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Murder investigation following the death of a man in Lake

Isle of Wight Observer May 27, 2019

Police have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in Lake. Police received a report earlier this…

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IW College student wins Young Painter of Year

Isle of Wight Observer May 20, 2019

Matthew Hall, who studies at the Isle of Wight College, was declared regional winner at the South West final of…

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Isle of Wight Radio Honours 2019 Child Of Wight Winner

Isle of Wight Observer May 20, 2019

A football-loving young carer, a selfless thirteen year old and three talented dancers were among the winners at Isle of…

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From Kashmir to Quirk – more acts named for IW Festival!

Isle of Wight Observer May 20, 2019

Two more favourite haunts, Kashmir Cafe and Cirque de la Quirk, have been confirmed their line-ups for this year’s Isle…

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Burger King finally coming to Island

Isle of Wight Observer May 20, 2019

An official application has been made to the Isle of Wight Council to open the Island’s first Burger King. A…

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Wannabe a guest in Spice Girls’ bus?

Isle of Wight Observer May 20, 2019

Would you like to live like Ginger, Sporty, Scary and Baby? Tell us what you want; what you really want?…

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£50,000 target to restoreiconic Island Windmill

Isle of Wight Observer May 20, 2019

The National Trust and a local group, Bembridge Men in Sheds, are trying to raise £50,000 to buy replacement sails…

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Wightlink wins silver and is now going for gold!

Isle of Wight Observer May 20, 2019

Wightlink has been awarded a Silver Star to recognise its efforts to promote sustainable travel on the Island, and is…

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Recycling brings reward for East Cowes School

Isle of Wight Observer May 20, 2019

Priory School of Our Lady of Walsingham in East Cowes was named the winner of the The Salvation Army’s county-wide…

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Upgrade for Cowes town centre ‘loop’

Isle of Wight Observer May 20, 2019

Island Roads will resurface a busy section of Cowes town centre next month. The ‘loop’ between Terminus Road, the High…

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Appeal for funds as Waverley is withdrawn from service

Isle of Wight Observer May 16, 2019

Iconic paddle Steamer Waverley has been withdrawn from service and will not operate any of her sailing programme for the…

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Derek Sandy to sing on Victoria of Wight

Isle of Wight Observer May 16, 2019

One of the Island’s favourite adopted sons, Derek Sandy, will be singing on several Wightlink crossings over the next few…

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Labour’s Luisa Hillard to stand for Osborne and Whippingham

Isle of Wight Observer May 16, 2019

Luisa Hillard has been selected as Labour candidate for the forthcoming IW County Council by-election in Whippingham and Osborne. The…

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Mollie to open birthday celebration of Ningwood and Shalfleet WI

Isle of Wight Observer May 16, 2019

Mollie Earle, who is 99 year old, will open the Ningwood and Shalfleet Women’s Institute Exhibition in Shalfleet Village Hall.…

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Southern Co-op lends their support to nature project

Isle of Wight Observer May 16, 2019

More than £34,000 has been donated by a regional co-operative to wildlife projects in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight,…

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Warriors old boys steal the show

Isle of Wight Observer May 10, 2019

The Isle of Wight Wightlink Warriors and Wizards speedway teams were left to lick their wounds after both sides failed…

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