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Isle of Wight Pride Event 2019

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Plastic-Free Freshwater campaign launches beach bag

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 10, 2019

Freshwater Parish Council has designed a bag for beach weather, featuring an iconic view of Freshwater Bay. Intended to reduce…

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New exhibition at People’s Gallery Ryde

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 10, 2019

Following an exhibition at the Full Circle Exhibition Area at St. Mary’s Hospital, more work of Sara Kouvaritakis will now…

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SailGP cancel racing due to severe adverse weather

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 9, 2019

Due to forecasted severe adverse weather, and in order to ensure the safety of all athletes, staff, spectators and guests,…

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Visit Isle of Wight help Cowes Week with their green message

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 9, 2019

Visit Isle of Wight is once again helping Cowes Week Ltd spread their sustainability message. The Island’s destination management organisation…

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First Great Wonderfest wins plaudits of Island public

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 9, 2019

Dick and Dom’s Great Wonderfest, set in the idyllic countryside of Duxmore Farm off the Downs Road, won the plaudits…

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New exhibition at People’s Gallery Ryde

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 9, 2019

Following an exhibition at the Full Circle Exhibition Area at St. Mary’s Hospital, more work of Sara Kouvaritakis will now…

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Brighstone Church welcomes path improvements

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 8, 2019

The grounds of St Mary’s Church in Brighstone are now easier to access thanks to a staff volunteering project by…

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Island’s first Board Game Cafe to open

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 8, 2019

Board, the Island’s first dedicated board game café is to open its doors at 11am this Saturday. With an ever-expanding…

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Stores ‘pack’ together to make doggie donations

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 8, 2019

A total of £400 and 13 boxes of dog food were donated to the Isle of Wight’s branch of the…

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Bembridge Lifeboat Station to hold annual Open Day

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 8, 2019

Bembridge lifeboat station will be holding its annual Open Day on Saturday, August 17. Visitors will have the chance to…

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Commemorative coins worth thousands stolen from Chale home

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 7, 2019

Police are appealing for witnesses following the theft of commemorative coins worth thousands of pounds from a house in Chale.…

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Action on empty Island properties 

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 7, 2019

Action is being taken to tackle empty properties on the Island. The local authority has launched its Empty Property Strategy…

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First Freshwater Book Fair

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 7, 2019

The inaugural Freshwater Book Fair, celebrating the rich literary tradition of West Wight’s largest village, is to take place on…

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New community access defibrillator installed at Lifeline Fire & Security

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 6, 2019

A new community access defibrillator has been installed at Lifeline Fire & Security outside of their offices at Riverway, Newport…

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Brexit Party announces candidate for Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 6, 2019

The Brexit Party has announced their Prospective Parliamentary Candidate (PPC) for the Isle of Wight Peter Wiltshire has been selected…

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