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Bembridge Parish Council list 5/7 High Street for sale, agent confirms

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 19, 2018

Bembridge Parish Council (BPC) have listed a building that has been at the centre of a heated debate between the…

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40 homes plan for Wootton Bridge raises concerns, say residents

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 19, 2018

A plan to build 40 homes in Wootton Bridge has caused a number of concerns among residents. So far a…

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St Michael’s in Ryde could close as it is ‘unable to meet running costs’

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 19, 2018

St Michael’s church in Ryde to enter consultation period into its closure as it is “unable to meet running costs”,…

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‘Super star’ Danny Beard on what to expect at sold out Ryde Pride event

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 19, 2018

Britain’s Got Talent live semi-finalist and Drag Idol UK 2015 winner Danny Beard is set to blow the Island away…

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Newport Asda is helping to save the Island’s bees by donating waste sugar

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 19, 2018

Newport Asda store workers have been helping the Island’s bee population by collecting waste sugar from the store and donating…

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Watch new marine management plan for the Isle of Wight and south coast

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 19, 2018

 A new government plan for the marine environment aims to manage what activities take place in the marine environment,…

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Isle of Wight’s first Inflatable Rainbow Run a sell out

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 18, 2018

The Island’s first Inflatable Rainbow Run has sold out, with 1,000 people taking part. The event, in aid of Wessex…

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See moment Bembridge council meeting erupts in fish shop sale row

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 18, 2018

This is the moment Alexander Hopkinson-Woolley, an ex-BPC councillor berated the parish council for a number of issues concerning what…

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‘Better than telly’ row at Bembridge council meeting ends in police call out

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 18, 2018

A packed parish council meeting saw the police called on an 83-year-old man who delivered a speech in a row…

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Council’s dog warden appeals for help to find bruno’s owner

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 18, 2018

The Isle of Wight Council’s dog warden is appealing for help to locate the owner of Bruno, a male Staffordshire…

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Slide In Ryde best pairs tournament returns to speedway

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 18, 2018

The third staging of the Slide In Ryde best pairs tournament returns on Thursday (July 19). This week’s speedway action…

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9 Fabulous family activities to enjoy at the inaugural Osborne Horse Trials

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 18, 2018

Something new is coming to the Isle of Wight, bringing with it fun for all the family. On 25th &…

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Award winning Isle of Wight digital business wins 100th client

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 18, 2018

An Island business has won its 100th client after 30 months of trading. The Island based graphic Design, print and…

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Bembridge kidnapping suspect shouted ‘sorry mum’ witness claims

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 17, 2018

A witness claims she heard the suspect in an attempted kidnapping incident shout “sorry mum”. The Inver House care home…

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Youngsters advised to keep away from derelict buildings

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 17, 2018

Parents and youngsters are being advised of the dangers of going into derelict or closed buildings this summer. The Isle…

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Whippingham Parish Council calls new school plan ‘oblong soulless box’

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 16, 2018

Whippingham Parish councillors have objected to plans for a new primary school on the grounds of its proposed appearance. Councillors…

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