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Cowes Sports win crucial battle against Harlequins

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 23, 2019

Cowes Sports today won their crucial relegation battle 3-0 against Bemerton Heath Harlequins in the Sydenhams Wessex League, Premier Division.

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Police appeal following serious injury collision

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 23, 2019

Police officers are investigating the circumstances of a collision that left a motorcyclist with serious life-threatening injuries. Officers were called…

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Visit Isle of Wight appoint new chairman

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 22, 2019

An Isle of Wight man who heads up a tourism marketing company specialising in promoting tropical island paradises has been…

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Slingsby Gin sets sail with Cowes Week sponsorship

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 22, 2019

Gin brand, Slingsby, has partnered with Lendy Cowes Week 2019 as the Official Gin supplier for the regatta and headline…

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Volunteers sought to highlight Island’s heritage

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 22, 2019

Carisbrooke Castle Museum is appealing for volunteers to help share the history of the Isle of Wight with visitors at…

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Party gives full support for Freshwater Save Our School

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 22, 2019

The Isle of Wight Green Party Island-wide March meeting voted unanimously to support the campaign to keep a primary school…

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‘Inspirational’ work by community charities applauded at conference

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 22, 2019

An innovative, person-centred Isle of Wight service has been described as ‘Inspirational’ at a national conference, and will be used…

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Island bands to support music idols this Easter

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 20, 2019

Two popular Island bands have been selected to support Bruce Foxton’s From The Jam on Good Friday and Big Country…

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As the seasons come and go, so do the birds of the Solent

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 20, 2019

Walkers, joggers and users of our wonderful Solent coast have all been treated to flocks of fantastic coastal birds over…

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Cub scouts get Island Roads safety lesson

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 20, 2019

Scout volunteer Brian Waghorn was turned into an honorary Island Roads employee in double-quick time during a challenge taken up…

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First community radio station set to celebrate 12th birthday

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 20, 2019

On 24th March the Island’s first Community radio station, Angel Radio will have been broadcasting full-time on FM 91.50 for…

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Transition Island take over beds outside County Hall

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 20, 2019

Transition Island are delighted to have been offered raised beds in front of County Hall for an Incredible Edible Launch.…

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Chamber choir to perform Brahms’ Ein deutsches Requiem

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 19, 2019

By a series of coincidences, the next concert given by Orpheus Singers features a number of family members. The concert,…

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Wight Mountain Team rider takes on electric challenge

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 19, 2019

An Isle of Wight cyclist has secured a place on a brand-new international racing circuit for electric mountain bikes. Adam…

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Residents asked to have their say on local crime priorities

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 19, 2019

Residents are being asked to complete a short survey about what the local crime priorities should be for the Island.…

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Pride Of Britain award winner speaks to Island teenagers

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 19, 2019

As part of Operation Sceptre – the national week of action against knife crime – officers from the Isle of…

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