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Faith in humanity restored as man helped after fall

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 31, 2019

David Sibbick, a 79 year old man from Newport who tripped over a road sign, wants to send his thanks…

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Island Mermaid gin bottle wins top design award

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 31, 2019

The Isle of Wight Distillery’s Mermaid Gin has won a global award. The beautiful bottle, which comes in blue and…

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Dark Nights coming to Brading Villa…

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 31, 2019

The New Carnival Company will be presenting Dark Nights at the Villa in Brading on Saturday, November 16. This new…

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Vote of confidence for IW Donkey Sanctuary

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 31, 2019

Curly Shirley is a beautiful brown donkey in her mid-20s who has been living with a foster family on the…

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Larger premises for JW Autoshine

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 31, 2019

JW Autoshine in Rookley has celebrated the official opening of their new larger premises. The vehicle detailing business that can…

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Fingers crossed at Monkey Haven

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 30, 2019

Everyone’s got their fingers crossed at Monkey Haven, because they’ve been shortlisted for a major award. They have reached finals…

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Cardiac costs covered by quiz

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 30, 2019

Andrew Quew and Helen Barnes from Ryde hosted a quiz night at Binstead Community Centre to raise money and awareness…

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New London office for local design company

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 30, 2019

A multi-award winning creative and design studio based in Wooton Bridge has opened a new London office in the trendy…

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Litter picking made easy

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 29, 2019

A new collaboration to keep Ryde free from litter has been launched. It is now easy for anyone to pick…

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Whitwell farm in the spotlight

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 29, 2019

Nettlecombe Farm is celebrating winning a regional Rural Business Award and being recognised as one of the best rural businesses…

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Beetle jump wins Nick top prize

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 29, 2019

An Isle of Wight beetle launching itself through the air at Thorness Bay has led to success for retired engineer…

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Pop-up store lands closer to home

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 29, 2019

Sandown mum Kate Harding has found a way to retail innovative products for babies and toddlers without going down the…

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Hovertravel’s Customer Service Superstar in the final

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 29, 2019

Hovertravel’s Lorry Middleton has been shortlisted for the final of the Beautiful South Awards Customer Service Superstar. Lorry is a…

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Activities for all at Beckford Centre

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 28, 2019

The Beckford Centre in Cowes held their first open day for more than ten years on Wednesday (October 23) to…

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A sailing adventure on board Prolific

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 28, 2019

Thanks to supporters on the Isle of Wight, the fundraising efforts of Ocean Youth Trust South’s (OYTS) Island Support Group…

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Shane brings family to Bembridge

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 28, 2019

TV star Shane Richie stayed at Away Resorts’ Isle of Wight park to film a new show, and enjoyed it…

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