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Milk receives Wight Marque recognition

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 27, 2019

Dairy farmers Paul Griffin from Briddlesford Lodge Farm and Mark Reed from Reads Farm are joining forces in an exciting…

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Financial boost gives Island charity big lift!

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 27, 2019

A £16,000 cash grant from the Isle of Wight Foundation will give a very welcome lift for the Island’s Ability…

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Good Grief pamper event

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 27, 2019

The UK’s first National Grief Awareness Week is being celebrated by the Good Grief Trust at a pop up café…

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Christmas wish to find violin stolen just weeks before exam

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 26, 2019

An 11 year old girl’s wish this Christmas is that her violin which has been stolen, is returned to her.…

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Audition advice for Island performers

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 26, 2019

Forty Island based performing arts students attended a unique workshop organized by Theatretrain, earlier this month with the West End’s…

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Chance to be a VIP guest at Star Wars IX premiere!

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 25, 2019

The charity premiere screening of ‘Star Wars IX: The Rise of Skywalker’, takes place on Thursday, December 19 at Cineworld,…

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Appeal for witnesses after thefts in Yarmouth and Freshwater

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 25, 2019

Police on the Isle of Wight are appealing for witnesses after a motorcycle, three portable fuel tanks and four large…

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Santa Dash for Mountbatten

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 22, 2019

The date for Mountbatten’s ever-popular Santa Dash has been announced as Sunday, December 8. It is expected to be bigger…

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David Prowse film at Ventnor Arts Club

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 22, 2019

The original Darth Vader, David Prowse MBE, stars in a new documentary which is coming to the Isle of Wight…

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Spindle tree loved by wildlife

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 22, 2019

Remember how Snow White got sick when she pricked her finger on a spindle? Well, like many fairy tales this…

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Anti-bullying campaign has support of Royals

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 22, 2019

As part of Anti-Bullying Week Ryde Academy students trained to become Anti-Bullying Ambassadors with The Diana Award, which is supported…

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Bereavement support group in new locations

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 21, 2019

A new bereavement support group in Ventnor is part of a plan to improve access to Mountbatten’s psychology and bereavement…

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Memorial for War animals unveiled

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 21, 2019

A memorial to honour the animals who died in World War One has been unveiled. It was designed by students…

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Guide Leader Queen’s Award

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 21, 2019

Harriet Townsend from Newport, Leader of 11th Newport Guides and assistant leader with other units on the Island, has gained…

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Solar Farm will help Island households out of poverty

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 21, 2019

Thanks to a grant from Wight Community Energy a local community benefit society, The Footprint Trust charity will be able…

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‘Jingle and Mingle’ Christmas lunch feels the snowball effect

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 21, 2019

Arrangements are gathering apace for the Christmas lunch for socially isolated older people on Wednesday 18th December that is being…

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