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Nature set to gain from future building developments

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 17, 2019

In the midst of all the current uncertainty, the Chancellor’s Spring Statement offered welcome assurance that the Government is sticking…

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1851 Trust continues as Event Charity for Cowes Week

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 17, 2019

Cowes Week Limited (CWL) has announced that they have appointed the 1851 Trust for a further year as the official…

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£800,000 of government money to help install full fibre

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 17, 2019

MP Bob Seely has welcomed £800,000 of government money to help install full fibre in Island public buildings and nearby…

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Call for Island quizzers to get busy for charity

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 17, 2019

Whether you are a seasoned pro or a complete newbie, quizzers on the Isle of Wight are being invited to…

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£100,000 target for new Isle of Wight cancer centre reached!

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 17, 2019

The Isle of Wight will get a new cancer support centre after raising an incredible £100,000. Last March, the Island…

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Rescue teams search for man on rocks in Ryde

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 17, 2019

The Ventnor Coastguard Rescue team were called out in the early hours of Saturday morning (March 16) following reports of…

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‘Heated and Vocal’ meeting held at All Saints Primary

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Over 100 villagers attended a vocal and heated meeting at All Saints Primary School in the West Wight on Wednesday…

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Council ‘setting out ideas’ for Newport Harbour

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Changes are planned at Newport Harbour, and the Isle of Wight Council is setting out ideas for the future of…

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Fake TV Licensing Emails targeting Island residents

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 16, 2019

An ongoing TV Licensing phishing campaign, first identified by the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) in September 2018, continues to…

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A New Era for Ryde Marina Bowls Club

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 16, 2019

For the first time since its new clubhouse was opened in 2006, the Ryde Marina Bowls Club members have taken…

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Jack up your summer with a triple serving of 80’s Party-bands

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 16, 2019

Jack Up The Summer is renowned for being one big Summer party and for anyone who lived through the 80’s…

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IW Pride – an urgent plea goes out for volunteers and sponsors

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 15, 2019

Only a year after Ryde hosted the National pride event, it is reported that a lack of volunteers coming forward…

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RNIB to host Sight Loss Awareness Day

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An Eye Clinic Liaison Officer (ECLO) from The Royal National Institute of Blind People is one of the organisers behind…

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1 in 7 not registered to vote in the South East

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 15, 2019

A new campaign has launched to encourage people across the South East to register to vote, ahead of local elections…

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Nick Tann returns to Ventnor Arts Club

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Ventnor Arts Club welcomes back singer songwriter Nick Tann but this time, he is not alone. Nick is best recognised…

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Music Promoters return with stellar guest performances

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 15, 2019

An impressive rolling revue of award winning contemporary Arts is coming down the Tracks again. The vibrant, Cultural collision, that…

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