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Princess Royal hosts reception for UKSA

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 23, 2019

HRH Princess Anne, the Princess Royal, Patron of the United Kingdom Sailing Association (UKSA), has hosted a reception at St…

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Ryde carnival to feature work of teenage composer

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 23, 2019

Hallam Saunders, 14, has composed the original work, “To the Sea” which will be performed by Medina Marching band at…

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Advice following burglaries on the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 22, 2019

Police are reminding Islanders to keep their homes securely locked over the summer following reports of burglaries in Seaview, Nettlestone…

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Pirate Island at Arreton Barns

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 22, 2019

Islanders young and old were given the chance to step back in time to 1706, during the golden age of…

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All Saints Primary Freshwater reports outstanding results

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 22, 2019

All Saints Primary school in Freshwater has just reported results placing it among the best on the Island. The school…

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New 20mph speed limit for Newchurch

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 22, 2019

Newchurch is set to become the latest Island village to have a 20mph speed limit introduced. Residents have long campaigned…

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Cowes Lifeboat Responds to Two Radio Alerts

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 22, 2019

A false alarm is not unusual for the Cowes RNLI lifeboat crew to discover after launching – but two in…

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Friends of Shanklin Theatre Grand Prize Draw

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 19, 2019

John Lee from Northwood was the winner of Shanklin Theatre’s July Grand Prize Draw, that took place during the Coffee-Cake-&-Chat…

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Isle of Wight Council is close to finalising scheme to improve St Mary’s roundabout

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 19, 2019

The Isle of Wight Council is close to finalising a major scheme to reduce traffic congestion and improve access for…

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Full wellbeing line up for The Awakening Retreat at The Great Wonderfest announced

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 18, 2019

New acts announced: Activate Your Magic & Bust Limiting Beliefs with Kate Taylor How to Have Happier Families with Gavin…

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Cowes Lifeboat Responds to Emergency Call

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 18, 2019

A radio call for help led to the launching of Cowes RNLI lifeboat this afternoon (Thursday), to search for a…

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Lesley Garrett at Wight Proms

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 18, 2019

Famous soprano singer Lesley Garrett will be starring at this year’s Wight Proms at Northwood House. The multi-talented Ms Garrett,…

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Bridge upgrade to start soon in Freshwater

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 18, 2019

Work is to begin shortly on an Island Roads project to renew School Green Road Bridge in Freshwater. The old…

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Hampshire and IW Police chief welcomes report on domestic abuse

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 18, 2019

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police and Crime Commissioner, Michael Lane, has welcomed the launch of a report looking into…

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Call to become Marine Champion

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 18, 2019

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is calling on Island residents to help defend our underwater world. The Trust…

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Calling budding sailors for a life on the ocean waves

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 17, 2019

UKSA, the youth maritime charity based in Cowes, is launching a new, fully-funded foundation course for young people aged 16,…

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