 22, 2018

Staff from Island Roads have given a church hall a new lease of life as part of their community volunteering…

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Gift to Nature Gala Event – The Butterfly Ball

Isle of Wight Observer May 22, 2018

The Butterfly Ball is a live music event taking place on the iconic Golden Hill Fort, just a stones throw…

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Mentor scheme supports Island businesses

Isle of Wight Observer May 21, 2018

Members of the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce can get support, advice and guidance from industry experts as part…

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Red funnel financially supports big beach clean

Isle of Wight Observer May 21, 2018

Red Funnel is financially backing a coastal beach clean from 22-23 September, which is an integral part of this year’s…

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Isle of Wight Mothercare on leaked closure list

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The Isle of Wight’s Mothercare store in Newport is set to close within the next 12 months if a leaked…

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Three people towed to safety by Cowes lifeboat crews

Isle of Wight Observer May 21, 2018

TWO men and a boy on a fishing expedition in the Solent were towed to safety by Cowes RNLI Lifeboat…

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Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate steps down

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Nick Belfitt has informed the Isle of Wight Liberal Democrats that he is standing down as Prospective Parliamentary Candidate to…

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Islanders invited to have their say at health events

Isle of Wight Observer May 21, 2018

A ‘Question Time’ style event at which members of the public, local politicians, and interest groups will be invited to…

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Another Public Access Defibrillator for the Island

Isle of Wight Observer May 21, 2018

Thanks to generous donations from Terry & Sue Ramplin of Long lane Christmas Lights 2017 and the Island Savoyards the…

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VIDEO: Trafalgar 200 2005 Event (Part 4 of 4)

Isle of Wight Observer May 21, 2018

Part 4 of 4 – Footage from the Isle of Wight Trafalgar 200 event that took place on the 28th…

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VIDEO: Trafalgar 200 2005 Event (Part 3 of 4)

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VIDEO: Trafalgar 200 2005 Event (Part 2 of 4)

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VIDEO: Isle of Wight Austin Car Rally (Part 4 of 4)

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Part 4 of 4 – A look back at the Isle of Wight Car Rally 2015. Credit: www.isleofwight.tv

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Council Investment moves for Dinosaur Isle

Isle of Wight Observer May 18, 2018

The formal search is set to get underway to find a long-term investment partner to secure and extend Dinosaur Isle…

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