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It’s a top 10 breeze for Island bus route

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 27, 2019

The Needles Breezer service has appeared in the Guardian newspaper’s top 10 list of the UK’s best open-topped bus rides.…

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Prehistoric plant parents

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 23, 2019

A prehistoric plant has produced male and female cones outdoors in Britain for what is believed to be the first…

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Red Funnel to refund ‘unjustified’ parking fines

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 23, 2019

Red Funnel are set to help expedite refunds of parking fines incorrectly issued by Premier Park at their Red Jet…

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Isle Of Wight Charity ‘Challenge And Adventure’ To Close

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 23, 2019

Island charity Challenge and Adventure is to close after providing support to young people on the Island for more than…

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Deadline for SWR’s £5.3m community fund is fast approaching

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 23, 2019

Organisations are being encouraged to apply for projects to be funded by South Western Railway’s (SWR) £5.3m Customer and Communities…

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Stuart cycles length of Britain for hospital fund

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 23, 2019

Stuart Chatfield from Niton has recently completed a gruelling cycle ride of nearly 1,000 miles, from Lands End to John…

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Wightlink showcases Island produce in the new Castle Café at Yarmouth Terminal

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 23, 2019

The best of locally produced food and drink is now available at Wightlink’s Yarmouth terminal at the ferry company’s Castle…

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Isle of Wight Steam Railway to construct an all-weather tourist facility

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 23, 2019

The Isle of Wight Steam Railway (IWSR) has been awarded a grant of £116,000 from the European Agricultural Fund for…

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Pay your fines – or risk losing your car

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 23, 2019

The Isle of Wight Council have introduced new rules which could see vehicles towed away and impounded in a new…

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Islanders reminded to take care in the warmer weather this bank holiday weekend

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 23, 2019

Islanders are being reminded to take care in the warmer weather this bank holiday weekend. There is a 70 per…

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88 year old celebrates birthday with tattoo and horse riding!

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 23, 2019

You’re only 88 once – and for Newport resident Eileen Clark the big day fell on Saturday, August 17. Like…

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Beauty of the Isle of Wight on display at Mountbatten

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 23, 2019

A collection of stunning artwork, which shows the beauty of the Isle of Wight, its coastline and some of its…

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New motorsport event for the Isle of Wight in 2020

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 23, 2019

Following nearly two years of preparation, Solent and the Isle of Wight Car Club have today announced the dates for…

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Blue Badge changes from 30 August

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 23, 2019

Islanders are being reminded that new Blue Badge parking qualifications for people with non-visible disabilities are being brought in from…

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Asda Newport customers donate a generous amount of food to local food bank

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 22, 2019

Asda customers at the Newport, Isle of Wight store have donated a huge 928.68 Kgs of food to their local…

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New drive thru and gym approved at Coppins Bridge

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 21, 2019

Change of use planning permission to include a drive thru restaurant and a 24-hour gym has been approved at a…

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