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Brougham quits as East Cowes Vics boss

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Steve Brougham has resigned as manager of Wessex League, Division One side East Cowes Vics. Brougham had been in charge…

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Houses not needed in Northwood

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 15, 2019

A planning application has been submitted for five houses to be built on the main Newport to Cowes road. Re-proposed…

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Colin returns to host annual award ceremony

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Island businesses will be gathering at Cowes Yacht Haven on Friday, October 18 for the annual Isle of Wight Chamber…

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Toxic lady on the hunt for a dark home

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A new sculpture by artist Clare Ralph Leonty is a statement on modern life. Toxic lady is the torso of…

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Making the case for Space to Connect

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Independent Arts the Newport based charity that uses the arts to improve wellbeing, quality of life and to reduce social…

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Celebrate Restart a Heart Day with the IW NHS Trust Ambulance Service

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Following the success of the Restart a Heart day last October, when over 1,000 people were trained in life saving…

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Patron for Sandown and Shanklin Independent Lifeboat

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Sandown and Shanklin Independent Lifeboat have announced that Mrs Susie Sheldon, JP, Lord Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight has…

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Welcome to a Hovertravel Halloween

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Hovertravel is hosting a zombie-themed, Halloween charter on Thursday, October 31. With the chance to dress up and listen to…

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Housebuilder steps in to boost Whippingham community facilities

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 14, 2019

Barratt Homes has stepped in to help improve facilities for people with disabilities in Whippingham. The local housebuilder has donated…

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Two Island villages pick up accolades

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 14, 2019

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Village of the Year competition was won by Bishop’s Waltham, but two Island villages also…

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New Community Connector for Ryde

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Joint funding from the Isle of Wight Council and Ryde Town Council has enabled Ryde Aspire to appoint Steve Johnson…

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Help support riding sessions for disabled and disadvantaged kids

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The Wight Horse Community Interest Company is a not-for-profit organisation aiming to make horse riding accessible for all. They provide…

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Changes to Beer & Buses Timetable

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Overcast weather and occasional light showers didn’t put a dampener for most people who clearly enjoyed the first day of…

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Working hard for Island Community

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The first female president of Shanklin Rotary Club has stepped down, but according to its members the community owes her…

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No llama drama at the Island’s first llama wedding

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The wedding of Sophie & Jack Wood at St Michaels Church recently was a real Shalfleet event. The bride’s mother,…

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Merrydale residents get into the groove!

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 11, 2019

Hush Silent Disco company in Ryde recently took their flashing silent headphones along to the Merrydale Residential Home in Spencer…

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