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Isle of Wight ObserverThe IW Council is currently carrying out an annual check of the electoral register. A form is being sent to…
Read MoreGulls eat Ants and then hit the Deck!
A flock of seagulls were flying round the Isle of Wight as if they had been raiding the local pubs…
Read MoreFuschia steals the show at Rhythmtree Festival
Dancers from the Roisin Mullins Dance Academy in Brading drew the crowds at the Rhythmtree Festival, with the performance of…
Read MoreVentnor Fringe 10th anniversary
Ventnor Fringe is 10 years old, and next week the Isle of Wight’s southernmost town will be transformed. There will…
Read MoreConsultation launched on concessionary travel scheme changes
The Isle of Wight Council has today (16 July) launched a consultation on potential changes to its current concessionary travel…
Read MoreIsle Jump ceases trading
Isle Jump, the Isle of Wight’s indoor trampoline park, closed its doors for good on Monday. Parents with parties booked…
Read MoreWildlife Trusts benefit from Co-op donation
Three local wildlife Trusts have said a big thank you to Southern Co-op, after a generous donation to help protect…
Read MoreTropicalia Island arrives at the Isle of Wight
After a sold out opening at Vault Festival and about to be presented at Arcola Theatre as part of CASA,…
Read MoreFirst birthday for Red Jet 7
Red Funnel’s Hi-Speed passenger catamaran, Red Jet 7, has marked one year of service in the Solent, during which she…
Read MoreRide the bus to Tapnell Farm
This summer, visitors can once again catch the bus to Tapnell Farm, thanks to a seasonal service being run by…
Read MoreMan charged following Briddlesford Road collision
A man has been charged with numerous offences, following last month’s serious collision on Briddlesford Road, which left a 28-year-old…
Read MoreDo these stolen items belong to you?
Over the last few months police on the Island have been investigating a series of incidents in which items have…
Read MoreCycling challenge helps scientists searching for a brain tumour cure
A charity is rounding up riders to tackle a coastal cycle challenge to help fund research into brain tumours. Members…
Read MoreNew bridge proposed for Newport harbour
A new foot and cycle bridge across the Medina is one of the features of the Newport Harbour Masterplan. After…
Read MoreJudging has now ended for Wight In Bloom
The event – made possible with the support of Southern Vectis, Liz Earle and the Isle of Wight CP –…
Read MoreDetailed restoration work is under way using modern technology
Work is nearly complete on the comprehensive restoration of 1838 Northwood House Rotunda. Significant work is being undertaken on the…
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