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Calendar girls bare 
all for Cancer Trust

Isle of Wight Observer Sep 9, 2019

The Isle of Wight’s very own calendar girls are baring all to raise money for the Island branch of Wessex…

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Darren does well with his dahlias

Isle of Wight Observer Sep 9, 2019

Green-fingered Cranmore resident Darren Everest represented the Isle of Wight Horticultural Association at this year’s National Dahlia Society Show held…

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Red Funnel nominated for Green Initiative Award in the 2019 IW Chamber Business Awards for Excellence

Isle of Wight Observer Sep 9, 2019

Red Funnel Ferries is pleased to announce it has been nominated in the Green Initiative Award category of the 2019…

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Freddie in the Big Top again

Isle of Wight Observer Sep 8, 2019

Seven year old Freddie – a star of Jay Millar’s circus Jay Millar’s circus has left the Island for pastures…

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Community rallies round for Kayden

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After an MRI scan at St Mary’s Hospital because of headaches, 14-year-old Kayden Cantelo was diagnosed with a brain tumour…

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Get your IW Observer from Waterstones

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A new outlet for keen readers. Your free local newspaper is now available in Waterstones in Newport High Street. Manager,…

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MP praises planned investment by GKN

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GKN Aerospace is investing millions of pounds in a five-year plan to modernise its Island operation by transforming the factory…

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USS Osprey bell to be returned to US Navy

Isle of Wight Observer Sep 5, 2019

The bell from a United States Navy ship, which sunk off the Isle of Wight the night before D-Day as…

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Wightlink support Helen’s Island ‘awareness’ walk

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Former nurse Helen Hunter from Southsea has embarked on a 67-mile walk around the Isle of Wight’s coastline despite suffering…

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Interview with the world’s number one, ultimate Elvis tribute

Isle of Wight Observer Sep 4, 2019

The ultimate Elvis Presley tribute act will take to Shanklin Theatre’s stage in his blue suede shoes. To celebrate Ben…

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Four-legged casualty rescued!

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Freshwater Independent Lifeboat was paged on Tuesday and ground crew members quickly arrived to launch. The Needles Coastguard were also…

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Hospital charity has something to sing about

Isle of Wight Observer Sep 4, 2019

The 50-Strong Melodic Choir has sung its way to a very welcome £1,112 contribution to the Friends of St Mary’s…

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Extinction Rebellion spokesman giving talk in East Cowes

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A national spokesman for Extinction Rebellion will be at East Cowes Town Hall on Sunday, September 15 at 2pm. Dr…

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Ride and Stride to support local churches

Isle of Wight Observer Sep 4, 2019

Forty-one churches on the Island will be taking part in this year’s Ride and Stride Event with 26 offering refreshments…

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