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Police appeal for video footage following public order incident

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 14, 2019

Did you see a public order incident in Seaclose Park yesterday? Police on the Isle of Wight are appealing for…

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Southern Vectis offers gift of free travel on Mother’s Day

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 14, 2019

Southern Vectis is marking Mother’s Day by offering the island’s youngsters the chance to take their mums on the bus…

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New doors open at Way Forward thanks to Island Roads Foundation

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 13, 2019

A Newport-based charity that helps people build confidence and live independently is literally opening new doors for its users. The…

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Island Charity leads the way for Social Prescribing

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 13, 2019

Island Charity Independent Arts is part of the world’s first International Social Prescribing Day on 14th March 2019, which will…

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Fire crews called to chimney fire in Brighstone

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 13, 2019

Fire crews from Newport and Freshwater were called to a chimney fire in Brighstone on Tuesday evening (March 12). Emergency…

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Council and Amey to support this year’s Great British Spring Clean

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 13, 2019

The Isle of Wight Council has pledged its support for this year’s Great British Spring Clean, run by environmental charity…

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Final show for this years winter jumping series

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 13, 2019

The final show in Lake Farm Equitation Centre’s 2018/19 winter jumping series was held last weekend on a very blustery…

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Plans to set the Solent on a pathway to a more prosperous future

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 13, 2019

The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is seeking input from businesses, communities, and other organisations from across the region on…

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Gardeners urged to make a splash for wildlife

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 12, 2019

For this year’s Wild About Gardens challenge, The Wildlife Trusts and the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) are calling on people…

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£59 million of Lottery funding invested on the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 12, 2019

New figures reveal that more than £59 million of National Lottery funding has been invested on the Isle of Wight…

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Islanders invited to attend rally outside County Hall

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 12, 2019

Island children and families who are partaking in the Global Youth Strike 4 Climate this Friday (15th March) are invited…

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The Isle of Wight Children’s Festival is back this Easter!

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 11, 2019

Buckle up for an Adventure! The Isle of Wight Children’s Festival is back, bigger and better than ever, following it’s…

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Man arrested in Newport following early morning police raid

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 11, 2019

A large number of police officers have executed a search warrant at a residential property in Newport this morning. Police…

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Parish Council looking for local trades to fill Contractors List

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 11, 2019

Newport and Carisbrooke Parish Council are looking for reliable, local trades to fill their new Preferred Contractors List to help…

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Suspended sentence for former finance officer

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 11, 2019

A former employee of Visit Isle of Wight has been handed a suspended sentence today. Joanne Lisa Thornton, 56, of…

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“An Island Legacy” continues to support hospice

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 11, 2019

A further donation of £3,000, raised through the sale of a highly popular book called “An Island Legacy”, has been…

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